~ IN MEMORY ~
NC/RC/NWA Capt. Robert Lee O’Connor
May 5, 1923 ~ October 17, 2013
Notification with the passing of NWA pilot Captain
Robert Lee O’Connor, age 90. I believe Captain O’Connor would have retired with
Republic Airlines prior to their merging with Northwest. Captain O’Connor
was widowed in December 2009. He had most recently resided at
16255 Coronado Ct., Brookfield WI
53005-3205
Thank you,
~ Carol
~ Carol
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O'Connor, Robert L.: Newspaper Obituary
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI)
O'Connor, Robert L.
October 17, 2013, age 90 years.
Beloved husband of the late Virginia "Jinny" (nee Meyer). Further survived
by his dear friends Roberta "Bobbie" (the late Richard) Wagner, Don (Janet)
Hurrle, Vic (Diane) Brulc, his faithful Companion "Murphy" and many aviation
friends.
Bob was an avid pilot, he started out at the Waukesha Airport, where he
owned his private hanger where he built and owned various aircraft. Bob also was
a commercial airline pilot and flew for North Central Airlines, Republic
Airlines, retired from Northwest Airlines. After his retirement he flew
corporate jets for Jack Safro and Roundy's Corporation. Bob was also proud of
being a founding member of the EAA.
Visitation will be held on Thursday October 24 from 9-10 AM at the Funeral
Home with a funeral service at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, if desired memorials
to Elmbrook Humane Society appreciated.
Funeral home website: http://www.harderfuneralhome.com/obituary/Robert-Lee-O-Connor/Brookfield-WI/1305478
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Virginia Edna O'Connor
December 7, 1924 - December 9, 2009
Obituary Virginia E. O'Connor "Jinny" (nee Meyer) December 9, 2009, age 85
years. Beloved and devoted wife of Robert "her Bob Boy" L., for 62 years. Sister
of the late Robert (Alice) Meyer. Step-sister of Sandy (Alan) Searing. Dear
friend of Marna Moolla and Muriel Patzer. Godmother of Michelle. Also survived
by many other relatives and special friends. During WWII Jinny was a teletype
operator. After the war, for 7 years she was a caregiver of orphaned infants and
young children at the Milwaukee County Home for Dependent Children. She then
worked as a nurses aide at The Lutheran Home for 17 years, subsequent to that
she volunteered at The Lutheran Home for 20 years. She was a longtime member of
Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran Church, on N. 68th and W. Center Sts., where she regularly
volunteered and served on several committees.
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