A WWII Navy Veteran, a retired Philadelphia Fire Fighter and a retired employee of PNC Bank.  Husband of the late Grace C. (nee Yost). Loving father of Andrea Persing, Kathleen Follmer (Robert) and Grace Teel (Daniel). Pop to Robert (Wendy), Christopher (Donna), Michael (Julie), Steven (Amanda), Daniel Jr., John (Rae), and Jennifer (Kevin). G-Pop to Robert III, Ryan, Emily, AJ, Knolan, Cameron, Jackson, Hailey, Layla, Grace, Kevin, Charlie and Tulip. Great great grandfather of Julian, Abigale and Jonathan. Services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Treasure Coast Hospice , 1201 SE Indian St. Stuart, FL 34997 would be appreciated.