Background
Dempsey, Derrel Loren was born on April 19, 1932 in Gilson, Illinois, United States. Son of Loren Albert and Mary Ardella (Sniff) Dempsey.
pilot air traffic controller aviation consultant
Dempsey, Derrel Loren was born on April 19, 1932 in Gilson, Illinois, United States. Son of Loren Albert and Mary Ardella (Sniff) Dempsey.
Bachelor of Science, Bradley University, 1954.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1954, advanced through grades to colonel, 1975, pilot trainee Greenville, Mississippi, 1955-1956, pilot, air traffic controller various locations worldwide, 1956-1984, student air command and staff Air University Montgomery, Alabama, 1966-1967, student Air War College, 1971-1972, retired, 1984. Aviation consultant; owner Dempsey Associates, O'Fallon, Illinois.
Chairman board trustees First United Methodist Church, O'Fallon, Illinois, 1985-1987. Member Air Traffic Control Association, Air Force Association, Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, Retired Officers Association, American Association Retired Persons, Sheriff's Association, Daedalians. Clubs: Officers (Scott Air Force Base, Illinois).
Married Grace Virginia Edwards. Children: Darrell Dan, Guy Wayne, Tamera Sue Dempsey Luth, Minda Kay Dempsey Lawson, Lisa Grace.