Joseph Allen Fielder was born July 9, 1947 in Webster County, Nebraska. He served in the Vietnam War and eventually earned the ranks of Staff Sergeant (SSG) and Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3). During his final years of service, Fielder had the very important position as the Chief of Base Operations at the Homestead Air Reserve Base.

Throughout his military career, Fielder received numerous decorations, including: Army Service Ribbon, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendations Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with bronze service star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (w/60 Device), Overseas Service Ribbon, Overseas Bar, Senior Army Aviator Badge, Export Badge M-16, Rifle Badge, and SBC Stripes.

Aside from his work at the military base, Fielder was active in his community. He was instrumental in the organization of Congregation Ahavat Olam’s annual food drive for the Fellowship House, and participated in feeding the homeless regularly. He enjoyed participating in functions of the synagogue’s Choral Society, and frequently joined the group to entertain at local malls and nursing homes.

Joseph Allen Fielder passed away March 22, 2007, predeceased by his first wife, Penny Fielder; and survived by his widow, Kim Fielder; 7 children and 13  grandchildren.

“Joseph Allen Fielder known as a devoted family man who proudly served his country,” said Commissioner Sorenson. “It is fitting to honor him by naming the road near the base in his memory.”

 
(L-R)  Kim Fielder (surviving wife of the late Joseph A. Fielder); Commissioner Katy Sorenson; Brandi Fielder Dayao (daughter of the late Joseph A. Fielder).

 
(L-R) Friends and family (back row) of Joseph A. Fielder; Brandi Fielder Dayao (daughter) and Kim Fielder (surviving wife) holding street sign; Commissioner Katy Sorenson; Rabbi Danny Marmorstein.