NWA/DL Capt. Martin Arthur Pegelow

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA/DL Capt. Martin Arthur Pegelow

May 3, 1949 ~ June 19, 2024

 

We note the passing of retired Northwest/Delta pilot Captain Martin “Marty” Arthur Pegelow, age 75.  Captain Pegelow began his commercial flying with Northwest Airlines 04-02-1979 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  Widowed with the passing of his wife Jackie, he is survived by his children and his grandchildren.

 

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.gillettememorialchapel.com/obituaries/martin-pegelow  also at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/martin-pegelow-obituary?id=55436293

 

Martin Arthur Pegelow obituary

Martin (Marty) Arthur Pegelow, 75, of Sebastian, FL was called to his Lord and Savior on June 19, 2024.

Marty was born on May 3, 1949, in Highland Park, IL to Earl and Shirley Pegelow. He graduated from Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Prairie View, IL in 1967 and from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL in 1971. Following college, Marty went into the Navy for jet pilot/aircraft training and completed officer training. He married Jacqueline (Goza) Pegelow on June 23, 1973, in Gulf Breeze, FL and celebrated 50 years of marriage last June. Marty flew commercially for Northwest Airlines (becoming Delta Airlines) for 30 years, traveling 22,500 hours in the air and to 17 countries. Marty was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church in Northfield, MN for 27 years and attended Community Baptist Church in Sebastian, FL for the past 10 years.

 

Marty faithfully led and loved his family, seeking his Heavenly Father every step of the way. He was a patient and devoted father, natural teacher, and servant leader. He was the first line of contact for many people as they knew he would be quick to help, offer sound advice or advocate on their behalf. With his wide breadth of knowledge, his skilled critical thinking and his ability to fix anything, Marty poured himself into helping others, actively serving his church and his community. He compassionately and lovingly cared for his wife, Jackie in her last years of life. He loved adventures and exploring the world, and was a lifelong learner, expert problem solver, and fantastic story-teller.

 

Marty is survived by his children, Kim Pegelow, Kerri (Conor) Angell and Paul (Morgan) Pegelow and six grandchildren, Lillian, Elias, Miriam, Ireland, Abram and Victoria, and his brother Jerry (Vicki) Pegelow. He was preceded in death by his wife Jackie and his parents Earl and Shirley Pegelow.

 

A memorial service to celebrate Marty’s life will be held on Thursday, July 18th at 11:00am at Community Baptist Church, 12534 Roseland Rd, Sebastian, FL 32958 with Pastor John Stevens officiating. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in honor of Marty to the EAA Young Eagles https://www.eaa.org/eaa/apps/donations/donationye or BMW Motorcycles of America Safe Miles Endowment https://bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/safemiles-endowment

 

FUNERAL HOME:  Walker Funeral Home, 410 S Medical Arts Court, Gillette WY

NEA/DL Capt. John Barry Fraser

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NEA/DL Capt. John Barry Fraser

May 25, 1938 - June 20, 2024

 

We note the passing of retired Northeast/Delta pilot Captain John Barry Fraser, age 86.  Captain Fraser began his commercial flying with Northeast Airlines 10-04-1965 and retired with Delta Air Lines based Boston.  He is survived by his wife Monica.

 

Obituary information is available online at

https://www.remickgendron.com/obituaries/John-Fraser-5/#!/TributeWall 

 

Obituary for John B Fraser

North Hampton - John Barry Fraser, 86, of North Hampton, passed away at home on Thursday, June 20, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Monica (Conley) Fraser.

 

Born in Rumford, ME, on May 25, 1938, John was the son of the late Donia and Ida (Gaudet) Fraser. Raised and educated in Rumford, John attended Stephen's High School and graduated in 1956. John went on to attend Catholic University in Washington D.C. He enlisted in the United States Air Force Officer's Training Program and was commissioned a second leiutenant in 1962, emerging as a a fully trained Air Force pilot. This was the beginning of his life in the skies. John flew as a pilot for North Eastern Airways until 1984 and for 25+ years as captain for Delta Air Lines.

