William D. HEMMINGSEN

William HEMMINGSEN Obituary

POQUOSON - William Dean Hemmingsen, ("Doc") passed away Easter Sunday, April 4, from heart complications which were being treated at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
He was born Dec. 28, 1928, in the county of Jackson, Minn., to Ernest and Marlys Hemmingsen. He joined the U.S. Air Force in November of 1948 and became an air traffic controller, instructor, and pilot. During his assignments he received commendations for meritorious service in Korea and Vietnam. He was awarded both the Air Medal and the Bronze Star for his work as air operations officer and assistant deputy director for direct air support, First Corps area ( I Corps) in South Vietnam. After his return from Vietnam he retired in 1968 to settle in York County, Tabb and later, Poquoson, Va. Since his retirement he was active briefly in real estate, but became heavily involved in the Exchange Club of Poquoson where he served as local chapter President and later as District President from 1995 to 1996.
He is survived by his wife, Annette; his son, Michael; and his daughter, Leslie; also, by his brother, Dale Hemmingsen of Storm Lake, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews in both the Seattle, Wash., and Storm Lake area.
A memorial service is scheduled to be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at Grace Episcopal Church in Yorktown, Va. The funeral service will be a private ceremony at the National Cemetery at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas.
Monetary donations can be made in the family's name to the Poquoson Rescue Squad, 830 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson, VA 23662. Flowers may be sent to the Grace Episcopal Church. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Apr. 6 to Apr. 7, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for William HEMMINGSEN

11 Entries

Doug Hemmingsen

April 20, 2010

Annette, Michael, and Leslie,
Mom asked me to send off a note that she was sorry about Bill's passing and that her thoughts were with all of you. She also made the comment that she had lost one of her two only little little brothers, because she always thought of Bill and Dale as hers. Bill has a good and kind man, and I know my dad was very proud of both of his brothers, as I am.
Take care.
Doug Hemmingsen

Susan (Hemmingsen) Bales

April 10, 2010

Annette, Angie just told me about Bill's passing. I'm so sorry for your loss. Really enjoyed knowing you and Bill. Take your sorrow to our Lord and he will see you thru it. Was too bad Dale couldn't have been there. Will say a prayer for you and Mike and Leslie.

Dale Hemmingsen

April 8, 2010

Annette, Michael and Leslie,
I remember when Bill was home for a weekend from the Air Force, he let me use his Jaguar XK120 for Saturday night - that was an extremely rare car and it was very special to me that he allowed me to use it. Cars were a big deal for all three of us boys. I looked up to him as a big brother and he always treated me very well and took good care of me. As we grew older, we also liked to share in a martini or two when we got together. Although the miles separated us for our adult lives, we always kept in touch and I so enjoyed visiting all in Virginia and at our family gatherings in Seattle. God Bless and our thoughts are with you at this time. Take Care.
Dale Hemmingsen & Angie, Dan & Nate

Randy Hemmingsen

April 7, 2010

Annette, Michael, Leslie,
Our thoughts, prayers, and love we send to you. The many many years of wonderful memories of Uncle Bill are too many to note. We are beyond sad to hear of his passing but are grateful and thankful for just knowing him. The world was a better place because of him. All our love,
Randy & Molly

Carol Clavin

April 7, 2010

Annette,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. God Bless,
Carol Clavin

Grace Whitehead

April 7, 2010

Leslie, Annette & Michael,
I am so sorry for Doc's passing, he was a kind man and am happy I knew him. I know you have many happy memories that will replace your sadness, till you meet again.
All my love-Grace

Susie Lawson

April 7, 2010

Annette, Michael and Leslie: I send my love and heartfelt sympathy to you for loss of a father and husband. Doc was a fun guy, quiet but funny. I always enjoyed our time together and I miss you all...

Debbie

April 6, 2010

My first memory of Uncle Bill: He was VERY young, dressed in his uniform - home on Christmas leave, I think - and painting a model airplane in the farmhouse living room. I must have been pestering him for too long (I was preschool-age) because he offered to paint my nose airplane gray! Another time, he flew into McChord AFB and stayed the night with us - early '60's. Uncle Bill and Mom were talking in the kitchen, preparing dinner. I was tuning my violin for practice when a string snapped and hit me in the face. As I screamed with pain, Uncle Bill came running to my rescue and took such good care of me, comforting me until the hurt stopped. And he was such a comfort to my brothers and me when Dad died a few years ago. Bill was a kind and good man, and he lived a good life. He loved his family and spoke proudly of his children. My heart is with each of you at Bill's memorial service, and as you move back into your daily lives. You are not alone.
My love,

Marie Watkins Hamann

April 6, 2010

Leslie,

I am so very sorry to hear about your father's passing. My heart and my prayers are with you and your family.

Love,

Tony Mc.

April 6, 2010

Sounds as William lead a great life, and enjoyed his work around aircraft. My prayers are with you and for your family. Godspeed.

April 6, 2010

Leslie:
Sad to read about your dad.Thoughts are with you and your family.
Your friend from the Blue Rose.
IV

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