NWA/DL Capt. Martin Arthur Pegelow

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA/DL Capt. Martin Arthur Pegelow

May 3, 1949 ~ June 19, 2024

 

We note the passing of retired Northwest/Delta pilot Captain Martin “Marty” Arthur Pegelow, age 75.  Captain Pegelow began his commercial flying with Northwest Airlines 04-02-1979 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  Widowed with the passing of his wife Jackie, he is survived by his children and his grandchildren.

 

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.gillettememorialchapel.com/obituaries/martin-pegelow  also at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/martin-pegelow-obituary?id=55436293

 

Martin Arthur Pegelow obituary

Martin (Marty) Arthur Pegelow, 75, of Sebastian, FL was called to his Lord and Savior on June 19, 2024.

Marty was born on May 3, 1949, in Highland Park, IL to Earl and Shirley Pegelow. He graduated from Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Prairie View, IL in 1967 and from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL in 1971. Following college, Marty went into the Navy for jet pilot/aircraft training and completed officer training. He married Jacqueline (Goza) Pegelow on June 23, 1973, in Gulf Breeze, FL and celebrated 50 years of marriage last June. Marty flew commercially for Northwest Airlines (becoming Delta Airlines) for 30 years, traveling 22,500 hours in the air and to 17 countries. Marty was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church in Northfield, MN for 27 years and attended Community Baptist Church in Sebastian, FL for the past 10 years.

 

Marty faithfully led and loved his family, seeking his Heavenly Father every step of the way. He was a patient and devoted father, natural teacher, and servant leader. He was the first line of contact for many people as they knew he would be quick to help, offer sound advice or advocate on their behalf. With his wide breadth of knowledge, his skilled critical thinking and his ability to fix anything, Marty poured himself into helping others, actively serving his church and his community. He compassionately and lovingly cared for his wife, Jackie in her last years of life. He loved adventures and exploring the world, and was a lifelong learner, expert problem solver, and fantastic story-teller.

 

Marty is survived by his children, Kim Pegelow, Kerri (Conor) Angell and Paul (Morgan) Pegelow and six grandchildren, Lillian, Elias, Miriam, Ireland, Abram and Victoria, and his brother Jerry (Vicki) Pegelow. He was preceded in death by his wife Jackie and his parents Earl and Shirley Pegelow.

 

A memorial service to celebrate Marty’s life will be held on Thursday, July 18th at 11:00am at Community Baptist Church, 12534 Roseland Rd, Sebastian, FL 32958 with Pastor John Stevens officiating. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in honor of Marty to the EAA Young Eagles https://www.eaa.org/eaa/apps/donations/donationye or BMW Motorcycles of America Safe Miles Endowment https://bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/safemiles-endowment

 

FUNERAL HOME:  Walker Funeral Home, 410 S Medical Arts Court, Gillette WY

NEA/DL Capt. John Barry Fraser

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NEA/DL Capt. John Barry Fraser

May 25, 1938 - June 20, 2024

 

We note the passing of retired Northeast/Delta pilot Captain John Barry Fraser, age 86.  Captain Fraser began his commercial flying with Northeast Airlines 10-04-1965 and retired with Delta Air Lines based Boston.  He is survived by his wife Monica.

 

Obituary information is available online at

https://www.remickgendron.com/obituaries/John-Fraser-5/#!/TributeWall 

 

Obituary for John B Fraser

North Hampton - John Barry Fraser, 86, of North Hampton, passed away at home on Thursday, June 20, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Monica (Conley) Fraser.

 

Born in Rumford, ME, on May 25, 1938, John was the son of the late Donia and Ida (Gaudet) Fraser. Raised and educated in Rumford, John attended Stephen's High School and graduated in 1956. John went on to attend Catholic University in Washington D.C. He enlisted in the United States Air Force Officer's Training Program and was commissioned a second leiutenant in 1962, emerging as a a fully trained Air Force pilot. This was the beginning of his life in the skies. John flew as a pilot for North Eastern Airways until 1984 and for 25+ years as captain for Delta Air Lines.

 

John was the youngest person in Maine to receive his pilot's license at the age of 15 in 1953. He spent much of his early life at Twitchell's Airfield in Lewiston, Maine. As a very young boy, he spent hours building and flying model airplanes. His objectives were achieved with his clear energy and dedication.

