He likes what?!
This sports team, found on the banks of the Red Cedar, is his favorite to watch.
Michigan State Spartans (Go Green!)
January 20th, 1932, his mother gave birth to him at this location because she did not have a babysitter for his sister.
In his family home in LeRoy, IL
His mother's maiden name
Searls
This was his most common nickname growing up
Howdy
On this special day, he married the love of his life.
February 17th, 1963
He sold this snack at his first job and it continues to be his favorite snack of all time.
Popcorn
Known for their green and white colors, this is where he earned a Bachelor's Degree.
Illinois Wesleyan University - Bloomington IL
His sister's full name
Eleanor Jean Wirt
His favorite subject in school
Math
This was his branch and rank in the military.
Air Force, First Lieutenant
This famous singer, known for the song "Ain't that a kick in the head", is his all time favorite
Dean Martin
On Thanksgiving day, he asked Nona to marry him when they were at a certain location.
Her mother's home in St. Paul, MN.
Nona
Fondly thought of for giving him his freedom, this was his favorite toy growing up
His bicycle
This machine kept his food cold when he was young.
An Ice Box
This was his favorite sport to play growing up.
Basketball
The number of states that he's lived in.
7
IL, OH, MI, MN, IA, CA & Puerto Rico
His Mother and Father's full name
Roy Martin Wirt & Martha Lillian Searls Wirt
His most memorable and favorite pet growing up
Dog, named Dopey.
This was his first car purchase, with white exterior and red interior.
Buick Convertible
This athlete is his favorite of all time and played 10 seasons for a team from one of the states he has lived in.
Barry Sanders
He purchased his first home on this street.
Garrison Road
Toledo, Ohio
Grandad had a lot of Aunts. These were their first names.
Verna, Florence, Gladis, Ruth and Ellen
His household chore growing up
Carrying empty chocolate boxes to be burned
His first job out of college was for this company
Sears Roebuck and Co.
Making $14,000 a year