OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — On opening day of EAA AirVenture, organizers announced the passing of its longtime president.
Tom Poberezny died Monday morning after a brief illness, EAA wrote on its Facebook page.
Poberezny was the president from 1989-2010, succeeding his father, EAA founder Paul Poberezny.
“It is not lost on us that Tom’s passing occurred on the opening day of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the event he led into world prominence as its chairman beginning in the 1970s,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board. “Tom’s legacy is tremendous in the world of aviation with his personal achievements as well as the growth of EAA, especially the development of the current EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, the Young Eagles program, and the creation of Sport Pilot nearly 20 years ago. He will be greatly missed but more importantly, he will be remembered for all that he did for EAA and aviation.”
Memorial services are still being determined at this time.
EAA AirVenture starts Monday and goes through July 31.
