~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, NWA Capt. Richard Pierce CRIPPEN
Sr.
December 1, 1939 ~ September 19, 2022
Notice of passing …..retired Northwest Airlines pilot
Captain Richard Pierce "Dick" CRIPPEN Sr., age 83. Captain Crippen joined Northwest Airlines 5-6-1968. Widowed in November 2020 with the passing of
his wife Nancy, Captain Crippen is survived by his sons and their families.
Obituary information is available for viewing
online at
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/twincities/name/richard-crippen-obituary?id=36570469
Arrangements have been entrusted to Willwerscheid
Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Grand Avenue Chapel,
1167 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN. https://willwerscheid.com/
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary : Richard Pierce "Dick" CRIPPEN
Sr.
Age 83, of Apple Valley, MN Passed away peacefully
Monday, September 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy
(Sweetman). Dick is survived by his loving sons, Curt (Mary) Crippen of
Chanhassen and Rick (Sonja Kunkel) Crippen of Lakeville; grandchildren, Daniel,
Emma, Audrey, and Olivia; and his beloved sister, Mary Marshall of Walla Walla
WA, her children, Scott, Cathy and their families. He is also survived by
Nancy's children, Jeanne, Ann, Charlie, and Mari and their respective families.
Dick was born December 1, 1939 in Evanston, Illinois to Curtiss and Mary
(Pierce) Crippen. After attending Claremont Men's College, he followed in his
father's footsteps to serve his country by enlisting in the Navy. Dick flew the
A-1 Skyraider until 1968, when he began his career flying for Northwest
Airlines, achieving the rank of captain in 1985. Before retiring he served as a
NATCO flight instructor. Dick was a devoted husband, son and father, frequently
reminding his sons of The Golden Rule, and setting an example of dedication and
sacrifice for his family. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family,
traveling, hunting and fishing. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday,
September 26, at 10am, with visitation one hour prior, at The Church of the
Assumption, 51 West Seventh Street, St. Paul, MN.
Condolences to Willwerscheid Funeral Home at
willwerscheid.com.
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Wife: https://willwerscheid.com/tribute/details/267579/NANCY-CRIPPEN/obituary.html#tribute-start
Nancy Jeanne Crippen (Nee Cramblit), age 86, of
Apple Valley, MN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family
on Monday November 16, 2020.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh
Sweetman, Jr. and daughter, Catherine Niedermaier. She is survived by loving
husband, Richard P. Crippen; children, Jeanne (Peter) Vorhes, Ann (David)
Jaede, Charlie (Lynn) Sweetman, and Mari (Michael) Dwyer; eleven grandchildren,
Dan Niedermaier, Theresa McLaughlin, David Niedermaier, Maggie and John Vorhes,
Liz Lindner, Tom and Laura Jaede, Jacob and Abbey Sweetman, and Shannon Dwyer;
fourteen great-grandchildren, Juliana, Hanna, David, Joey, Tommy, Danny, Ava,
Jack, Claire, Katelynn, Evan, Emma, Abbey, and Isaiah; her brother, A. Joseph
(Joella) Cramblit; very special niece Debra Binder; Richard's children, Curtiss
and Richard; and many other nieces, nephews and dear friends……………………………….
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