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 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 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

✈️ Right now, this is an annual fund, but we are hoping to raise enough for a $25,000 endowment, which will last for many, many years and will continue to help another Pilot enjoy the Gift of Flying Tailwheel ! I am thrilled for this !

Since Tailwheel Flying and Technologies were his 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 ! 🙏 ✈️