He was born May 20, 1986, in Fairmont, MN. He lived with his family in Sherburn, MN until moving to Altoona, IA in 1989.
He graduated from Southeast Polk High School in 2004 and attended Vatterott College in Des Moines. He worked at his father’s diesel shop, and in his spare time, enjoyed working on his cars, motorcycles, or anything with an engine.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Walter and Joan, uncles Daniel, Doug, and Duane, aunt Kris, and several friends and relatives.
He will be greatly missed by his parents Paul and Lisa, brother Brandon (Monica), niece Braelynn, nephew Zachary, grandparents Earl and Judy, aunts Kari and Dianne, uncle Phil (Sheila) and many cousins and friends.