~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, NWA Capt. Keith L. Sterling
September 27, 1941 - October 5, 2022
Notice of passing ….retired Northwest Airlines pilot
and RNPA member Captain Keith Leroy
Sterling, age 81. Captain Sterling
joined Northwest Airlines 06-16-1969. He
is survived by his wife Virginia “Ginny” and his son Mike (Laura).
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Fort Myers, FL 33907
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary : Keith L. Sterling, age 81 of Fort
Myers, FL (formerly of Apple Valley, MN), passed away on Oct. 5, 2022. Survived
by his loving wife of 59 years, Ginny; and son, Mike (Laura).
Keith was a very loving, devoted husband and a
proud father. A lover of all things outdoors which fueled his desire to travel
and see more. In college he earned an Electrical Engineering degree and joined
the ROTC. After joining the Air Force, stationed in Selma, AL, he ascended to
the rank of Captain as a Flight Instructor for Fighter Pilots in the mid-60s.
His love of service to our country made him deeply patriotic. He was active in
many volunteer groups and took immense pride in supplying and properly retiring
American Flags with the American Legion in Cypress Woods, Florida. Keith was
extremely competitive; from betting biggest and most fish caught for the day,
driving racecars in Circle track and Drag racing, Hunting, Golf, Billiards, or
any fun activity. In 1969 he began his Career at Northwest Airlines; he loved
that job so much he would say he felt like he was stealing his paycheck. NWA
allowed him to travel the world and see the things he always dreamed of seeing.
In Retirement, Ginny and Keith traveled SE Asia and Europe by air and North
America in their RV. They both loved time together and with friends. Keith will
be deeply missed by all that knew him.
Funeral at 11am on Mon., Oct. 17, 2022, at Henry
W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, with visitation one
hour prior. Interment at Lebanon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are
preferred to Toy’s for Tot’s or any charity that helps families in need.
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