Al was born December 3, 1942 in Michigan. Baptized on March 14, 1943, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caro, Michigan. Graduated from Caro High School in June 1961, in Caro, Michigan. Served in the U.S. Navy in June 1961 - June 1965. Served 10 years in the U.S. Air Force and TX Air National Guard. Al and his wife, Jo, were married in Annapolis, Maryland on June 13, 1964. They have 3 children. Al is a career engineer, having worked for RCA 13 years and retiring from Grumman after 32 years. Al and Jo have lined in the Melbourne, FL since May 1991. His Hobbies include; golf, Bible study, gardening and working with Habitat for Humanity on homes for needy families.