~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, NWA Capt. Lowell Eugene Kegley
August 28, 1935 - August 29, 2023
From the Northwest Airlines pilot group/RNPA, we
learn of the passing of retired Northwest pilot Captain Lowell Kegley, age 88. Lowell joined Northwest Airlines
06-22-1964. He is survived by his wife
Joi, and by his sons and their families.
Obituary information is available online at https://www.whitefuneralhomes.com/obituary/lowell-kegley
Condolences may be sent to the family at
13314 Huntington Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55124-9475
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
LOWELL'S OBITUARY
Kegley, Lowell E. Age 88, of Apple Valley, passed
away August 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister. Survived by wife of 67 years, Joi; sons Glen
(Ginny), Gary (Becky), Gregg (Renee) and Grant (Kim); grandchildren Laura (Jon)
Rauenhorst, Bryan Kegley, Bridget Kegley, Cooper Kegley, Mackenzie (Mark)
Madsen, Luke (Robyn) Kegley, Mason (Selin) Kegley, Rachel (Collin) Bruns and 9
great-grandchildren. Lowell was a loving husband, wonderful father, grandfather
and great-grandfather. He traveled
thousands of miles between baseball games, softball games, graduations, fishing
trips, and everything else his family was doing. There was no event unimportant to him. He will be missed greatly.
Lowell flew as Captain for most of his 31 years at
Northwest Airlines, retiring in 1995. He
was a longtime check airman, simulator instructor and line pilot. He served three years in the United States
Marine Corps earning the rank of Corporal. He was an aircraft engine mechanic
primarily on F-9F Panthers. While in
service, Lowell was awarded the National Defense Service, Korean Service and
United Naons Service Medals. He was also
an active member of Faith Covenant Church of Burnsville. He served on multiple committees over several
decades.
Funeral services to be held September 28th at
Faith Covenant Church of Burnsville at 10:30 am, visitation one hour prior to
service. Memorials in lieu of flowers to
M.O.M.S. or Wounded Warrior Project.
M.O.M.S. is a faith-based mentoring program designed to provide healthy,
stable homes for single mothers and their children. Wounded Warrior Project
provides support for veterans requiring mental and physical assistance.
Details www.whitefuneralhomes.com or
952-894-5080
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