NWA/DL Capt. Daniel J. REILMAN

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA/DL Capt. Daniel J. REILMAN

September 19, 1961 - March 7, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Northwest/Delta pilot Captain Daniel Joseph REILMAN, age 59.  Obituary notes that Captain Reilman flew for Eastern Metro Express, American Eagle, Northwest and Delta Air Lines. He joined Northwest Airlines 10-19-1998 and was based DTW.  Captain Reilman is survived by his wife Linda and his sons Danny and Andrew. 

To share memories and to view obituary information online please visit

https://www.vermeulenfh.com/obituaries/Daniel-Reilman/#!/Obituary

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  Captain Daniel Joseph Reilman

Reilman, Captain Daniel J., March 7, 2021 age 59 of Northville. Beloved Husband of Linda. Loving Father of Danny and Andrew Reilman. Dear Brother of Mary Beth (Howard) Last, James (Feleicia) Reilman, Captain Jon Reilman, Robert (Geri) Reilman, Jr., Colonel Susan (Bob) Wisnom. Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

Dan was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader for several years. He was a commercial pilot since 1989, flying for Eastern Metro Express, American Eagle, Northwest and Delta Airlines. Dan was an avid golfer, and enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.

Visitation Friday, March 12th 4-8 PM at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Road West (Between Sheldon & Beck), Plymouth, MI 48170.

In state Saturday, March 13th 10:30 AM until the Saturday 11:00 AM Funeral Mass at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 44800 Warren Road, Canton, MI 48187. Interment Rural Hill Cemetery, Northville, Michigan. Memorials may be made to pilotsforkids.org.

PAA/DL Capt. Dennis Evan Greulich

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, PAA/DL Capt. Dennis Evan Greulich

October 30, 1938 ~ April 12, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Pan Am/Delta pilot Captain Dennis Evan Greulich, age 82.  Captain Greulich joined Pan American 06-20-1966 and retired with Delta Air Lines. 

Please see obituary information below.  A video tribute is also available online at the funeral home website :

https://www.stitzelfuneralhome.com/obituary/Dennis-Greulich

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  Dennis Evan Greulich, 82, of Ruscombmanor Township, died April 12, 2021 at Penn State Health - St. Joseph, Bern Township.  Born October 30, 1938 in East Greenville, Montgomery County, he was a son of the late Paul B. and Esther I. (Reiter) Greulich.  He was the loving companion for Joan A. D’Alonzo, with whom he shared 42 years.

 

Dennis was a graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School; he then graduated from the ROTC program at University of Kansas, where he was a Jayhawk.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as a flight trainer and instructor.

 

Dennis was employed as a pilot with Pan America World Airways for 36 years, and subsequently, with Delta Airlines, for 10 years, retiring as Captain in 2001.

 

After retirement, he worked on the Colebrookdale Railroad, where he helped to lay track, and was a conductor.

 

A train collector, he was also an avid gardener, and enjoyed running with Joan, especially the roads of Oley and Fleetwood.  He completed a full and half marathon.

 

Dennis was a very strong and active member of Alcoholic Anonymous for 44 years.

 

Surviving are his two children: Ray Greulich, widower of Sally (Nuttle) Greulich of Sand Springs, OK; and Lisa N. Hubbard of Santa Rosa Beach, FL; and his two step children: Shara A.M. Townsend of Coatesville, PA; and Christopher S.M. Tompkins of Pennsburg, PA.

 

Other survivors include his four grandchildren: Ian R. Greulich, Melissa A. Wahl, Douglas R. Greulich, and Evan D. Hubbard; and his four step grandchildren: Morgan Townsend, Sydney Townsend, Joseph Tompkins, and Thomas Discipio. Also surviving is his brother, David, husband of Pauline Greulich of Allentown, PA.  Dennis was preceded in death by two brothers: Donald Greulich and Daniel Greulich.

 

A viewing will be held Saturday April 17th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 423 Main Street, Oley.  Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Penn State Health - St. Joseph, 2500 Bernville Road, Reading, PA 19605.

For online condolences, visit www.Stitzels.com

 

 

DL Daniel W. Bridges Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Daniel W. Bridges Jr.

December 2, 1939 ~ April 21, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Daniel W. Bridges Jr., age 81.  Captain Bridges joined Delta Air Lines 02-13-1970 and retired with Delta in 1999, based 030/ATL.  He is survived by his wife Donna, his children and his grandchildren.

To view the obituary online please visit

https://obits.newsherald.com/obituaries/newsherald/obituary.aspx?n=daniel-w-bridges&pid=198469683&fhid=7498

or  https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/daniel-bridges-obituary?pid=198469683

Condolences may be sent to the family at

 202 Birdie Lane,  Panama City Beach, FL 32407.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  Daniel W. Bridges, Jr.

Panama City Beach - Daniel W. Bridges, Jr, of Panama City Beach, passed away April 21, 2021. Dan was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 2, 1939 to Daniel W. Bridges, Sr. and Marguerite White Bridges.

Dan was a graduate of Hampton High School, Hampton, Virginia where he played varsity football for the Hampton "Crabbers". He went on to attend Duke University on a football scholarship. He majored in Chemistry, was in ROTC, lettered in football, and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He had the honor of participating in the 1961 Cotton Bowl in which Duke won the National Championship.