 

John was the youngest person in Maine to receive his pilot's license at the age of 15 in 1953. He spent much of his early life at Twitchell's Airfield in Lewiston, Maine. As a very young boy, he spent hours building and flying model airplanes. His objectives were achieved with his clear energy and dedication.

 

John was a great advocate of the outdoors. If there was a hill to ski, a fish to catch, a ship to sail, or a hunting trip to experience, he was there. He made many good friends in these pursuits.

 

John and Monica, his beloved wife, spent many winters in Park City, Utah, skiing in the company of friends, and in The Villages of Florida. Most of their summers were spent on the coast in Kennebunk, Maine, where they had a delightful home just across from the beach. The number of wonderful events for family and friends' number in the hundreds. Always, gatherings were hosted on the 4th of July when fireworks lit the sky in front of the assembled. John always chose to watch the fireworks on TV rather than fight the assembled crowds. John and Monica were necessary presences at the many holidays and celebrations of family. He will be greatly missed.

 

John is survived by his wife, Monica (Conley) Fraser of North Hampton, his siblings, Theodore Fraser of West Kennebunk, ME, and Cynthia Graves of West Kennebunk, ME. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, John is predeceased by his brother-in-law Eugene Graves.

 

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember John for a funeral Mass on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at St. Theresa’s Parish, 820 Central Rd, Rye Beach, NH 03871. Interment will be held privately, and John will be laid to rest with military honors at the New Hampshire State Veteran’s Cemetery in Boscawen.

 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in John's memory to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital by clicking here

PAA/DL Capt. Dale E. Carman

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, PAA/DL Capt. Dale E. Carman

June 13, 1934 ~ June 12, 2024

 

We note the passing of USAF ret. Major and retired Pan Am/Delta pilot Captain Dale E. Carman, age 89, and just shy of 90 yrs.  Captain Carman began his commercial flying 01-04-1965.  He is survived by his wife Louise, and by his children and his siblings and their families.

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/mississippivalleypublishing/name/dale-carman-obituary?id=55418380 

PCN memorial site

Dale Carman Obituary

Dale E. Carman, 89, "darlin' husband" of 32 years to Louise, passed away on June 12 2024, in Stony Brook, New York. He was born on June 13, 1934, on a farm in Yarmouth, Iowa, son of the late James and Eva (nee Fischer) Carman.

 

Dale, a United States Air Force Veteran, served 10 years actively and 30 years in the Reserve. He received various honors, which included the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Air Force Longevity Award with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC). Dale retired at the rank of Major.

 

Finding immense fulfillment and joy in flying, Dale went on to join the upper echelon of aviation, becoming a Pan Am Pilot, where he was a "Sky God" for 26 years (1965-1991). After their demise, he continued his piloting career with Delta Airlines until his retirement in 2001.

 

His career granted him the opportunity to fulfill his love of traveling the world, taking him through six continents. Though he traveled far and wide, Alaska held a special place in his heart. The scenery, wildlife, and good fishing brought him back year after year.

 

When he wasn't enjoying walks to watch the sunset with his wife and dogs, Taylor and the late Sawyer, Dale was keeping busy by reading, doing the daily crossword puzzle, sudokus, and playing card games with his family, whom he loved very dearly.

 

Dale is survived by his wife Louise, his children Andra Renee Carman and Michael Carman, his siblings Marie Basset (Greg), James Carman (Neoma), many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews whom he adored. He is predeceased by siblings Margaret Ann Thomas, David Carman, and Glenn Carman.

 

Visitation and funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the Branch Funeral Home, 190 E. Main Street, Smithtown, NY, 11787. Internment was at the Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Blvd., Calverton, N.Y.

WA/DL Capt. Daniel F. Kisla

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

WA/DL Capt. Daniel F. Kisla

January 5, 1940 ~ June 20, 2024

 

From friends and colleagues, we have learned of the passing of retired Western/Delta pilot Captain Dan Kisla, age 84.  Dan joined Western Airlines 03-17-1969 and was based SLC/030.  He retired with Delta Air Lines with 30+ years of service.

