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Aviation Department Meeting

Aymee Zimmerman, Joseph’s mother, spoke to his fellow students at Southern Illinois University. We were all so proud of how many lives he touched and being able to share stories of him with his colleagues.

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Joseph Aaron Ermel

Joey Blessed us on this Earth
June 15, 2002
Forever Flying West
October 27th, 2021

Here is a wonderful local news presentation with Joey and his Grandpa, Arnold Zimmerman:

https://wgntv.com/news/features/skys-the-limit-for-grandfather-grandson-duo-flying-vintage-plane/

I am very HAPPY to share Joey’s SIU AvTech Toolkit Scholarship is now active !!!

https://www.givecampus.com/schools/SouthernIllinoisUniversityFoundation/joey-ermel-strive-for-your-best-aviation-toolkit-scholarship

I am absolutely thrilled to share that Joey’s EAA Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarship is now fully active !!! I am SO excited for this ! I am so Grateful to EAA and everyone here for the support.

Joey Ermel “Do Your Impeccable Best” Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarship

✈️ I am very overwhelmed and honored to share that Joey’s $25,000 Endowment has been met 🙏 Much Thanks and Gratitude to the Friends and Family who helped make this happen !!!

Joey’s Tailwheel Scholarship will now be a permanent Scholarship with EAA and will continue to help another Pilot enjoy the Gift of Flying Tailwheel for many, many years ! 🙏✈️💚
I am thrilled for this !

I intend to continue with Joey’s Annual Fund Scholarship as well, so there will be TWO Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarships keeping Joey’s Legacy Soaring through EAA ! ✈️

How exciting !

Since Tailwheel Flying and Technologies were Joey’s greatest Passions, the best way to honor his Legacy is:

a Toolkit Scholarship at SIU for a Tech Student

a Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarship through EAA to help inspire another Aviator to enjoy Vintage Flying.

I have many WONDERFUL updates and photos (which are long overdue) that need to be added to this page soon. I can’t wait for you to check back to see them ! ✈️

Thank you so much for your Prayers and Support. 🙏

Please visit Joey’s Facebook Memorial Page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/166683479005196/?ref=share

Below is the link to Joseph’s Obituary Page. There is a link at the bottom of the obituary page with a video of him playing guitar. Enjoy, and thank you for taking the time to read more about Joey.

https://www.modelldarien.com/obituaries/Joseph-Aaron-Ermel?obId=22892577

THIS SITE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS.

PLEASE PARDON THE TURBULENCE AS WE UPDATE. Thank You ! 🙏 ✈️

SELF PORTRAIT – Gazing into the stars in Carbondale
Joe doing his favorite thing – Flying

On the way to SIU for Joe’s job interview at the SIU Airport
August 5, 2020
Getting ready to land at DeSoto on the way to Carbondale
August 5, 2020
The pictures above were taken on the way to SIU for his job interview at the Southern Illinois Airport, on August 5, 2020. He got the job! Then we headed to Joe’s Grandparents in Ava, Missouri to meet up with big Brother Josh for a day before heading back home to Illinois. A beautiful landing on the grass strip at MO77, Arnika Ranch Airport.