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Thursday, May 10, 2018

NWA Capt. Walter H. Mills III

~ IN MEMORY ~
NWA Capt. Walter Hall Mills III
November 20, 1943 ~ November 1, 2017
 
Belated notice and news with upcoming arrangements for RNPA member retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Walter H. Mills III, age 73. 
Please see available information below.   
            Thank you,
                ~ Carol for the PCN   
 
From: RNPA News Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 3:59 PM
Subject: Celebration of Life .....Walt Mills ....
 
Celebration of Life
for Walter H. Mills III
Saturday at 1:00 pm, July 14, 2018
 
St Aidan's Episcopal Church
Father Drew Foisie
1318 SR 532
Camano Island, WA
 
from   Jan Mills  email:  jmmdolls@icloud.com
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Capt. Walter H. Mills III
Wall of Honor Location:  Foil: 13 Panel: 2 Column: 4 Line: 61
Wall of Honor Level:  Air and Space Friend
Honored by:  Ms. Jan Marie Mills
Born November 20, 1943, Walter Hall Mills III was educated at Blake School in Hopkins, MN, and the University of Minnesota. As a young man he loved to fly participating in crop dusting in Montana. After many hours at Flying Cloud Airport in Shakopee, MN, and in the air, he was hired April 11, 1966, by Northwest Airlines. From Second Officer and First Officer on the Boeing 707 and the 620, Walt made Captain on the 727 on April 21, 1970. Walt flew the mountains on the 727, to Europe on DC-10 and flew the 747, both passenger and cargo, to Asia. Walt also worked in the Training Department of NATCO as a 747 Training Captain and Check Airman. He retire early on April 30, 2001, after 35 years of service with Northwest Airlines. Walt loved flying any airplane, and the airplane was part of him in the air.
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From: RNPA News Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 7:59 PM
Subject: RNPA News: Walt Mills Has Flown West.
 

With profound regret I must inform you that Captain Walter Mills III has passed away. He succumbed to pancreatic cancer on November 01. This passing has been confirmed by his close friend Sterling Bentsen.  Walt was 73 years old and was hired by NWA on April 11, 1966.

DL Capt. John D. Petrikas

~ IN MEMORY ~
DL Capt. John D. Petrikas
February 7, 1939 ~ February 25, 2018
 
Please forgive my belated notice with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain John D. Petrikas, age 79.  Captain Petrikas joined Delta Air Lines 01-16-1961.  He is survived by his wife Lea Rae. 
Arrangements are not known.  Should more information be received we will be sure to pass it along. 
For those wishing to send a personal note, whitepages lists the family residence as   
2477 Blue Crab Ct., Sanibel FL 33957-2122.
            Thank you,
                ~ Carol for the PCN
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Lea Petrikas   email:  sanibellea@icloud.com 
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2018 1:16 AM
Subject: Capt. John Petrikas has taken final flight west, feb 25, 2018.

Posted by his stewardess wife, Lea. Details to follow.

NWA Capt. John Frederick Scholl

 
 
From: RNPANEWSSent: Friday, May 25, 2018 4:10 PM
Subject: RNPA News: Conflicting information on John Scholl's services
 

Conflicting information has been put out on John Scholl’s services.  The obituary has the correct date for the service.
 
 
John F. Scholl
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Scholl, John F. age 94 of Buffalo and also Seminole, FL, passed away on May 2, 2018. John was a Captain for Northwest Airlines for 34 years. Preceded in death by his wife Beverly and daughter Susan Banasiuk; Survived by children John D. (Nancy) Scholl, Sharon (Jeff) Gleason and Jane (Greg) Skinner; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; sister Lucille Tellett; cousin Jim (Shirley) Charles; also many other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. Memorial service for John will be held Thursday, May 31 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service all at The Buffalo American Legion Post #270 in Buffalo. Luncheon to follow at the Buffalo Legion. Interment will be held Friday, June 1 at 10:15 a.m. Assembly Area #5 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Serving the family The Peterson Chapel Buffalo, Minnesota 763-682-1363 thepetersonchapel.com
 
 