Arrangements are not yet known. Should more information be received, we will pass it along to you.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

NWA Capt. Joseph M. Maricelli

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Joseph M. Maricelli

December 6, 1939 ~ June 13, 2024

 

From the RNPA/retired Northwest pilots group comes word with the passing of Captain Joe Maricelli, age 84.  Joe joined Northwest Airlines 12-04-1967.  He is survived by his wife Rosalind, and by his children and their families.

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.myers-colonialfuneralhome.com/obituaries/joseph-maricelli 

Obituary Joseph Maricelli

Joseph Marion Maricelli, 84, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

 

Joe Maricelli was born to Ray and Florence Maricelli in Merryville, LA. He graduated from Merryville High School in 1957. He was awarded a football scholarship to Northwestern State College (now NSU) in Natchitoches, LA. He enrolled at NSC where he played football in the positions of fullback and halfback and joined ROTC.  He was named All Gulf States Conference team while at NSC.  He married Rosalind Jeans in July 1959. They had their first child, Neal, in April 1960. Their second child, Yvonne, was born in April 1962. Joe graduated from NSC with a bachelor’s degree in 1962. Despite being recruited by the Canadian Football League, Joe joined the Army as an entry-level officer and was sent to Ft. Benning, Georgia for basic training.  While at Ft. Benning, Joe played for the Ft. Benning Doughboys, helping them win their conference championship in 1962.  On a fluke, a friend asked him to take the test to be a pilot in the Army; he passed the test and was transferred to Ft. Rucker, Alabama for flight training. While at Ft. Rucker, Joe and Rosalind had their third child, Christine, in June 1964.

 

Joe was then stationed in Augsburg, Germany, where the family lived while Joe was working with the Army, flying around Europe.

 

When Joe was sent to Vietnam by the Army, the rest of the family returned to the States and resided in Port Arthur, Texas awaiting his safe return. While in Vietnam, Joe piloted both the DHC-2 Beaver and DHC-3 Otter, single engine planes used to carry personnel and supplies. After leaving the Army in 1967, Joe applied to Northwest Airlines as a pilot. Joe and the family lived in Minnesota until 1972, when they moved back to Louisiana and started a homestead. Joe continued to be employed with NWA for 32 years before retiring in 1999 as a Captain on a 747.  During his employment with NWA, Joe traveled worldwide, mostly to the Orient. While in Thailand, Joe was introduced to an orphanage which was run by the local Church of Christ. He continued to visit the orphanage when he traveled to Thailand. The Lone Pine Church of Christ still provides support for this orphanage.

 

Following retirement, Joe continued flying every opportunity. He joined the Civil Air Patrol in Lake Charles, for which he flew for almost ten (10) years.  During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrine, Joe logged in more than 25 flying hours surveying the catastrophic damages of cities, communities and towns.  Joe continued working his homestead, growing vegetables, harvesting hay and maintaining livestock. Joe loved farming and growing corn, tomatoes and watermelons.

 

Joe was a wonderful husband and father. He worked hard at being a good Christian, as he believed in God and was determined to go to Heaven.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of sixty-four years, Rosalind Jeans Maricelli of Merryville, LA; daughters, Sara Yvonne Grant and Mark of Natchitoches, LA, Christine Midkiff and David of Many, LA; grandchildren, Laura Wolf and Derek. Jamie Perez and Rolando, Ryker Grant, Henry Grant and Charlie, Ian Grant; great grandchildren, Micheal Grant, Willow Grant, Zoey Grant, Cameron Wolf and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

 

He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Neal Maricelli; parents, Ray and Florence Maricelli; sisters, Yvonne Maricelli, Billie Jean Brown, Regina Harper.

 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 16, 2024 from 1:00 PM until the time of service at 3:00 PM at Lone Pine Church of Christ in Merryville, LA. Cary Cooley will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Ryker Grant, Henry Grant, Ian Grant, David Midkiff, Mark Grant, Warren Cooley, Derek Wolf. Burial will follow at Meadows Cemetery in Merryville, LA.