NWA Capt. Richard E. 'Dick' Simonson

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NWA Capt. Richard E. 'Dick' Simonson

May 3, 1935 ~ June 6, 2021

 

Word has reached us with news of the passing of retired Northwest pilot Captain Richard 'Dick' Eugene Simonson, age 86.  Captain Simonson joined Northwest Airlines 09-12-1964.  He is survived by his wife Irma, his children and his grandchildren.  Obituary information for Captain Simonson may be viewed online at

https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000393328/?fullname=richard-e-dick-simonson 

We understand that the Simonsons were currently living in a retirement home in Eden Prairie MN, and that Dick had been struggling with dementia related health issues of late.  Perhaps tomorrow the funeral home website will be updated with live streaming information  https://www.washburn-mcreavy.com/ ……  please see obituary information below.

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :  Richard E. 'Dick' Simonson

Simonson, Richard E. "Dick" age 86 of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Irma; children, Kaari (John) Allen, Sonya McMichael and Rolf (Megan) Simonson; grandchildren, Andrew, Michael, Jett, Preston and Ben. Preceded in death by son, Eric and parents, Pearle and Evelyn. Dick was a veteran of the US Air Force. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison where he played football. He retired from Northwest Airlines after 29 years as a captain. He enjoyed skiing and golf, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. Memorial service Monday, June 21, 1 PM at Christ Presbyterian Church, W 70th St at Hwy 100, Edina. Everyone is welcome to attend the service in person, respecting social distancing guidelines. Livestream of the service will be available at livestream.com/… Private interment Lakewood Cemetery. If you choose to remember Dick, you may do so at alz.org (Alzheimer's Assoc)

Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996