~ 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
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