NWA Capt. Richard Polhamus

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Richard Polhamus

April 24, 1938 ~ November 3, 2021

 

Please forgive this belated notice with the passing of Northwest pilot Captain Richard 'Dick' Polhamus, age 83. We now see that his death notice was published online at  https://www.tcpalm.com/obituaries/tcn024994   Dick joined Northwest Airlines 12-05-1966.  Twin brother Robert who was a Northwest/Delta pilot passed in January 2014….Bob’s obituary information is available at  https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2014/01/nwa-capt-robert-m-polhamus.html Dick and Bob’s father Robert L Polhamus also flew for Northwest. 

I understand that Dick had been ill for a period of time before his passing.  He had most recently resided at  1425 51st Ct., Vero Beach, FL 32966.

If more is learned, we will pass along that information.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Richard W. Polhamus, Vero Beach

83, 03-Nov, Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Vero Beach.

Posted online on November 04, 2021

Published in Treasure Coast

 

 

Friends & colleagues pay tribute:  “I am sad to report that Dick Polhamus has flown West to see what his brother

Bob has been up to. I spent some time with him at his house here in Vero

last month following a QB meeting. He still had the sparkle of mischief in

his eye as we sat and I listened to many stories about his surfing days

which I had no idea of his deep passion for. Pics of his favorite boards

which were not brought out for me but actually reside in their place of

honor in the house. I rested easy with a beer and Dick enjoyed his standard

Vodka Martini as we talked about our mutual love of the NWA days. Many of

you were mentioned, antics and nefarious actions reviewed in great detail.

We all know him to be a one of a kind spirt, and he kept that glow of

adventure to his last days. He will be missed and I'm going to be regaling

the next QBs meeting with some memories of Dick and if QBs wants to join me

it would be welcomed. In the next few days raise a drink and make a toast to

Dick, he's earned it. Cheers!”