~ IN MEMORY ~
NWA Captain Douglas Alan Holtan
April 22, 1943 ~ October 16, 2022
From the RNPA group we learn of the passing of
retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Douglas Alan 'Doug' Holtan, age
79. Captain Holtan joined Northwest
Airlines 03-15-1965. Widowed just one
year ago, Doug is survived by his children and their families.
Obituaries for both Doug and Gail are posted below…..here
are the Star Tribune news links:
https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000440025/?fullname=douglas-alan-doug-holtan
https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000405166/
The Holtans had most recently resided in Forest
Lake, Minnesota:
7735 N Shore Cir N # N , Forest Lake, MN 55025
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000440025/?fullname=douglas-alan-doug-holtan
OBITUARY : Holtan, Douglas (Doug) Alan 79 died on
October 16, 2022. Born and raised in Minneapolis, MN, Doug attended Washburn
High School, class of '61, later moving to a home on Forest Lake. He was
generous, kind, honest, and fun-loving. Captain Holtan was a career NWA pilot
from March 1965 to April 2003. He enjoyed investing, fishing, the BWCA, and
spending time and traveling with his wife, family, and friends. His passion for
nature was passed on to all his children/ grandchildren. You could always find
him up for a late night chat, cleaning the kitchen, and puttering around the
house. He loved the simple things. Doug was preceded in death in 2021 by
beloved wife Gail (Solberg) Holtan, parents Chester Hanley and Gladys V. (Lynn)
Holtan, brother Lynn "Skip" Holtan. Doug is survived by daughters
Tracy Holtan, Katie (Holtan) Philippi (Chris); brother Mark Holtan;
grandchildren Dominik Ellena (Hadley), Savanna Ellena, Tori Philippi, Maggie
Philippi, Isabella McCormick, Riley Philippi, and great-granddaughter Ivy Ellena.
Private Celebration of Life service will be held. Memorials preferred to YMCA
of the North, NW 5901, P.O. Box 1450, Minneapolis, MN 55485. ymcanorth.org/… or
Salvation Army give.salvationarmyusa.org/ways-to-give/ …
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https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000405166/
wife : Gail Kathryn Holtan
March 21, 1944 ~ October 7, 2021
Holtan, Gail Kathryn (Solberg) Skier, biker
(Tuesday biking group), sailor, traveler, member of the National Ski Patrol for
40 yrs, volunteer wedding coordinator at Faith Lutheran Church in Forest Lake
for 18 yrs, and an avid bridge player. Gail had many circles of cherished
friends. If you ever received a highlighted article from Gail, you knew she
truly cared for you. Gail passed away on Oct 7, 2021 at age 77. Preceded in
death by parents R. Bernard and Ethel (Saari) Solberg. Survived by beloved
husband of 57 years, Douglas Holtan; children Tracy Holtan, Katie (Holtan)
Philippi (Chris Philippi): sister Berdine (Solberg) Lakotas; brothers Orris
Solberg, Roger Solberg: grandchildren Dominik Ellena, Savanna Ellena, Tori
Philippi, Maggie Philippi, Isabella McCormick and Riley Philippi…………..
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