 

John was a great advocate of the outdoors. If there was a hill to ski, a fish to catch, a ship to sail, or a hunting trip to experience, he was there. He made many good friends in these pursuits.

 

John and Monica, his beloved wife, spent many winters in Park City, Utah, skiing in the company of friends, and in The Villages of Florida. Most of their summers were spent on the coast in Kennebunk, Maine, where they had a delightful home just across from the beach. The number of wonderful events for family and friends' number in the hundreds. Always, gatherings were hosted on the 4th of July when fireworks lit the sky in front of the assembled. John always chose to watch the fireworks on TV rather than fight the assembled crowds. John and Monica were necessary presences at the many holidays and celebrations of family. He will be greatly missed.

 

John is survived by his wife, Monica (Conley) Fraser of North Hampton, his siblings, Theodore Fraser of West Kennebunk, ME, and Cynthia Graves of West Kennebunk, ME. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, John is predeceased by his brother-in-law Eugene Graves.

 

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember John for a funeral Mass on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at St. Theresa’s Parish, 820 Central Rd, Rye Beach, NH 03871. Interment will be held privately, and John will be laid to rest with military honors at the New Hampshire State Veteran’s Cemetery in Boscawen.

 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in John's memory to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital by clicking here

PAA/DL Capt. Dale E. Carman

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, PAA/DL Capt. Dale E. Carman

June 13, 1934 ~ June 12, 2024

 

We note the passing of USAF ret. Major and retired Pan Am/Delta pilot Captain Dale E. Carman, age 89, and just shy of 90 yrs.  Captain Carman began his commercial flying 01-04-1965.  He is survived by his wife Louise, and by his children and his siblings and their families.

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/mississippivalleypublishing/name/dale-carman-obituary?id=55418380 

PCN memorial site

Dale Carman Obituary

Dale E. Carman, 89, "darlin' husband" of 32 years to Louise, passed away on June 12 2024, in Stony Brook, New York. He was born on June 13, 1934, on a farm in Yarmouth, Iowa, son of the late James and Eva (nee Fischer) Carman.

 

Dale, a United States Air Force Veteran, served 10 years actively and 30 years in the Reserve. He received various honors, which included the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Air Force Longevity Award with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC). Dale retired at the rank of Major.

 

Finding immense fulfillment and joy in flying, Dale went on to join the upper echelon of aviation, becoming a Pan Am Pilot, where he was a "Sky God" for 26 years (1965-1991). After their demise, he continued his piloting career with Delta Airlines until his retirement in 2001.

 

His career granted him the opportunity to fulfill his love of traveling the world, taking him through six continents. Though he traveled far and wide, Alaska held a special place in his heart. The scenery, wildlife, and good fishing brought him back year after year.

 

When he wasn't enjoying walks to watch the sunset with his wife and dogs, Taylor and the late Sawyer, Dale was keeping busy by reading, doing the daily crossword puzzle, sudokus, and playing card games with his family, whom he loved very dearly.

 

Dale is survived by his wife Louise, his children Andra Renee Carman and Michael Carman, his siblings Marie Basset (Greg), James Carman (Neoma), many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews whom he adored. He is predeceased by siblings Margaret Ann Thomas, David Carman, and Glenn Carman.

 

Visitation and funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the Branch Funeral Home, 190 E. Main Street, Smithtown, NY, 11787. Internment was at the Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Blvd., Calverton, N.Y.

WA/DL Capt. Daniel F. Kisla

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

WA/DL Capt. Daniel F. Kisla

January 5, 1940 ~ June 20, 2024

 

From friends and colleagues, we have learned of the passing of retired Western/Delta pilot Captain Dan Kisla, age 84.  Dan joined Western Airlines 03-17-1969 and was based SLC/030.  He retired with Delta Air Lines with 30+ years of service.

Arrangements are not yet known. Should more information be received, we will pass it along to you.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

NWA Capt. Joseph M. Maricelli

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Joseph M. Maricelli

December 6, 1939 ~ June 13, 2024

 

From the RNPA/retired Northwest pilots group comes word with the passing of Captain Joe Maricelli, age 84.  Joe joined Northwest Airlines 12-04-1967.  He is survived by his wife Rosalind, and by his children and their families.

