Lee Ann DeShon, wife of NWA Capt. Norm DeShon

~ IN MEMORY ~

Lee Ann DeShon, wife of NWA Capt. Norm DeShon

June 15, 1940 ~ February 18, 2020

Word has reached us with the passing of Lee Ann DeShon, wife of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Norman F. DeShon.  Friends write that Lee Ann passed away Wednesday Feb. 18 having suffered a major stroke the prior Friday and never recovered. No decision yet as to when a celebration of life will be held.  Should more news be received we will be sure to pass along those updates.  For those wishing to contact the family, whitepages lists the family residence as

    24903 N. McDowell Mountain Drive, Rio Verde AZ 85263-8143.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

NWA retired Mgr., Flight Training/Scheduling Glenn ‘Andy’ Anderson

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA retired Manager, Flight Training/Scheduling Glenn ‘Andy’ Anderson

May 21, 1920 ~ January 17, 2020

Friends and colleagues write:  “Anderson, Glenn M. age 99, of Bloomington, Minnesota died January 17, 2020. While little is known of Andy’s background, we do know he served in the Air Force in WWII, stationed in England with the 8th Air Force. He began his 37 year career at Northwest Airlines as an agent. Most of us knew ‘Andy’ through his role as the Manager of Flight Training Scheduling back in MSP. He was often one of our first contacts with the Training Department. The renown scheduling team at NWA Flight Training were Andy, Ralph, and Pat. They were well known for their almost sleuth skills at finding trainees and instructors who did their best to not found, inserting them into schedule slots for early morning simulator and aircraft training flights. In time we came to appreciate Andy’s skill at doing his job very well.”

Obituary information below is available online at the funeral home website:

https://www.davidleefuneralhome.com/obituary/Glenn-Anderson

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

Obituary………… Anderson, Glenn M. age 99 of Bloomington died January 17, 2020.  Preceded in death by wife Eleanor “Jane”.  Survived by son, James (Kris); grandsons, Eric and Marc; brother, Robert; sister, Joann Foss as well as other loving relatives and friends.  Glenn served in the Air Force in WWII, stationed in England. Retired from Northwest airlines after 37 years.  Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the Church of Our Lady of the Lake, 2385 Commerce Boulevard, Mound with visitation one hour prior to Mass at church.  In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School.  Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

  

DL Capt. Robert Michael Burns

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Robert Michael Burns

January 11, 1941 - February 7, 2020

Friends have notified us with this news of the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Robert Michael Burns, age 79.  Captain Burns joined Delta Air Lines 04-01-1963.  He is survived by his wife Kelley, also his son and grandchildren.

Friend and colleague Capt. Harry Ballance writes:  “He was recovering from a back operation in a convalescent center. Apparently it was cardiac arrest. Mom sue for Delta for a number of years, starting, I believe in 1963. He retired with the group known as The Fabulous Five Hundred in the late 1990s, as a 1011 line Check Airman. He flew for the next 10 or so years in the private sector as a Captain in several Part 135 and 91 operations. Bob was based in Atlanta, New Orleans, Miami, and Cincinnati. I had the pleasure of flying with him for many of those 10 years in the corporate world after we both retired from Delta. He was a true professional, and a good traveling companion.”

The funeral home website offers a brief obituary online at

https://www.darbyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Robert-Burns-39/

A full obituary is forthcoming and Kelley will keep us posted as to a celebration of life event.

For those wishing to send a personal note, whitepages lists the family residence as

137 Grey Eagle Dr # 3037 , Waleska  GA 30183.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

Obituary…… Robert Michael Burns, age 79 of Waleska, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Redmond Regional Hospital in Rome. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by:

Wife - Kelley Burns of Waleska

Son - Robert (Laura) Craig of Lexington, SC.

Grandchildren - Scott, Samantha, and Robyn Craig

The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Burns family.

NC/RC/NWA Edgar Frank FISCHER Jr.

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NC/RC/NWA Edgar Frank FISCHER Jr.

January 29, 1929 – February 26, 2020

Notification with the passing of retired North Central/Republic/Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Edgar Frank FISCHER Jr., age 91.  Obituary notes below that Captain Fischer first joined North Central Airlines in 1955.  He is survived by his wife Janet, his children plus their grand- and great grandchildren.

