NC/RC/NWA Capt. Duane Vern Edelman

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NC/RC/NWA Capt. Duane Vern Edelman

June 19, 1941 ~ November 6, 2023

 

Notice of passing….retired North Central/Republic/Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Duane Vern Edelman, age 82.  I believe Duane began his commercial flying 05-09-1966.  Duane is survived by his wife Frances, and by his children and their families.

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/duane-edelman-obituary?id=53539445 

also full obituary at https://www.whitefuneralhomes.com/obituary/duane-edelman 

 

Obituary :  Duane Edelman

Duane V. Edelman, 82, born on June 19, 1941, passed away on November 6, 2023.

 

Visitation: Saturday, November 11, 2023, 3:00 PM at White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Ave., Apple Valley, MN

Prayer Service: Saturday, November 11, 2023, 4:00 PM at White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Ave., Apple Valley, MN

Reception and meal following the service: Edelman Farm, 16683 Biscayne Ave., Farmington, MN

 

Duane attended Clintonville High School.

 

He worked for North Central Airlines, Republic Airlines, and Northwest Airlines.

 

Duane served in the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds and the Iowa National Guard.

 

In order to honor Duane's memory, donations can be made to the MN Aviation Hall of Fame scholarship fund, P.O. Box 2176, Burnsville, MN 55337, Attn: Scholarships.

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Duane Vern Edelman

June 19, 1941 - November 6, 2023

Edelman, Duane V. age 82, of Farmington, MN, passed away November 6, 2023. Duane was born on June 19, 1941 to parents Glen and Martha (Stewart) Edelman.  Duane lost his mother as an infant and was lovingly raised by step-mother Ella (Stewart) Edelman.   Duane grew up in Clintonville, WI and graduated from Clintonville High School in 1959.  After graduation, Duane joined the Air Force . The pinnacle of his Air Force career was becoming a crew chief for the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds.  He exited active duty to the Iowa National Guard in Sioux City, IA and finished his military service there. 

 

Duane married Frances Schlotman on August 22, 1965 and together they raised their family of three children.  They moved to Farmington, MN in 1969 and started a hobby farm, which over the years gave Duane much enjoyment.  In 1966, Duane earned his flight ratings in Sioux City, IA and hired on with North Central Airlines.  His career spanned 38 years with North Central, Republic and Northwest airlines.  He retired from the airlines in 2001, and continued his impact on the industry by starting his company Aircraft Data Fusion.  Duane continued making advancements in the industry until his very last day.

 

Duane had many accomplishments throughout his life to be proud of. He served on the SAE-S7 committee as Chairman. Through this work he helped develop standards for airline operations in foreign airspace.  Other career accomplishments included flying six models of airline transport planes.  He held two director positions with the airlines and worked to develop the electronic flight bag.  Duane was also involved with several NASA projects and believed in the advancement of technology for the airlines and the aviation industry.  In 2022, he was inducted into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame. 

 

Duane loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He and Fran started an annual tradition of a week-long cabin vacation with the entire family.  While he tended the fire, he imparted his vast knowledge with his kids and grandkids.  He had the ability to make every person he met feel special and inspired. 

 

Duane will remain in the hearts of his wife Frances, children Todd (Laurie), Tanya (Todd) Kubista, Troy (Amy); grandchildren Emily (Bryce), Megan, Abigail, Lauren, Jackson, Bennett, Ashtyn, Triston, Ashley; sister Donna, and many other family and friends.

 

He is preceded in death by parents Martha and Glen, step-mother Ella, brother Dale, sister Debbie, and several in-laws.

 

Visitation will be held at White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Ave., Apple Valley, MN on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 3 p.m. with a prayer service at 4 p.m. Reception and meal following the service will be held at the Edelman Farm, 16683 Biscayne Ave., Farmington, MN.  Interment at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the MN Aviation Hall of Fame scholarship fund, P.O. Box 2176, Burnsville, MN 55337, Attn:  Scholarships. https://mahof.org/scholarships/