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.myers-colonialfuneralhome.com/obituaries/joseph-maricelli 

Obituary Joseph Maricelli

Joseph Marion Maricelli, 84, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

 

Joe Maricelli was born to Ray and Florence Maricelli in Merryville, LA. He graduated from Merryville High School in 1957. He was awarded a football scholarship to Northwestern State College (now NSU) in Natchitoches, LA. He enrolled at NSC where he played football in the positions of fullback and halfback and joined ROTC.  He was named All Gulf States Conference team while at NSC.  He married Rosalind Jeans in July 1959. They had their first child, Neal, in April 1960. Their second child, Yvonne, was born in April 1962. Joe graduated from NSC with a bachelor’s degree in 1962. Despite being recruited by the Canadian Football League, Joe joined the Army as an entry-level officer and was sent to Ft. Benning, Georgia for basic training.  While at Ft. Benning, Joe played for the Ft. Benning Doughboys, helping them win their conference championship in 1962.  On a fluke, a friend asked him to take the test to be a pilot in the Army; he passed the test and was transferred to Ft. Rucker, Alabama for flight training. While at Ft. Rucker, Joe and Rosalind had their third child, Christine, in June 1964.

 

Joe was then stationed in Augsburg, Germany, where the family lived while Joe was working with the Army, flying around Europe.

 

When Joe was sent to Vietnam by the Army, the rest of the family returned to the States and resided in Port Arthur, Texas awaiting his safe return. While in Vietnam, Joe piloted both the DHC-2 Beaver and DHC-3 Otter, single engine planes used to carry personnel and supplies. After leaving the Army in 1967, Joe applied to Northwest Airlines as a pilot. Joe and the family lived in Minnesota until 1972, when they moved back to Louisiana and started a homestead. Joe continued to be employed with NWA for 32 years before retiring in 1999 as a Captain on a 747.  During his employment with NWA, Joe traveled worldwide, mostly to the Orient. While in Thailand, Joe was introduced to an orphanage which was run by the local Church of Christ. He continued to visit the orphanage when he traveled to Thailand. The Lone Pine Church of Christ still provides support for this orphanage.

 

Following retirement, Joe continued flying every opportunity. He joined the Civil Air Patrol in Lake Charles, for which he flew for almost ten (10) years.  During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrine, Joe logged in more than 25 flying hours surveying the catastrophic damages of cities, communities and towns.  Joe continued working his homestead, growing vegetables, harvesting hay and maintaining livestock. Joe loved farming and growing corn, tomatoes and watermelons.

 

Joe was a wonderful husband and father. He worked hard at being a good Christian, as he believed in God and was determined to go to Heaven.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of sixty-four years, Rosalind Jeans Maricelli of Merryville, LA; daughters, Sara Yvonne Grant and Mark of Natchitoches, LA, Christine Midkiff and David of Many, LA; grandchildren, Laura Wolf and Derek. Jamie Perez and Rolando, Ryker Grant, Henry Grant and Charlie, Ian Grant; great grandchildren, Micheal Grant, Willow Grant, Zoey Grant, Cameron Wolf and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

 

He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Neal Maricelli; parents, Ray and Florence Maricelli; sisters, Yvonne Maricelli, Billie Jean Brown, Regina Harper.

 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 16, 2024 from 1:00 PM until the time of service at 3:00 PM at Lone Pine Church of Christ in Merryville, LA. Cary Cooley will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Ryker Grant, Henry Grant, Ian Grant, David Midkiff, Mark Grant, Warren Cooley, Derek Wolf. Burial will follow at Meadows Cemetery in Merryville, LA.

DL Capt. Wilburne “Wells” Turner

  

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Wilburne “Wells” Turner

June 19, 1945 ~ September 14, 2023

 

We have just learned of the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Wilburne Wells Turner Jr., age 78.  Captain Turner joined Delta Air Lines 5/30/1988 and was Atlanta based.  He is survived by his wife Bridget Waluch. 

Condolences may be sent to the family at

    1586 TRESTLE GLEN RD.,  OAKLAND CA 94610-1865

https://supersabresociety.com/biography/turner-wilburne-wells-jr/

Wilburne Wells Turner, Jr.

