More detail on this person: Laux, Peter Edward
69, of Plano, TX; went to Heaven in the arms of
his Heavenly Father on Friday, July 13, 2012 in
Orlando, Florida while on vacation. He is survived
by his loving and devoted college sweetheart and
wife, Joyce; daughter Suzanne (Jimmy) Wilson of
Plano and Jennifer (Terry) Bollom of Frisco; and
granddaughters Ginny and Grace Wilson, and
Emily and Faith Bollom, who will dearly miss their
"Poppa". He is also survived by his sister Edna
Stevens and brother, Christopher Laux, and many
cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents
Edward and Edna Laux. He joined the U.S. Navy
Reserves after high school graduation, and upon
receiving an ROTC scholarship, he selected The
University of Virginia to continue his education.
Peter was inspired by the traditions and legacy of
UVa founder, Thomas Jefferson. At UVa, he was a
Midshipman in the NROTC; a member of Theta
Delta Chi Fraternity, earned his private pilot's
license, and took graduate courses while working
in the University Hospital (where he met Joyce, a
nursing student.) He received his commission in
the United States Marine Corps and was awarded
his BA in Psychology in June 1965. He attended
Officer's Basic School at Quantico, VA., and
flight school at NAS Pensacola, FL. After advanced
training in the UH-1E (Huey) helicopter, he was
promoted to Captain, and joined his squadron in
Vietnam in Jan. 1968, arriving in Phu Bai to fight
in the Tet Offensive in Hue. He logged more than
600 combat missions, flew close-air support, and
innumerable lifesaving medivac flights. After
Vietnam, he was stationed in Kaneohe, Hawaii,
North Carolina, Okinawa, and California. In June
1976, he completed his active duty in the USMC,
but would be "Always a Marine!" He then began a
career at Texas Instruments, Inc. in Dallas. He
also travelled the world as a Helicopter Safety
Engineer for TI/GSI. He retired from Texas
Instruments in 1996 and ran his own independent
Management Consulting Practice from 97-07.
Working on contract for many companies, he was a
Management Change Consultant for Dell in Plano at
the time of his death. He joined the U.S. Army
Reserves in 1981, so he could continue flying, and
logged more than 5000 flight hours with the "Tough
Ombres". He retired from the USAR in '03. He was
a true patriot, having served his country in three
branches of the Armed Forces. Peter loved travel,
the beach, reading (everything!), good food and
wine, classical and band music, museums and the
Arts, and was a loyal friend. He especially loved
his Lord Jesus, family, country and church. He was
a faithful member of Messiah Lutheran Church,
where he served as an Elder, member of the
Planning Team, caregiver, teacher, and many other
roles. His generous spirit, loving servant-heart,
willing hands, and ready smile will be missed by
all. His legacy of faith will sustain us. A
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 27,
2012 at 10 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1801
W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75075. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Messiah's
Building Fund; attn: Laux Memorial.
Published in Dallas Morning News from July 22 to
July 25, 2012
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