Roy P. Shwery, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 26, 2010. Roy was born on July 19, 1923 to the late James and Mary (Adamany) Shwery in Janesville, Wisconsin. Roy P. Shwery has been deeply involved in aviation since his first solo flight at the age of 16. Early in WWII, he earned his Flight Instructor rating and served in the Civil Pilot Training (CPT) and War Training Services (WTS) programs. In 1944, he entered the U.S. Air Force and piloted heavy bombers including the Boeing B-29 "Superfortress". By the war's end, he had attained the rank of Major. Following the war, Roy returned to civilian aviation. He acquired A&P Mechanic, Ground Instructor and Air Transport Pilot ratings, and eventually accumulated more than 30, 000 flight hours. In 1948, Roy purchased the fixed base operation in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He provided flight instruction, charter and maintenance services and also served as airport manager for more than 20 years. In 1964, Roy founded Midstate Air Commuter, one of the nation's first commuter airlines. There he successively held the positions of Chief Pilot, President and Chief Executive Officer. Roy is recognized today as a pioneer in the commuter airline industry. The Marshfield Airport is dedicated to and named Roy Shwery Field. In 1992, Roy was inducted into the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame for all his aviation accomplishments. Roy married Lois Goggins in Marshfield, WI on February 22, 1949. Roy is survived by his wife Lois, daughter, Catherine (Joe) Stenzel, two grandchildren, Alison L. and Dane M. Shwery, numerous nieces and nephews. Roy is preceded in death by his parents and his son Paul. Friends and family may call after 10:00 AM on Friday October 29, 2010 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 N. Tenth St. De Pere, WI. A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:30 PM Friday. At Old St. Joseph Catholic Church on St. Norbert College Campus with Fr. James Baraniak, O.Praem., Please send online condolences to the Shwery family at www.ryanfh.com.