Paul Anthony Czysz

Czysz, Paul Anthony born in St. Louis, MO, in 1934, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Loving husband of 52 years to Catherine Czysz (Rudelic). Dear father of Donna (Dean) CzyszMcConnell and Paul Michael Czysz. Dear grandfather of Paul and Ashley McConnell. Paul was a graduate of St. Louis University High School and Parks College of St. Louis University (Aeronautical Engineering). After graduation, in 1955, he worked for McDonnell Aircraft and served in the Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base from April 1956 to February 1958. He transferred from Military to Civilian career and remained at Wright Patterson until September 1963. He returned to St. Louis to join McDonnell Aircraft and remain there until his retirement in 1991. Paul specialized in aerodynamics, hypersonic flight and many other aerospace technologies. In 1986, he was named McDonnell Douglas Fellow for his work in hypersonic aircraft concepts. Upon his retirement from McDonnell Douglas, he opened his own consulting businesses. In 1992, Paul joined St. Louis University as the Oliver L. Parks Endowed Chair in Engineering. Paul enjoyed teaching his students and watching them learn and grow. Paul was considered an expert in his field around the world. He traveled the world speaking, teaching and learning. He shared his trips with family, friends and colleagues. Local, national and international media companies, called upon Paul, to provide his expertise on airplanes. Paul visited many grade schools in the St. Louis area, speaking about space technology. Throughout his life, Paul was a mentor to many colleagues, students, friends and family. In the 1970s, Paul served the St. Louis Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America by supporting their Pinewood Derby events using an electronic track he helped build. Paul also enjoyed gardening, cooking for family and friends, traveling with his family, woodworking, fishing and telling stories. Paul will be missed by all who knew him. Services: Funeral from the Ortmann-Stipanovich Funeral Home, 12444 Olive Boulevard, Creve Coeur. Tues., Aug. 20, 9:30 a.m. to at St. Louis Abbey (Saint Anselm Parish), 530 South Mason Road; Creve Coeur for 10 a.m. Mass. Entombment Bellerive Mausoleum. Memorial donations may be made to St. Louis University High School, Parks College of St. Louis University or to a charity of one's choice. Visitation from 4-8 p.m. Monday.