Preferred Name: Wells

Nickname/Call Sign: Whiskey

Date of Birth: June 19, 1945

Highest Military Grade: Select

Hometown: Teachey, NC

Headed West Date: September 14, 2023

Biography

Wells Turner flew the F-100 in 1970 531st Tactical Fighter Squadron/3rd Tactical Fighter Wing, out of Bien Hoa, Vietnam and the 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron/35th Tactical Fighter Wing out of Phan Rang, Vietnam. He was then assigned to the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron/4403rd Tactical Fighter Wing, out of England AFB, LA.

………………………………………………………

Wilburne “Wells” Turner, “Headed West” on September 14, 2023.

https://supersabresociety.com/headed_west/wilburne-wells-turner-headed-west-on-september-14-2023/ 

By MB Barrett

Well’s wife Bridget Waluch told us “Wells was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on 06 April 2023, he passed away five months later on 14 September 2023.

Wells read every single word of every issue of The Intake. Wells was grateful for you, Jim and The Intake team for creating the Super Sabre Society and publishing The Intake. I attended a few of the reunions in Las Vegas with Wells. Reconnecting with his fellow F-100 pilots was one of the highlights of Wells’ life.”

 

DL Capt. Arthur G. Huckabee

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, DL Capt. Arthur Huckabee

December 1, 1959 - May 8, 2024

 

We note the passing of retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Arthur “Art” Glenn Huckabee, age 64.  Art joined Delta Air Lines 10-29-1990.  He is survived by his wife Rochelle along with many other dear family members. 

A whitepages search lists the Huckabee’s most recent address as

3130 Coventry Ct.,  Cumming, GA 30041

 

Art’s obituary information can be found online at

 https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/arthur-huckabee-obituary?pid=207101079

 

Arthur Huckabee Obituary

Cumming, Georgia - With much sadness, the family of Arthur Glenn Huckabee announces that following a lengthy illness, he passed away on May 8, 2024, at home with his wife Rochelle by his side. Art was born in Greensboro, NC on December 1, 1959, to Robert C and Doris G Huckabee. He grew up in Charlotte, NC and graduated near the top of his class from Myers Park High School in 1978 and with a BA in History from Duke University in 1982. He attended flight school with the US Navy and was a Commander in the US Naval Reserves. He worked for Delta Air Lines for almost 30 years as a flight instructor and Captain.

 

Art was an accomplished person with many interests. As a young adult, he pursued his love of black and white photography and built a go-kart, a kayak, and a grandfather clock with the help of his dad. He ran several marathons and included running as a part of his daily life for many years. Art was musically talented. He excelled at singing and was the male lead of his high school musical, an early member of the Duke Pitchforks acapella group, and a past member of Sound Investment, an Atlanta-based acapella group.

 

Art was a true gourmet, who relished testing elaborate recipes and finding the perfect beverage accompaniment. He was compared to Anthony Bourdin, as he was the first to offer his expert advice on where to eat, anywhere in the world. He shared his love of food and cooking with his son Adam, often trading recipes and comparing anecdotes about their recently cooked meals. He so very often surprised his family and friends with mystery packages of foods he knew they loved, and of course, his favorite Virginia Diner peanuts.

 

From a young age, Art wanted to be an airline pilot and created and always won a childhood game called "pilot," played with his younger sisters in their backyard. He realized his long-time dream by attending Duke University on a Navy ROTC scholarship and entering Navy flight school upon graduation. He flew P-3s for the Navy and ultimately retired from the Naval Reserves after serving as his squadron's Commander. He moved with his family to Atlanta, Georgia in 1992 after joining Delta Air Lines in 1990. At Delta, he flew several types of planes and eventually progressed to training other pilots to fly the A321 in the Atlanta flight simulators.

 

Art and Rochelle had a blended family, including Art's son Adam and Rochelle's son Dominic. Rochelle and he shared many interests, including a love of fine food, socializing with good friends in their neighborhood, riding motorcycles, and traveling. He loved his sons and was very proud of their academic and career accomplishments and of the men they have become. Art and his family and friends spent many hours on their side porch sharing a cigar and lots of laughs. He loved the holidays, and for many years, he prepared Thanksgiving dinners for his family and friends. Art particularly loved Christmas, and he and Adam spent many years sharing Christmases and then further embracing the holiday when joined by Rochelle and Dominic. And he loved cars- another interest shared with Adam and Dominic. His car menagerie included a 1991 Porsche that is still cherished and will see the roads again!

