Commodore Career: Neonataologist/Pediatrician; Gundersen Health System

Commodore Date of Birth: 3.26.1937

Commodore Hometown: Ft.Wayne, IN

Siblings in order: Dick, Bobby

First Mate Career: Respiratory Therapy; Gundersen Health System

First Mate Date of Birth: 5.5.1949

Hometown: Onalaska, WI

Siblings in order: Betty, Steve, Bill, Tina, Scott

Children 1: Jeff
Spouse: Monique

Grandchildren: Cheyenne Children 2: Mark

Spouse: Anne Grandchildren: Elizabeth, Benjamin

Children 3: Andy
Spouse: Jennifer

Grandchildren: Tyler, Jack

Children 4: Teirney

Children 5: Shannon Spouse: Aaron

Grandchildren: Taylor Children 6: Wendy

Spouse: Tim
Grandchildren: Jordyn, Jessica, Mackenzie

Children 7: Kristy Spouse: Tory

Grandchildren: Alex, Zachary, Isabelle Date of Marriage: 5.24.1986

Commodore Hobbies and Interests: Theatre, golf, travel, landscaping.

Commodore Community Involvement: Rotary,
La Crosse Community Theatre, Weber Center, Viterbo Fine Arts Center.

Tell the story of how you were asked to be a Commodore and First Mate: A ruse related to raising money for Children’s Miracle Network.