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