Fascinated by the animal world from his early days growing up with a collie and cats on a farm in LaPorte County, Indiana, Dr. Sommer initially dreamed of a career in podiatry. A life-changing chemistry class at Purdue steered him towards veterinary science, and the rest is history. With a sterling career spanning 52 years, he relishes the opportunity to combine his work with his faith. At home, Dr. Sommer keeps company with his collie, cats, and cows. He’s a dedicated family man, happily married to his lovely wife, Sharon, for 51 years. They’ve raised two extraordinary daughters, both Purdue graduates and are proud grandparents of four terrific grandsons. In his spare time, Dr. Sommer enjoys watching his grandkids’ sporting activities and showing them his farm animals.