~ IN MEMORY ~
WWII veteran, NWA Capt. John Frederick Scholl
January 4, 1924 ~ Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Word has been received with the passing of RNPA member retired Northwest pilot Captain John Frederick Scholl, age 94.  Captain Scholl joined Northwest Airlines 11-11-1949.  Widowed in August of 2003 with the passing of his wife Beverly, Captain Scholl is survived by their children, plus grand- and great grandchildren.
To view/sign the online guestbook please visit the funeral home website at www.thepetersonchapel.com  
which should take you directly to Captain Scholl’s obituary. 
Services are planned for May 31st in Buffalo, Minnesota...please see below.
            Thank you,
                ~ Carol for the PCN 
Obituary.....................
John Frederick Scholl
January 4, 1924 - Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Service Information:                                              Visitation Information:
American Legion Post #270 - Buffalo, MN             American Legion Post #270 - Buffalo, MN
Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 11:00AM                        Thursday, May 31, 2018  one hour prior to the service
John F. Scholl, age 94 of Buffalo and also Seminole, FL, passed away on May 2, 2018.
John was born the son of J. Frederick and Ida (Brown) on January 4, 1924 in White, SD.
He was united in marriage to Beverly Holin on May 25, 1948
John served his country during World War II where he was a pilot of the B17 bomber. He also served as a Captain for Northwest Airlines for 34 years.
He is preceded in death by his wife Beverly and daughter Susan Banasiuk.
Survived by children John D. (Nancy) Scholl, Sharon (Jeff) Gleason and Jane (Greg) Skinner; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; sister Lucille Tellett; cousin Jim (Shirley) Charles; also many other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.
Memorial service for John will be held Thursday, May 31 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service all at The Buffalo American Legion Post #270 in Buffalo.
Officiating will be Pastor Dean Brown.
Luncheon to follow at the Buffalo Legion.
Interment will be held Friday, June 1 at 10:15 a.m. Assembly Area #5 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis MN.
Funeral home ctcs:  300 Main St N, St. Michael-Albertville, MN 763-497-5362  •  119 Central Ave, Buffalo, MN 763-682-1363
John F. Scholl
Age 94, of Buffalo and also Seminole, Florida, passed away May 2nd. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the Buffalo American Legion.  Memorial service for  John Scholl will be held Thursday, May 31st at 11AM at the Buffalo American Legion Post #270. A luncheon will follow at the legion. Interment will be held Friday, June 1st at 10:15 AM at Assembly Area #5 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements were made with the Peterson Chapel in Buffalo. Online condolences for the family may be made at; www.thepetersonchapel.com  
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Beverly Jane Scholl obituary............
Scholl - Beverly Jane Scholl, age 77, of Buffalo died on August 1, 2003. Survived by husband, John F. Scholl; children, John D. (Nancy) Scholl of Alexandria, Sharon Scholl (friend, Jeff) of Spring Park, Susan (Brent) Banasiuk of Waconia and Janie (Greg) Skinner of Mound; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; brothers, William (Gertrude) Holin of Des Moines, IA, Robert (Gerry) Holin of North Mpls, Hugh (Ruth) Holin of Mpls; sister, Doris (Henry) Bellefeuille of Mpls and other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held Mon 3 PM at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Mon. Interment will be on Tues at 10 AM at Fort Snelling Nat'l Cem., Assembly Area #1. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to North Memorial Hospice Care of Am. Cancer Society. Serving the family... The Peterson Chapel Buffalo, Minnesota.
  
From: RNPA News  Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 1:10 PM     Subject: RNPA News: John Scholl Has Flown West.
John Scholl passed away at 12:45pm on Wednesday.  The obituary should be out next week with the arrangements. 

From: RNPA News  Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 2:42 PM   Subject: RNPA News: John Scholl Update.

Steve Towle writes.

John Scholl is currently residing at Freedom Square 10801 Johnson Blvd. Seminole, Fl. 33772 Rm 141.
He will return to Buffalo, MN. as conditions improve. Call or write. He would really appreciate the effort.
727 492 4874 (C)  727 398 0166 (Res)



Wednesday, May 9, 2018

NWA Capt. Harry Lee Camm

~ IN MEMORY ~
NWA Capt. Harry Lee Camm
January 15, 1924 ~ May 5, 2018
 
Please see information below with news of the passing of RNPA member retired Northwest pilot Captain Harry Lee Camm, age 94.  Captain Camm joined Northwest Airlines 02-17-1948.  He is survived by his wife Betty, their children plus grand- and great grandchildren.
To view/sign the online guestbook please visit the funeral home website at
Obituary may also be viewed online at
Services for Captain Camm are planned for this Friday, May 11th at St. James Lutheran Church, West St. Paul MN....with visitation one hour prior to start of services.  For those wishing to send a personal note, whitepages lists the family residence address as
1101 Ohio St., Saint Paul MN 55118-1228.
            Thank you,
                ~ Carol for the PCN
 
