He attended and earned his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at The Ohio State University. John worked for The Ohio State University Extension Service for 34 years, serving in many capacities in northeastern Ohio. John chaired a committee to secure funding for and construction of the Trumbull County Agriculture and Family Education Center (OSU Extension office in Cortland). John was awarded the Ohio Farm Bureau Distinguished Educator Award — a greatly deserved recognition of a lifetime of agricultural education. John proved this as he served as the NE OH-Ohio State University Extension Dairy Specialist from 1968 to 1982.

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