~ IN MEMORY ~
NWA/DL pilot Richard Carl Read, age 61
April 8, 1959 ~ December 23, 2021
…joined Northwest Airlines 08-26-1985
https://m.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000420650/?fullname=richard-c-dick-read
Read, Richard C. "Dick" age 61, of Lino
Lakes -1977 grad of Irondale High School and former Delta Airlines pilot, took
flight into divine life on December 23, 2021, at home amid his loving family
and friends. A wonderfully bright light on this Earth went out that day, but
now shines its warmth and beauty from heaven. Dick loved life and people, and
they both loved him back. He radiated exceptional friendliness and a helpful
hand to all he encountered - whether to total strangers or his family and
friends, and was remembered as much by his kindness to others as by his size
and stature. Dick loved anything motorized and was happiest when driving the
roads, snowmobiling the trails, jet-skiing the waves, or flying among the
clouds. He was also known for his calm demeanor and easy manner - unless
driving behind slow or distracted drivers! He is surely missed by all who knew
and loved him, including his father Richard (Joanne) Read, mother Sandra
Burrill, siblings Renee (Rob) Stafford, Mike (Karen) Read, Suzanne (Jim)
Schilling; and several nieces, nephews and step-siblings. A Celebration of Life
will be held April 16, 2022 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at the Sgt. John Rice VFW Post
6316, 1374 109th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434.
Published by Pioneer Press from Mar. 27 to Apr.
10, 2022.
Dick helped me buy my first new car. A 1989 Honda CRX SI. Black, for $11k. He bought a black Honda Accord. He had a really cool black Firebird he traded in for the Honda. He also took me flying in a Cessna over the Hudson River. Thanks for the great memories, Dick. RIP, until we meet again.
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