Jerrold Norman Siegel

Birth date: Oct 16, 1939 Death date: Nov 10, 2024

Jerrold “Jerry” Norman Siegel passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri at age 85. Jerry was born on October 16, 1939 in New York, New York to the late Herman Siegel and th Read Obituary

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Liyakhat Khan

5w ago

I was recently searching for Dr. Siegel online, hoping to see what he was up to and perhaps reach out, only to find the news of his passing. It was a deeply saddening discovery.

When I first arrived in the United States twenty years ago, Dr. Siegel gave me an opportunity when no one else would. By bringing me on as a Graduate Research Assistant and being kind enough to support my tuition, he changed the trajectory of my life.

I truly enjoyed my time working with him. He was a man of amazing ideas, yet he remained incredibly kind and humble, even when I made mistakes as a student. That patience and brilliance stayed with me. After all these years, I still work as a software engineer, and I still find myself reflecting on his approach to designing and solving problems.

Jerry was a truly good man who took a chance on me, and I will always be grateful for his kindness. My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. He will be deeply missed.

Wentao Qin

56w ago

in honor of Jerrold.

Jerrold taught a Java course which I attended about 20 years ago. He was kind and descent, leaving me a good memory of him.

A lit candle with a soft flame, surrounded by small white flowers and green leaves, set against a warm yellow background.

Sanjiv Bhatia

67w ago

Jerry was a brilliant mathematician who developed a passion for computer science, Jerry dedicated his life to advancing the field and educating countless students. In UMSL, he immersed himself in building the Computer Science part of the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science, securing grants to establish a state-of-the-art laboratory equipped with Data General workstations.

Recognizing the potential of Java upon its release, Jerry became a pioneer in teaching Java courses at UMSL, introducing students to this revolutionary programming language. His dedication to disseminating knowledge extended beyond Java, as he also taught courses in the Theory of Computation and High-Performance Computing, guiding students in programming clusters using Message Passing Interface (MPI).

In later years, Jerry took on the leadership of Information Technology Services, where he demonstrated his exceptional administrative skills and dedication to the university community. During his tenure as Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Technology, he ably led the department for several years until his retirement.

Even after retiring, Jerry maintained an office as an Emeritus Professor, continuing his work on the Virtual Cities project in collaboration with the Department of History. His unwavering commitment to the field of computer science and his dedication to UMSL will be deeply missed.

Jerry Siegel's contributions to the Department of Computer Science and UMSL as a whole are immeasurable. His legacy will live on through the countless students he inspired and the impact he made on the university community.

I extend my heartfelt condolences to Jerry's family, friends, and colleagues. His passing leaves a void that will be difficult to fill, but his memory will forever be cherished.