Joe began square dancing in 1959 through the local 4-H program but dropped out for a few years. Suellen joined in in 1970. In the mid- to late-60s, Western-style square dance took a giant leap toward being a different type of dancing from Traditional-style. Therefore, Joe had to take classes again with Suellen to catch up. Joe & Suellen took another break starting just prior to the birth of their 3rd child but have been quite active for the past 12 years … including being on the Michigan Council of Square and Round Dance Clubs (MCSRDC) and on the Committee for the 60th National Convention in Detroit in June 2011.