Dan's passion in life was flying. He proudly served his country as a Captain (1963 – 1969) in the United States Air Force where he flew F4 Fighter Jets in Vietnam. After leaving the service, he began his career as a pilot for Delta Airlines where he remained from 1970-2000, retiring as a Captain.

Dan loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was in touch with people all over the world ranging from his childhood, school and college friends, to his Air Force and Delta buddies. All of his friends knew they were welcome to stop by the house when the bar bell rang at 5:00 each day to enjoy a beer with him at his hand-crafted bar. He loved sharing his annual tickets and attending the Masters Golf Tournament each year, as well as hosting his friends at his annual St. Patrick's Day and Kentucky Derby Day parties. He participated with the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association (River Rats) and would join his Duke Fraternity brothers at the Annual Rhino Gathering in North Carolina to play golf. He loved to travel and traveled often. And, there's never been an Irish pub Dan hasn't met!

He is survived by his wife, Donna Currie Bridges; son, Mark (Robyn), Waverly, AL; daughter, Devon Bridges (Kelly Thompson), Athens, GA; grandchildren: Samantha Duvall (Reid), Carlyn Bridges and Sam Bridges, Jr.; Sister, Suzanne (George) Stonikinis and many, many cherished friends whom he loved dearly.

Please join us as we raise a beer to honor Dan on May 2, 2021, 2:00-4:00, at the VFW Post 10555 located at 17680 Ashley Drive, Panama City Beach, FL.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bay County Humane Society, 1600 Bay Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405 or a charity of your choice.

"Weep not for me, for I have had a damn good time." Cheers!

Wilson Funeral Home

214 Airport Road, Panama City, FL 32405

850-785-5272

www.wilsonfuneralhome.net

 

 

 

Stacy Tate McWilliams, daughter of DL Capt. Jerry Tate

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Stacy Tate McWilliams, daughter of DL Capt. Jerry Tate

July 30, 1973 - April 18, 2021

 

We have very sad news to share….this heartbreaking news with the unexpected passing of Stacy Tate McWilliams, age 47, daughter of Dallas based retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Jerry L. Tate. 

Obituary information for Stacy is available online at the funeral home website:

https://www.ramseyfuneral.com/obituary/stacy-mcwilliams

Survived by her children and her husband Dee, condolences may be sent to the McWilliams family at

451 Montalcino Lane, Georgetown, TX 78628.

Or by emailing Capt. Tate  at jerryt@pobox.com

Services for Stacy are planned for this Saturday May 1 at Crestview Baptist Church in Georgetown, Texas……please see information below.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Stacy Tate McWilliams of Georgetown, Texas

Stacy Tate McWilliams, unexpectedly passed from this life on Sunday, April 18, 2021. She was visiting our son, Cole, for Mother’s Weekend at the University of Arkansas. Always the most fun person in any given room, she was having the time of her life and sharing that uniquely authentic brand of Stacy joy with a new audience. To know Stacy was to love her. She sold real-estate to earn a living, but the undeniable truth was always that Stacy’s undisputed position in life was as the “World’s Greatest” -- Camp Counselor/ Cheerleader. Joy was her calling card.

 

Stacy was immeasurably kind and warm with generosity of spirit. She was hilariously funny. She was purposefully present in her children’s lives. She was everything good and decent and genuine that comes to mind when we hear the words “friend”, “mother”, and “wife”. She was BEAUTIFUL.

 

Stacy’s passing leaves a massive chasm in all of our hearts

-- The McWilliams and Tate Families

 

Service to be held at May 1st 2021 at 11am

Crestview Baptist Church

2300 Williams Dr, Georgetown, TX 78628

 

Thank you to Ramsey Funeral Home, Georgetown, TX

 

In lieu of flowers please donate to The Sunshine Kids at https://www.sunshinekids.org/donate.html

or Brookwood in Georgetown at https://brookwoodingeorgetown.org/give/

 

NWA Capt. Douglas L. BAKER

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Douglas L. BAKER

March 7, 1942 ~ April 18, 2021

 

Word has reached our group with news of the passing of RNPA member retired Northwest pilot Captain Douglas Lowell BAKER, age 79.  Captain Baker joined Northwest Airlines 11-04-1968.  He is survived by his wife Libby plus many more dear family members and friends. 

Obituary information is available online at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/twincities/name/douglas-baker-obituary?pid=198429462  also at https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/douglas-baker-obituary?pid=198429462

Please see obituary below for services and arrangements.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  Douglas L. BAKER, age 79, passed away peacefully April 18, 2021, surrounded by family. Doug proudly served his country in the National Guard Army Reserves and two tours of duty in Vietnam. Doug was a retired Northwest Airlines pilot. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Dorothy Baker, children, Jennifer and Jim, brother David, sister Stella Brink, and Garth Brink. Doug is survived by his loving wife, Libby, son Scott and partner Shelly; grandson, Jordan; step-children, Christine (Owen), Nancy (Rob), Jim (Kathleen), five step grandchildren, two step great grandchildren, brothers Carl, Kirk (Marilyn), many cousins, nieces and nephews, and last but certainly not least, his beloved furry companion, Ginger.

Service will be held in Davenport, FL, April 29, 2021. Military service and burial at Fort Snelling, MN will be held in July, date TBD. A celebration of life will also be held in Elma, NY, late July 2021. The family would like to thank all the care givers at Estates of Roseville and the hospice program who were all amazing. Please make donations to "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon" or your local animal shelter.