~ IN MEMORY ~
NWA Capt. Peter G. Conklin
February 1, 1932 ~ December 5, 2013
Notification with the
passing of NWA Capt. Peter Gordon ‘Pete’ Conklin, age 81. Captain Conklin
joined Northwest 01-14-1959 and retired at the mandatory age 60 in 1992. I
believe Captain Conklin had most recently resided at 4839 Spring Circle,
Minnetonka MN 55345-3417.
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Conklin, Peter G. age 81, of Minnetonka, passed away Dec. 5, 2013. Pete
grew up in Suffern, New York and was a graduate of Colgate College. He served as
a pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps. Pete worked for Northwest Airlines, first
flying the Lockheed Electra and rising through the ranks to captain the 747. In
his 30+ year career he established lifelong friendships while "flying the line"
and working as a respected instructor. Pete's enduring passion was golf. His
interest in golf began as a child when he would wade across the Ramapo River to
caddie at (and sometimes sneak onto) the HouvenKopf Country Club. As a Marine,
Pete was called before his commanding officer and charged with the duty of
making regular tee times and filling foursomes - a task he delighted in. His
friends and family can attest to his scheduling skills and logistical acumen.
Pete was an excellent player. He maintained a low handicap, shooting his age
throughout his 70s. He was well known and loved in the golf community, from the
course pros with whom he negotiated group rates, to the salesmen who swapped
golf clubs with him. Pete left his mark. He will be remembered by family and
friends for his kindness, caring and laughter. Survived by five children: Pete
(Sue) Conklin, Kate (Steve) Malin, Dave (Michon) Conklin, Karin (Anthony) Witte,
Dan (Vionka) Conklin, his beloved sister Nicki McMahon, 12 grandchildren, 10
nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Memorial
service at Hazeltine Golf Club, Sat., Feb. 8, 11 a.m.
.Published in Star Tribune on Dec. 12, 2013
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