To view obituary and service information, please visit

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/twincities/obituary.aspx?n=edgar-frank-fischer&pid=195560610&fhid=2856 

or    https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/edgar-fischer-obituary?pid=195553149

For those wishing to contact the family, whitepages lists the family’s most recent address as

4386 Canton Ct.,  Webster, MN 55088.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

Obituary…………Edgar Frank FISCHER Jr.   (1929 – 2020)

Age 91 Passed away on February 26, 2020. He resided at Sky Harbor Airpark, Webster, MN. Preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Myrtle Fischer. He is survived by his wife Janet and two children James (Shirley) Fischer and Jeanne (Steve) Delie; four grandchildren, Jonathan (Laura) Fischer, Jennifer (Ryan) Burningham, Jessie "Mia" (Scott) Thole and Ryan Delie; four great grandchildren, and brother-in-law Bill Kreul of St. Cloud. Ed soloed in a J-3 Cub at the age of 17. After high school graduation, Ed served in WWII in the U.S. Army in General MacArthur's Honor Guard in Tokyo. Returning from service, he attended Dunwoody Institute for drafting and pursued his passion of flying. He was hired by North Central Airlines as a pilot in 1955. After several mergers, he retired as a captain for Northwest Airlines in 1989. He continued to fly general aviation aircraft until November 2018. A visitation will be held on March 7, 2020 at White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville, MN (952-469-2723) from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., immediately followed by a service. A private interment at a later date at Roselawn Cemetery in St. Paul. Memorials preferred to EAA Chapter 25 in Lakeville, MN for scholarships. www.whitefuneralhomes.com

NWA Capt. Robert L. MELLO

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Robert L. MELLO

November 8, 1924 - February 25, 2020

Notification with the passing of retired Northwest pilot Captain Robert Louis Mello, age 95.  I believe Captain Mello first joined Northwest Airlines 01-07-1948 as a mechanic, worked control and was a flight engineer, and retired as a Captain with Northwest.  Widowed six years ago with the passing of his wife Lucille, Captain Mello is survived by his children plus his grand- and great grandchildren.

Obituary information may be viewed online at

https://www.everhere.com/us/obituaries/wi/roberts/robert-mello-10474628?utm_expid=.RtQ1vlSiRmeNbIxRImrXHw.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F 

Also at

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/twincities/obituary.aspx?n=robert-mello&pid=195560640

Services are planned for March 5 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hudson, WI.

For those wishing to contact the family, whitepages shows the most recent address as

1320 Wisconsin St.,  Hudson, WI 54016.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

Obituary…………. Robert MELLO   (1924 – 2020)

Retired Northwest Airlines Pilot Age 95 of Roberts, WI died Feb. 25, 2020 Served US Navy during WWII. Bob married Lucille Capaul on October 28, 1950. Survived by children Michael Carr, Judy (Ted) Schieffer, Janis (Donald) Bock, Colleen (Steve) Anderson, Roxanne (Bob) Rapp, Pamela (Jerry) Katner, Brian Mello, 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grand children, nieces, and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Lucille; his son, Robert Jr.; sisters, Theresa and Eleanor; brother, Bernard; and granddaughter, Tonya Schieffer.

Funeral Mass 11AM Thurs. March 5, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1500 Vine St., Hudson, WI. Vis: one hour prior to Mass at church.

Wife Lucille……. 1921-2014

MELLO, Lucille C., nee: Capaul age 92, of Roberts, WI died peacefully surrounded by her family on Fri., Jan. 17, 2014. Born on July 12, 1921, the daughter of Mathais and Clementine Capaul. Graduate of North St. Paul High School. She was united in marriage to Robert Mello on Oct. 28, 1950. They were blessed with 8 children. Lucille enjoyed gardening, reading, puzzles, cooking, making applesauce, spending time with her family, and traveling; Lucille and Robert visited every state but two. Her greatest pleasure was her large family. She took great pride in being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Lucille had a big heart and enjoyed hosting family for spaghetti dinners at the family farm, the Flying M Ranch, in Roberts, WI. Lucille will forever remain in the hearts of her husband of 63 years, Robert; her children: Michael Carr, Judy (Ted) Schieffer, Janis (Don) Bock, Colleen (Steve) Anderson, Roxanne (Bob) Rapp, Pamela (Jerry) Katner, and Brian Mello; 14 grandchildren: Chauntel Simon, Camilla (Ryan) Johanson, Matthew Schieffer, Joshua Bock, Phillip Bock, Lucas Bock, Ryan Anderson, Steven (Cait) Anderson, Justin Rapp, Aaron (Laura) Rapp, Laura Rapp, Michael Katner, Melissa Katner, Mitchell Katner; 8 great-grandchildren: Zackary Tronrud, Brintton Simon, Colton Simon, Nickolas Tronrud, Adeline Simon, Elliana Johanson, Milena Johanson, and Logan Rapp. P