SERIG JACK W

LTC Jack W. Serig was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 10/17/2014 at the age of 86.2
Miami, FL
Flight Class 55-LFW
Date of Birth 08/03/1928
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 18 AVN in 61-62, 281 AHC in 66-67
Call signs in Vietnam RAT PACK 16, INTRUDER 5
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: JACK WILLIAM SERIG, SR, LT. COL, AUSA, RETIRED AUGUST 3, 1928 - OCTOBER 17, 2014 Jack William Serig, Sr., peacefully transitioned on the evening of October 17 surrounded by love and family after a short illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lourdes Hernandez Serig, his sons Arthur Luis, Charles Edward and Kendrick Allen; and one daughter Shawna Serig Kelsch, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. His son, Jack, Jr., preceded him in death. He is also survived by his loving brothers Ward Serig and wife Donnie, and Joe Serig and wife Bev. The legacy of Jack's life was his love for family and service to country. A decorated Viet Nam veteran, Jack bravely served the United States Army from 1953 until his honorable discharge and retirement from service as a Lt. Colonel in 1972. He completed two tours of Viet Nam, flying DeHavilland 11-place "Otter"aircraft and later as a Flight Platoon Commander in the 281st Assault Helicopter Company commanding UH-1 Huey helicopters on special operations missions in support of the Fifth Special Forces Group. After retirement, he entered employment for the Miami-Dade County Public School System, serving as Director of both Safety and Transportation departments. He was widely respected and greatly admired among his peers, colleagues and employees for his sense of fairness, professional guidance and insistence of safety - above all - for the students and employees of the district. Mr. Serig's love and dedication to family was legendary, especially with regards to his beloved wife of 64 years and his special-abilities son, Jack Jr., In the 1980's, Mr. Serig assisted in the development and growth of Community Habilitation Center, now the WOW Center in Kendall, and served as the Director of the Board for many years, guiding the growth and development of this education and training facility for special-abilities adults. Mr. Serig will be remembered as a hero for his selfless dedication to God, country and family. His legacy lives on through his children, grandchildren, great grandson and in all who knew him, learned from him and were blessed to be loved by him. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Ferdinand Funeral Home 2456 S.W. 8th Street, Miami. In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted in his honor at the WOW Center, 11450 S.W. 79th Street, Miami, FL, 33173 or online at http://wowcentermiami.org/donate

Ferdinand Funeral Home, 2546 SW 8th Street Miami, FL 33135, 305-631-0001

Published in the Miami Herald on Oct. 22, 2014

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