 

Survivors include his wife Rochelle; son Adam; stepson Dominic; mother-in-law Earline Neal; sister-in-law Shannon Nelson and her husband Daniel Nelson, all of the Atlanta area; sister Mary Ellen Huckabee and her husband Steve Lewis of Atlanta; sister Margaret Huckabee and her husband Bill Pritchard of Charlotte, NC; nieces Caroline Lewis, Charlotte Lewis, Ellen Pritchard, and Elizabeth Pritchard; and a host of cousins and other relatives. In addition, he is survived by his first wife Joan Levene (Steve) who remained part of his family throughout the years and joined Rochelle, the boys and Art in many holiday celebrations. Art is also survived and remembered by many close friends from all facets of his life. He was predeceased by his parents, his father-in-law Kenny Neal Sr, and his beloved dog Pepper.

 

The family requests that anyone wishing to make a memorial donation please contribute to GBS/CIDP Foundation International at gbs-cidp.org, in lieu of giving flowers or other gifts. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 4 at 1pm. Please email at aghcelebrationoflife@gmail.com

NWA Capt. William Russell Smith

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NWA Capt. William Russell Smith

October 23, 1942 ~ May 18, 2024

 

We note the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain William Russell Smith, age 81.  Captain Smith joined Northwest Airlines 09-23-1968.  He is survived by his wife Donna, and by his daughters and stepdaughter and their families.

For those who may wish to send a personal note, I see the family’s address listed in whitepages as

2791 SE 450 RD

OSCEOLA MO 64776-7202

 

Obituary information is available online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/william-smith-obituary?id=55313727

also https://heartlandcremation.com/obituary/william-russell-smith/

PCN memorial site

 

Obituary :

William Russell Smith of Osceola, Missouri passed away on May 18, 2024 at Truman Manor Nursing Home. Known to his friends as Russ, he was born in Los Angeles on October 23, 1942, to Ethel and Bunyon Smith. Russ was an energetic and industrious child starting his working career at the age of nine. Each morning at 4 o’clock, he and his beloved dog Princess would get up, roll and deliver papers on his bike and then go on to school. He did this into his early teens. Russ had other jobs that contributed to his character and work ethics; selling papers at the Rose Bowl, working at a hula hoop manufacture, pumping gas, and raising rabbits that he sold to the local market. After graduating from Temple City High School, Russ served four years in the Air Force, then started teaching flying lessons in 1968 at Jenny’s Flying School. He joined Northwest Airlines where he would work for 34 years. He loved to fascinate friends with tales of his flying adventures and corny jokes. After retirement, he found his second love of flying…. racing pigeons. He bred, trained and raced until 2021 when his health required him to slow down. He had as many as 95 pigeons at one time and was totally dedicated to raising them to be the best.

 

Russ also loved his farm animals. Especially his mule Jacqueline. As a child, he spent summers in Chickamauga, Georgia, where his uncle had a mule that he would ride bareback around the farm. He loved that mule so much that he had to have one when he retired and named her Jacqueline.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Zona Mae Tena.

 

Russ leaves his wife and friend of 27 years Donna Gratzer-Smith; brother Ray Thompson (Suzanne); two daughters Michelle Smith and Kristi Lynne Smith (Scott) and stepdaughter Angela Oyler (James); three grandchildren Giovanni LaPietra, Haley Smith and Maguire Moore.

 

His ashes will be taken to Chickamauga Georgia, where his greatest childhood memories were born.

 

 

DL Capt. Eric Park Elbel Sr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Eric Park Elbel Sr.

October 19, 1942  ~  June 8, 2024

 

From friends and colleagues comes news with the passing of retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Eric Park Elbel Sr., age 81.  Captain Elbel joined Delta Air Lines 02-03-1969 and was based ATL/031 at time of retirement.  He is survived by his wife Teresa, and by his children and his grandchildren.

