Loy L Julius passed away on the morning of February 10, 2017 at the age of 96. He was born on July 2, 1920 in Cherokee, Iowa. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Iowa where he excelled in wrestling. He was Big Ten Champion, Team Captain, and an All American ranked 4th in the nation. He graduated with a degree in accounting. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, he joined the Army Air Corp in 1942. After flight training, he was the captain of a B-26 Martin Marauder. He and his crew were assigned to the European Theater and the 397th Bomb Group in February of 1944. He flew 65 missions including 2 missions bombing the Normandy beaches on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Among his many decorations and awards are The Distinguished Flying Cross, The Air Medal with 12 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal, The Air Force Commendation Medal, The Distinguished Unit Citation, and the Legion of Merit. He met and married his wife Anne in London. After his return home he was accepted into the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and graduated in 1950. He then began his 30 year plus career as a dentist in the Air Force. His assignments included Randolph AFB, Texas, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Osan Air Base, Korea, Francis E Warren AFB, Wyoming, Luke AFB in Phoenix, and Travis AFB, CA. After his Air Force career he was Associate Professor at Creighton University College of Dentistry and taught Clinical Oral Surgery for 11 years winning the Outstanding Dental Instructor award 7 times, and the Kennedy Award as Outstanding Instructor of Creighton University before retiring in 1985. He retired in California for the next 27 years and spent the last 4 years in Anthem, AZ. Golf was his passion scoring 6 hole-in-one’s and he kept busy with daily walking, swimming, and biking, and traveling around the world. He is survived by his wife, Anne, five children, John, Jane, Jean, Janice, and Joany, 6 grand children, and 6 great grand children. Graveside Service will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, in Cave Creek on February 22, 2017 at 2:30 PM.
Ted Keisler
I will truly miss Col. Julius. He was not only a great man with truly outstanding accomplishments, he was always welcoming to me as a son in law. I will miss getting together and discussing “the old days” and the things that make America great. Mostly I will miss stories of flying during WWII.
Blue skies and tailwinds forever Loy!
Ted Keisler
Roger Karolick
My Condolences on the passing of your father. Your family is in my heart, mind and prayers.
Adrian Cepleanu
Jane & family: Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dad. Even though I never met him directly, what I heard over time from you reflects his impressive life and career. My thoughts and prayers are with you in these sad moments.
John Irvin
Jane, I am sad to read about your father’s passing. Wow what a long and wonderful life. His history of accomplishments make him a standard bearer of the “Greatest Generation”. Our thoughts are with your mother and all the Julius Family. Rest in peace Col. Julius. Sincerely, John Irvin
Shawn Edie
Jan & family: Lisa and I’s prayers are with you and your family. We love you all and are with you.