 
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2018 10:04 PM  Subject: NWA pilot Harry Camm has flown west
 

NWA pilot Harry Camm has passed away. His obituary is in the May 8, 2018 St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Harry was hired by NWA on Feb. 17, 1948 as a mechanic. He rose to be a Master Mechanic, Foreman, and Flight Engineer before qualifying as a pilot.
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Age 94 Retired Pilot for Northwest Airlines Passed on May 5, 2018. Preceded in death by grandson Nicholas Wolff and brother Chester. Survived by wife Betty; children Susan (Brian) Wolff, Dave, & Sandy Gifford; grandchildren Steven and Katie Wolff, Rob, Amy and Bobby Gifford; great-grandchildren Christian and Brody, Lyza and Samantha Herrera; and sisters Doris Cochran and Mary Kerr. Memorial Service 11AM Friday, May 11 at St. James Lutheran Church, 460 Annapolis St. W., West St. Paul. Visitation one hour prior to service at church.
Published in Pioneer Press on May 8, 2018


Monday, May 7, 2018

Carol Ann Heller, widow of DL Capt. David H. Heller

~ IN MEMORY ~
Carol Ann Heller, widow of DL Capt. David H. Heller
May 10, 1941 ~ October 16, 2017
 
Please forgive our belated notice with the passing of Carol Ann Heller, widow of USAF veteran and Delta pilot Captain David Herald Heller.  Captain Heller, born March 2nd of 1937, joined Delta Air Lines 01-03-1967 and was based ATL/030.  Captain Heller passed May 3rd of 2007. 
Carol’s obituary may still be viewed online at 
Also, both obituaries appear below. 
The Hellers are survived by their children and grandchildren plus many other dear friends and family members.
            Thank you,
                ~ Carol for the PCN 
 
Obituaries........................
    Carol Ann Heller
Carol Ann Heller, 76, loving wife, mother, and grandmother of Fayetteville, passed away October 16, 2017. She was born in Big Springs, Nebraska on May 10, 1941 to the late Floyd Pearl and Margaret Alice Soper.
Carol was preceded in death by her husband, David Herald Heller; her ten siblings; and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Hughes of Fayetteville; son, Joel (Cindy) Heller of McDonough; brother, Max (Sharon) Soper of Big Springs, Nebraska; sisters. Patricia (Bob) Stevens of Aurora, Colorado and Marlene (Rod) Bellamy of Spring, Texas; sister-in-laws, Patti Soper of Ogallala, Nebraska, Nadenne Soper of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mary Lou Soper of Castro, California,and Lorraine Soper of Singapore, ; granddaughters, Kaitlyn Hughes of Palmetto and Brooke Hughes of Fairburn; grandsons, Josh Hill and Noah Heller, of McDonough.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the Chapel of  Mowell Funeral Home, Fayetteville with Pastor Mike Stachura officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 at the funeral home. The family loving request in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Wellspring Living, https://wellspringliving.org/
 
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    David Heller                                          
David Herald Heller, age 70, of Fayetteville, died May 3, 2007. Mr. Heller was retired from Delta Airlines as a pilot and served in the United States Air Force. He was also a member of the Grace Evangelical Church of Fayetteville. He was preceded in death by his brother, Willard Heller, Jr. He is survived by by his wife, Carol A. Heller of Fayetteville; daughter Stephanie Hughes of Sandy Springs; son, Joel (Cindy) Heller of Fayetteville and his three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Brooke and Joshua. Funeral Services are going to be held Sunday, May 6, 2007 at 3 PM in the Chapel of Carl J. Mowell and Son Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Rev. Gary Franklin and Rev. Mike Stachura will be officiating. Interment will be at Camp Memorial Park in Fayetteville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, May 5, 2007, 6-8 PM. The family has requested that memorial contributions can be made in Mr. Heller's honor to Fellowship of Christian Airline Personnel, 136 Providence Road, Fayetteville 30215. www.mowellfuneralhome.com. Carl J. Mowell & Son, Fayetteville. (770)461-7641.