Condolences may be sent to the family at

580 STRATON CHASE SE

MARIETTA GA 30067-9120

 

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit

https://www.carmichaelcares.com/obituaries/Eric-Park-Elbel-Sr?obId=31786779

Obituary :  Eric Park Elbel Sr.

Capt. Eric Park Elbel, Sr., age 81 of Marietta, GA passed away at home on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

The following are his own words to friends and family: “Thinking back over all of the high quality, talented people I’ve known, there have been so many world-class friends it was an honor to know. Good luck followed me all the days of my life.”

 

Eric has requested no memorial service and no flowers. He would prefer that when you gather among friends that you raise a pint to his memory and tell some good stories. If you care to donate in Eric’s memory, please consider St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org/donate).

 

Eric was born to Melvin and Bertha Elbel in Palmerton, PA and spent his childhood in Harrisburg, PA. After graduating from Central Dauphin High School, Eric attended Valley Forge Military Academy from 1960-1962 on a music scholarship. He secured his position by playing an impromptu version of “The Cricket and the Bullfrog” by Jeanne Costello on the sousaphone. From there, he attended San Diego State University from 1962-1964 where he competed with the cross-country team. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a triple major of English, Political Science, and Air Science.

 

Eric joined the United States Air Force and was active from 1964-1969, serving as a Lockheed C-141 Starlifter pilot during the Vietnam War and rising to the rank of Captain. He was in the inactive reserves from 1969-1986. Eric was active in his community and served as Commander of his local Veterans of Foreign Wars post while living in Mt. Morris, IL during the mid-80s.

 

Following active military duty, Eric began flying for Delta Airlines – a job that he loved. He was based in Houston, TX, Chicago, IL, and Cincinnati, OH before relocating to Delta’s hub in Atlanta, GA and moving to Marietta with wife Teresa Duncan-Elbel. By the time of his mandatory retirement, he was making international flights on the Boeing 777. It was the largest and most advanced airplane in Delta’s fleet at the time.

 

Eric remained a committed athlete and enthusiastic traveler and outdoorsman throughout his life. During the ‘80s, he organized an annual 10K race over the Fourth of July in Mt. Morris, IL that drew Olympic-caliber talent. He took great pride in taking first place in the Masters Division 800-meter run at the prestigious Drake Relays in 1987, becoming an All-American in the event while winning the coveted watch and champion’s

t-shirt. As a member and Team Captain of the Delta Dusters and Delta Running Club, he was the Duke recipient in 2001 and traveled the world with teammates including Teresa for the annual World Airline Road Race. In retirement, he trained for Olympic-distance triathlons and competed in sprint triathlons.

 

In addition to running, Eric enjoyed every ball sport and gathered longstanding friends throughout his life while playing. In Houston, he was player-coach of a competitive basketball team. Softball was a passion in Illinois from 1978-1990. Eric continued with senior softball in Marietta from 1992 onward. He also devoted time to tennis, annual golf outings with friends, and yoga. He and Teresa often traveled for San Diego State University football games and more.

 

After retirement, Eric hiked from Glacier National Park to Lake Louise with his nephew. He made the Wainswright Walk across England from St. Bees to Robin Hood Bay. He and Teresa enjoyed traveling to locations worldwide including New Zealand, Europe, China, and the Middle East.

 

Eric is survived by his wife Teresa Duncan-Elbel, his son Jeffrey Park (Melinda) Elbel, daughter Elizabeth “Riana” Spencer Elbel, and son Eric Park (Stephanie) Elbel, Jr. Eric is also survived by grandchildren Megan Elbel (Will) Brunner, Melody Raelene Elbel, Layla Grace Elbel, and Rebecca Faith Elbel. He is survived by siblings George (Jeanie) Elbel, Rev. Roger (Ellen) Elbel, Regena Kosten, and Karl (Judy) Elbel. He is also survived by numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

NAL/PAA/DAL Capt. Donald W. Rhodes

 Note ….. believe Dusty hired on with National January 1969 and that he retained his hire date with the mergers with Pan Am, then Delta....retired with Delta Air Lines 02-01-2001 based 052/ATG, flight instructor with 32 yrs of service

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, NAL/PAA/DAL Capt. Donald William Rhodes

JANUARY 29, 1941 – JUNE 4, 2024

   

We note the passing of retired National/Pan Am/Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Donald “Dusty” William Rhodes, age 83.  Captain Rhodes is survived by his wife Nancy, and by his children and their families.

