Family Values

Growing up without a father, in a nucleus of only a mother and a sister, I had no role model for good family values for a man. My father's brother, Wayne, stepped into my life and filled that role. He shared his time with my by taking me to University of Evansville basketball games, as this was his alma mater and his children were too young to be taken to events like this. I now do this with my own wife and children.
Over the years, I watched him interact with his wife and growing children. He welcomed me into his family nucleus even though I didn't live with him. There was genuine love, respect and a sense of a real family. I share that love and respect with my own family today.
When business travel was necessary, Wayne would take his wife and children, whenever possible, to spend time with his family during business travels. His philosophy was the family always came first. I have incorporated that belief in my own family with my wife and children. Although I am a good husband and father, i continue to use Wayne's relationship with his wife of over 55 years and his 3 grown children as my role model for my own family.

The Men In My Life

Family Values: Wayne, grant
Work Ethics: Wayne, John
People Skills: Wally, John
Service: Ed, David