Paul H. Poberezny
OSHKOSH, WIS. (August 22, 2013) – Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Founder Paul Poberezny, 91, passed away this morning (August 22) at Evergreen Retirement Village in Oshkosh, Wis., after a battle with cancer.
The Poberezny family has expressed the following: “We deeply appreciate all the support shown to Paul and Audrey over the past five months. As Paul often said, he considers himself a millionaire because through aviation he made a million friends. He leaves an unmatched legacy in aviation and can be best remembered by all the people who discovered aviation through his inspiration to create EAA. We also thank you for respecting our family’s privacy during this time.”
“Paul was an inspiration to all pilots, aircraft restorers, aircraft builders, and aviation leaders,” said Dave Weiman of Midwest Flyer Magazine. “He called us when our first magazine was published in 1978, supported our efforts over the years, and was a good friend. We will all have to work very hard to try and fill the void this great man leaves behind!”
Only private family services are scheduled at this time. Memorials in honor of Paul’s life and legacy can be made to any of the following:
EAA Aviation Foundation
PO Box 3086
Oshkosh, WI 54903
Evergreen Foundation, Inc.
1130 North Westfield Street
Oshkosh, WI 54902
American Cancer Society
Northeast Wisconsin
790 Marvelle Lane
Green Bay, WI 54304
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