LeMieux Jr., Dr. Jerome, Colonel USAF
Phoenix, AZ
July 9th, 1957 -
July 4th 2014
Family and friends mourn the passing of Dr. Jerome A. LeMieux Jr., 56, who died unexpectedly of natural causes in Phoenix, AZ on July 4th. Beloved son of Jerome A. LeMieux Sr. (Ruth), Fond du Lac, WI and Janet Ann (Lehman) LeMieux, Menasha, WI. Beloved father of Angela LeMieux and Jerome LeMieux III (both Nashua, NH). Beloved brother of Jeffery (Ann) LeMieux, Brunswick, GA, James LeMieux, Ft. Atkinson, WI, Julie LeMieux, Quinnessec, MI, Mark LeMieux of Fond du Lac, WI., sister-in-law, Sonoko LeMieux ,Okinawa Japan, with many nieces, nephews and relatives. He was predeceased by brothers, Tom LeMieux and Martin (Todd) LeMieux.
Jerry grew up in North Fond du Lac, WI, and was a 1975 graduate of Sheboygan South HS. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1980 with a BS in Electrical Engineering, he was commissioned 2nd Lt. in the United States Air Force, where he underwent pilot training. While on active duty, Jerry earned his engineering MS and PhD from Mississippi State University. He rose to the rank of Colonel and was a senior pilot with over 2500 hours as a combat-ready fighter pilot, instructor pilot and wing commander.
After leaving active duty military service, Jerry worked as an airline pilot for Delta Air Lines for over 20 years with more than 10,000 hours of domestic and international operations. He loved to fly. For 10 years he was the Executive Safety Chairman for the Airline Pilots Association in Washington DC, where he was responsible for resolving airline safety issues for airports across the United States.
Jerry was a gifted teacher and mentor and served more than 20 years teaching aeronautical, mechanical, and electrical engineering, and advanced mathematics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels at major universities and aviation schools including; Boston University, University of Maryland, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and Daniel Webster College.
Jerry was a tireless and groundbreaking entrepreneur and most recently was the founder and Executive Director of Unmanned Vehicle University the nation's first commercial university level training institution for unmanned vehicle (drone) operation and maintenance. As a national expert, consultant, and author, "One Bird Strike' & You're Out," he regularly consulted on numerous aerospace issues for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, the US Air Force, Army, Navy, NASA, DARPA and all major defense contractors.
Jerry was interred July 8th in the National Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, AZ with full military honors. A memorial marker will be placed at Calvary Cemetery, Fond Du Lac, WI.
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Jerry was an unusual and exemplary
Person.
Frank Ingels
Frank ingels
Friend
July 21, 2023
A GREAT STUDENT OF LIFE AND EXCEPTIONAL PERSON AND HIGHEST CAPABILITY.
FRANK INGELS
Friend
September 21, 2022
Gone far too soon, Great Teacher.
I'm just so very thankful that I had an opportunity to meet such a great person.
Franklin Brown
January 3, 2015
My brother, you are missed.
Jeffery LeMieux
December 16, 2014
Dear Jer,
I will always have a spot for you in my heart. Your life was always to strive forward and never to slow down. Now I hope you have some peace and can enjoy the things you never did. I will miss you forever. Moi
November 22, 2014
I was greatly saddened to hear of Jerry's death. We met while at the UW's Engineering school...he took me flying in his TaylorCraft, and we experienced many of life's trials and tribulations together.
Jerry's best most productive years were yet to come, he was ready for it all.
I hope to meet you again.
Your friend, Mike
Michael Kvalo
August 4, 2014
I was shocked to hear of Jerry's passing. We were good friends in our younger years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fred Christ
July 30, 2014
Peggy Auchue Myers
July 28, 2014
Jerry and Ruthie
We are so sorry about your huge loss. You know you are in thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Tom and Carla Ewert
July 28, 2014
Julie LeMieux
July 27, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He lived down the street from me as a child and I remember him fondly. My condolences to his family.
Nancy Kartos (Chicky Wallender)
July 27, 2014
Jerry and Ruthie: your son went to our savior in heaven with many honors and was met and given the greatest gift of all! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time that you may be comforted knowing Jerome Jr. is with our Lord. Colleen and Ed Preininger
July 23, 2014
Our prayers are sent with you at this time, and always. Love to your family, Jerry and Ruthie.
Cheryl/Bob Millay/Lefeber
July 22, 2014
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