Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine (online) – December 2020/January 2021 issue
Audrey Poberezny
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN (November 1, 2020) – Statement from Jack J. Pelton, Experimental Aircraft Association CEO and Chairman of the Board, on the death of Audrey Poberezny, wife of EAA’s late founder, Paul Poberezny. Audrey died in Oshkosh on Sunday, November 1, at age 95:
Paul and Audrey Poberezny as seen in 1943.
“The quiet power behind the leader in EAA’s formation and development was certainly Audrey Poberezny. She supported Paul from the very earliest days of EAA, from being the sounding board for ideas and balancing the books, to answering the phone and typing out membership cards. Audrey did whatever needed to be done, but never sought the spotlight for herself. Her understanding of people was also a gift that helped EAA grow and thrive into its unique place in aviation, and her warmth will be remembered by all who knew her. She was indeed EAA’s First Lady.
Audrey Poberezny in the home office in 1958.
“Our deepest condolences to her children, Tom and Bonnie, and to the entire Poberezny family. Our best remembrance is to live up to the high standards and inviting culture that Paul and Audrey began with EAA nearly 70 years ago.”
Any further information and details will be announced as they are finalized.
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