~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF veteran, NWA Capt. Richard E. 'Dick' Simonson
May 3, 1935 ~ June 6, 2021
Word has reached us with news of the passing of retired
Northwest pilot Captain Richard 'Dick' Eugene Simonson, age 86. Captain Simonson joined Northwest Airlines
09-12-1964. He is survived by his wife
Irma, his children and his grandchildren.
Obituary information for Captain Simonson may be viewed online at
https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000393328/?fullname=richard-e-dick-simonson
We understand that the Simonsons were currently living in a
retirement home in Eden Prairie MN, and that Dick had been struggling with
dementia related health issues of late. Perhaps
tomorrow the funeral home website will be updated with live streaming
information https://www.washburn-mcreavy.com/ …… please see obituary information below.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary : Richard E.
'Dick' Simonson
Simonson, Richard E. "Dick" age 86 of Burnsville,
passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021. Survived by loving wife of 56 years,
Irma; children, Kaari (John) Allen, Sonya McMichael and Rolf (Megan) Simonson;
grandchildren, Andrew, Michael, Jett, Preston and Ben. Preceded in death by
son, Eric and parents, Pearle and Evelyn. Dick was a veteran of the US Air
Force. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison where he
played football. He retired from Northwest Airlines after 29 years as a captain.
He enjoyed skiing and golf, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his
family. Memorial service Monday, June 21, 1 PM at Christ Presbyterian Church, W
70th St at Hwy 100, Edina. Everyone is welcome to attend the service in person,
respecting social distancing guidelines. Livestream of the service will be
available at livestream.com/… Private interment Lakewood Cemetery. If you
choose to remember Dick, you may do so at alz.org (Alzheimer's Assoc)
Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996
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