~ IN MEMORY ~
WWII veteran, NWA Capt. Robert H.
Younggren
April 4, 1921 ~ March 16,
2015
Belated notification with the passing of
WWII veteran, RNPA member retired Northwest pilot Captain Robert Harding
Younggren, age 93. Captain Younggren joined Northwest Airlines 07-22-1949 and
retired in 1981. He was widowed in 1999 with the passing of his wife Olga
'Curly' Tatianna neé Kiryluk Younggren. Captain Younggren had most recently
resided near his daughters in Washington at 919 109th Ave NE Apt 802 , Bellevue
WA 98004-4494. Perhaps the best alternate contact for the family would be c/o
daughter Roberta 'Bobbie' Gillin at
425-453-9836 in Bellevue.
425-453-9836 in Bellevue.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
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Younggren, Robert 93, died in Bellevue,
WA on March 16, 2015. Born to Oscar and Josie Younggren of Hallock, MN, he spent
his adult years in the Twin Cities until the death of his beloved wife Curly, in
1999. Thereafter, he moved to WA to be near his daughters Bobbie (Keith) Gillin,
and Trish Younggren. He had 4 grandchildren, Calder (Jaime, and great-grandson
Cade), and Kramer; Tessa and Max. He is also survived by brother Donald (Lois),
and numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. To quote a contemporary
airline CEO, "Robert was a one of a kind man, a gentle man, and a gentleman,
through and through. I don't think I've ever met anyone who lived, breathed, and
loved aviation more than Captain Robert." He began flying at age 16, received a
direct commission as an officer in the Army Air Corps during WWII, first as a
pilot instructor, later flying bombers, fighters, and transport in Europe. He
participated in 6 battles and campaigns, was a transport pilot for top ranking
wartime generals, and returned to Hallock a decorated veteran. He began teaching
flying and crop dusting locally, until 1950 when he began his 30-year career as
a commercial pilot with Northwest Airlines in Mpls. Ending his career as an
international 747 captain, he'd say, "I didn't work a day in my life. It was all
an adventure." Post retirement, he rejoined NWA as a consultant, hiring pilots,
and enjoyed years rebuilding and flying old airplanes. At his request there will
be no services. He will be interred at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, with
full military honors. Keep airspeed.
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~ IN MEMORY ~
Name: Olga T. Younggren
Date of Birth: Monday January 24, 1921
Date of Death: Friday December 17, 1999
Age at Death: 78 years, 10 months, 23 days
Name: Olga T. Younggren
Date of Birth: Monday January 24, 1921
Date of Death: Friday December 17, 1999
Age at Death: 78 years, 10 months, 23 days
Last known residence: Minneapolis,
Bloomington , Minnesota
Burial: Fort Snelling National Cemetery
, Minneapolis , Minnesota
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