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Jerome William
Hall, dutiful husband and father, civil engineering professor emeritus at the University of New Mexico, a garage workshop guru and a mentor to many, died Monday, July 8, 2019 at his home in Albuquerque. He was 75.
His work was highly technical but vital to anyone driving across New Mexico highways. In his 34 years teaching at UNM, including seven years as a department chair, Jerry equipped a generation of civil engineers with the skills to design safe roads and intersections. He also provided expert analysis of serious crashes to see if safety improvements were needed. Jerry earned his master's and doctorate degrees in civil engineering at the University of Washington, then taught for seven years at the University of Maryland before making UNM his home. For his tireless work supporting the professional development of others, he earned a lifetime achievement award in 2006 from the Institute of Transportation Engineers' Western district, and the organization established a scholarship for younger members in
Jerry's name. He also volunteered actively with the Transportation Research Board throughout his career. Jerry was a lector and volunteer at Our Lady of the Annunciation and San Felipe de Neri before joining Immaculate Conception parish in 2016. He is survived by his wife, Loretta; three daughters, Jennifer,
Bridget and Bernadette; his sister, Nancy; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and other relatives. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper Ave NW, 87102. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. Please visit our online guestbook for Jerome at
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Karin Henhapel
January 26, 2022
Dear Loretta, Jenny, Bridget and Bernie, thank you for welcoming me into your home with open arns, Jerry was so helpful withbmy homework and will never forget and am rhankful the half a yrsr we were able to spend together. Pray you are at peace and slowly am getting used to rhe fact that your husband my host father has moved on.
Blessings to your family.
Much love, your almost daughter
July 30, 2019
Dear Loretta and family,
Jerry was an ITE International Director on the Western District Board, along with Ann Hansen and Wolf Homburger, when I was a Western District officer in the early 1990's. The best advice he gave me along the way, was to always have an odd number of voting committee members so a vote would never result in a tie. I have used, or relayed, that advice many times over the years! ITE and the transportation profession was made better because of Jerry and 'making a difference' in the lives of those he selflessly mentored.
Much love,
Jenny & Wulf Grote
Marcia Hahn
July 24, 2019
To Jerry's famly, please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. It was my pleasure to work with him in the Civil Engineering Department many years ago. He was a wonderful gentleman and a fine Department Chairman. May God bless you all.
Marcia Davidson Hahn
Josie Gibson
July 17, 2019
Jerry taught me everything about advising the civil engineering students when I joined the department as the first professional academic adviser in 2002. He was tough on the outside but had a huge heart for the students. His guidance was invaluable to me in my position. God bless, Jerry. I hope you can continue to do advising up in heaven!
Steven Metro
July 16, 2019
Jerry was a great resource, friend and teacher. He was a major influence on my professional career and he will be missed.
Michael Gonzalez
July 16, 2019
Jerome Hall,
My mentor, colleague and advocate throughout my years in the civil engineering department. Jerome had faith in people, especially the underrepresented; without his encouragement and guidance many of us would not have persevered to become engineers. I am pleased I had the chance to thank you and let you know what you meant to me personally. My hope is to encourage and inspire others as you did for me and many other of my fellow alumni.
Sincerely,
Michael Angel Gonzalez
Department of Civil, Construction
& Environmental Engineering
University of New Mexico
Eric Hawton
July 15, 2019
R.I.P. Dr. Hall. You will be missed.
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