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Born Lansing Michigan, 1944
Graduate of Michigan State University BS and MS in Agriculture
Graduate Purdue University PhD in Agronomy
Colonel US Army Reserve (retired) with service in Vietnam and mobilized but not deployed Desert Shield/Storm
Professor of Agronomy Purdue University
Born November 5, 1946 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Enlisted in the United States Army November 6, 1963 and after 26 years retired as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer. Has received many citations and commendations for his ability to lead others. His assignments have taken him to three tours in Germany, Viet Nam and many Army Post in the United States.…
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
Born June 14, 1943, the eighth child of Arthur and Berniece Friend on a farm in Auburn, IN. Graduated as Valedictorian from Riverdale High School (St. Joe, IN) in 1961. Continued schooling at Purdue University with a BS in Agriculture Education and MS in Extension Education. Married Inger Gardin in 1967 and have 2 sons and 1 daughter – now with 7 grandchildren.…