Obituary information is available online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/donald-rhodes-obituary?id=55306560

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/marco-island-fl/donald-rhodes-11846839

For those who may wish to send a personal note, I see the family’s address listed in whitepages as

742 Hideaway Cir W , Marco Island, FL 34145

 

PCN memorial site

 

Donald Rhodes Obituary

Donald "Dusty" William Rhodes, 83, of Marco Island, passed away June 4, 2024. He was born in Orange, NJ to Nellie Van Vlaanderen Rhodes Titus and William Rhodes.

 

At the age of 13, Dusty moved to Upper Montclair, NJ, where he attended College High at Montclair State College. At the age of 17, he received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He was the youngest "plebe" in his incoming freshman class at the academy. He graduated in 1962 from the Naval Academy with a degree in engineering and entered training to be a naval aviator.

 

Right after graduation, he married his childhood neighbor, Nancy Crook Rhodes. After their wedding, they headed to Pensacola, FL to attend his aviation flight training. Not specifically deployed to Vietnam, Dusty flew missions as commander of an Orion P3 anti-submarine aircraft into the country while stationed in Alaska. At the age of 23, he gained the distinction of being the youngest captain of his own aircraft.

 

After his time with the Navy, Dusty moved his family to Miami and signed on with National Airlines. In the 70's the airline industry was unstable and was on strike quite often. This required Dusty to find alternate work to support his family. He and a few pilot friends formed a little company Dick-Tap-O-Dust where they paved driveways, painted houses and tarred roofs.

 

Knowing this would not support his growing family, he went back to school at the University of Miami and obtained his law degree. After graduation in 1974, the family moved to Marco Island, FL to be closer to his mother and step-father. It was here that he met Glenn Tucker and together they created the Rhodes & Tucker Law Offices on Marco Island. He still continued to fly with National Airlines, which was then acquired by Pan Am and then finally with Delta Airlines. He and his co-captain buddy Bennett Shelfer helped to negotiate the terms of the acquisition of Pan Am to Delta.

 

Along with Bennett Shelfer, Dusty piloted the press plane for Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, W. George Bush, and once for Bill Clinton. Dusty was present for many historical summits and decisions made by President George H.W. Bush and developed a very special friendship with the former president. He, Ben and President Bush were known to play practical jokes on each other each trip. It was almost a "who can outdo who" when they were together. Dusty was also blessed to develop very special relationships with both President W. George Bush and Governor Jeb Bush. Governor Bush appointed Dusty to serve as an Election

 

Commissioner for the state of Florida and was eventually Chairman of that board.

 

In between his travel schedule and time in the law firm, Dusty still found time to coach the Marco Island Swim Team. Here he developed many special friendships with his children's friends, which continued throughout his life.

 

Dusty had three very special places that he called home: Marco Island, Harbour Island, the Bahamas and Bolton Landing, NY. Having homes in each of these places, he also had very close, lifelong friendships with many special people in his life.

 

Dusty is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy Crook Rhodes, daughter Paige Rhodes, daughter Cameron Rhodes Tucker (Jamey) and son Donny Rhodes (Stacey). Grandchildren Connor, Lauren, Maddie, Allie, Delaney and Trey, sister Carol Rhodes, step-sisters Lynn Cruz and Jean Titus. He was predeceased by his mother Nellie Van Vlaanderen Rhodes Titus, Father William Rhodes, Step Father Franklyn Titus and grandson Clayton Rhodes Burroughs.

 

Dusty was larger than life and the best father anyone could have asked for. He loved largely and deeply and was a friend to many. He will be missed beyond measure and loved forever.

A Celebration of Life will be held in October.

If you wish to express sympathy, the following were two of Dusty's favorite charities:

Seagle Festival, P.O. Box 366, Schroon Lake, N.Y., 12870

 Playing For Others, 2205 E. 5th St., Charlotte, N.C. 28204

 

FUNERAL HOME

Hodges-Josberger Funeral Home

577 E. Elkcam Circle, Marco Island, Florida

NWA Capt. Frederic Kenneth Taloff

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA Capt. Frederic Kenneth Taloff

February 21, 1933 - June 5, 2024

 

Sharing news as was received from the RNPA/Retired Northwest Pilots group…..the passing of Northwest Airlines Captain Frederic Kenneth “Ken” Taloff, age 91.  Ken joined Northwest Airlines 10-30-1958.

