
He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Lucille, stepmother, Marge, and niece, Emily Hoerst.
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, John and Stephanie, niece, Melissa Knock (Joe), nephew, Matt Steele (Angela), and grand-nieces and grand-nephews, Joey, John, Sophia Knock, Lincoln, Sydney, and Owen Steele.
A private burial with military honors provided by the United States Army and the Harrison Honor Guard was held at the convenience of the family.