 

https://www.afterall.com/obituaries/FrederickTaloff

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/frederic-taloff-obituary?id=55291529

 

Frederic Taloff

FUNERAL HOME

Kersey Funeral Home

108 Lake Stella Drive

Auburndale, Florida

 

 

NWA Capt. Tyrone Douglas Beason

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, NWA Capt. Tyrone “Ty” Douglas Beason

June 11, 1938 ~ May , 2024

 

Sharing news from the RNPA/Retired Northwest Pilots group…..

Rcvd : May 13 at 06:10PM  

 

Dear Friends and Colleagues,  

This afternoon I was advised that NWA Captain Tyron Beason recently died

after suffering from dementia. Tyron was 85 years old, soon to be 86 on June

11, 2024. He resided at Summerfield, Florida which is in west central

Florida between Ocala and Leesburg. Prior to employment with NWA on October

10, 1966. Tyron flew helicopters from USN aircraft carriers east of Vietnam.

  Further details will be shared as they become available…….

  Our condolences to the Beason family.

                 Bill Day

 

DL Capt. J. Alan Archer

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. J. Alan Archer

January 8, 1964 ~ May 24, 2024

 

Sharing news with the passing of Delta Air Lines pilot Captain James “Alan” Archer, age 60.  Alan joined Delta Air Lines 05-21-2001 and was based Atlanta and SLC.  He is survived by his wife Betsy and their children, and by his parents and his sister.

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/alan-archer-obituary?id=55247164 

also at https://www.chattanoogan.com/2024/6/1/488003/James-Alan-Archer.aspx

Alan Archer Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Alan Archer, 60, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, on May 24, 2024. He passed away quietly, surrounded by loved ones, after a year-long struggle with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

 

Alan was born on January 8, 1964, to James and Linda Archer of Summerville, Georgia. By the time he was 12, Alan wanted to become a pilot. From then on, he pursued that dream with determination. Alan attended the University of Georgia (class of 1986). Upon graduation, he earned a commission in the U.S. Marine Corps and began flight training.

 

In 1988, Alan married Betsy (Taylor) and they moved to Tustin, California, where he was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 flying CH-53E helicopters. He served in Operation Desert Storm, earning the Air Medal. His military career took Alan to Pensacola, Florida, as an instructor for new Naval aviators and where his daughter, Hannah, was born. In Okinawa, Japan, Alan flew CT-39G and UC-12F fixed-wing planes in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force, including humanitarian missions in East Timor and throughout Southeast Asia. Eventually Alan would achieve the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps.

 

In 2001, Alan left the Marine Corps and began his 23-year career with Delta Airlines. Based in both Atlanta and Salt Lake City, Alan flew as first officer on the MD88, 737, A330, and A350, and served as captain on the A220. As an aviator, Alan earned respect from his peers for his calm demeanor and his patience instructing new pilots.

 

Alan and Betsy adopted their son, James, from Nanjing, China, in 2004, and settled in Signal Mountain, Tennessee. Alan will be most remembered for his strength of character. Often, his silence was more powerful than words. He enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors: biking, hiking, climbing, wakeboarding, and kayaking. He was always up for a new challenge and loved exploring new places. To his children, he was a kind and patient father, whether it was teaching them to ride a bike, roll a kayak, or face their futures with dignity. He taught them about honor and integrity through his actions, not words.

 

Alan leaves behind his wife, Betsy; daughter, Hannah; son, James; parents James and Linda Archer; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Bill Hix; nephew, Blake (Megan) Hix and great-nephew Beau; and niece, Ali Hix.

 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the ALS Association (www.als.org/donate) or the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA.org" rel="sponsored">www.PVA.org).

 

A celebration of Alan's life will be held Saturday, June 29, 2024, 4-6 p.m. at Renaissance Commons, Bluff View Art District in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Please RSVP via text to Hannah Archer at 423-582-6571.