NWA/DL Capt. James "Jim" D. Nelson

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA/DL Capt. James "Jim" D. Nelson, Lt. Col (Ret.)

October 21, 1945 - February 06, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Northwest/Delta pilot Captain James Dennis Nelson, Lt. Col (Ret.), age 75.  Captain Nelson joined Northwest Airlines 02-03-1989 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Joanne, his children and his grandchildren.

To view the obituary online and sign the guestbook please visit

https://boulgerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/james-jim-nelson/ 

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

3214 Par St N  ,  Fargo, ND 58102.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  : James “Jim” Nelson, Lt. Col (Ret.)

James “Jim” Nelson, 75, Fargo, ND, passed away on February 6, 2021, at Sanford Health Hospital. Jim was born to Adolph and Mayme (Froslie) Nelson on October 21, 1945, in Sharon, ND. He married Joanne Lyste on December 30, 1966, at Beaver Creek Lutheran Church near Sharon, ND.

 

Jim meant so much to his family and friends, his booming laugh usually a part of the conversations he had with them. He was a straight shooter, who enjoyed summers by the pool and cold beers with good friends. His battle with the squirrels invading his yard knew no bounds.

 

Jim received a mechanical engineering degree from NDSU before enlisting in the Air Force. He served in Del Rio AFB (TX), Ubon AFB (Thailand), Homestead AFB (FL), and Kadena AFB (Okinawa, Japan), before returning to his home state to join with the North Dakota Air National Guard’s 119th Fighter Squadron, home of the famed Happy Hooligans. He spent almost as many years in an F-4 as he did on the ground, having been an accomplished and much-respected fighter pilot. He flew nearly 5,000 hours in the F-4, putting him in an elite group of six pilots having the most flying time ever in that fighter jet. This distinction remains to this day. Jim was noted for the successful William Tell competition as a primary flight lead. He was known by members of his squadron as a true Hooligan whose drive for greatness, refusal to accept anything but the best from those around him, and pride to be a Happy Hooligan, will permanently etch him in the memories of those who flew with him. After retiring from the Air Guard, he flew for Northwest/Delta Airlines for the remainder of his career.

 

His love for flight was second only to his love for family. His wife Joanne, their son Jeffrey, and daughter Jennifer will always miss him and love him. His legacy is not defined by him as a fighter pilot but by the man he was and the life he lived. Although he was a great pilot, he was a better man, and that is his legacy.

 

He is survived by his wife Joanne; son Jeffrey (Oksana) Nelson of Seattle, WA; daughter Jennifer (Rick) Jones of Anderson, SC; grandchildren Tierney, Harvey, Gus, Isaac, Yana, and Nikita; brother Leroy (Pat) Nelson; sisters Annette (Bill) Oxton, Carol Reopelle and Donna Smith and sister-in-law Dona Nelson; brothers-in-law, Dan (Dawn) Lyste, Dean (Sherry) Lyste, sisters-in-law, Nancy (Wayne) Lunder and Jadene Lyste. He also survived by 28 nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents Adolph and Mayme Nelson, and two brothers, Norman and Ardean (Kathryn) Nelson, and brothers-in-law, Mauri and Gene.

 

He will be interred at the Fargo National Cemetery. A memorial is planned for a later date.

 

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222581734/james-nelson

 

 

DL Capt. Lynn Parker Lovelady

 

Belated notice…………

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Lynn Parker Lovelady

September 25, 1937 ~ April 27, 2020

 

Notification with the passing of retired Delta pilot Capt. Lynn Parker Lovelady, age 82.  Captain Lovelady joined Delta Air Lines 08-03-1964 and was based Atlanta.  To view the obituary online please visit

 https://www.littledavenport.com/obituary/LynnParker-Lovelady

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :  Lynn Parker Lovelady

After an extended illness, Parker Lovelady passed away Monday afternoon, April 27th, 2020.  Parker was born and raised in Double Springs, Alabama. After graduating from high school, he proudly became a student at the University of Alabama until he entered the Air Force where he became a member of an elite group of pilots who flew B-52 bombers in the Strategic Air Command during the Cold War. After serving his country and achieving the rank of Captain in the Air Force, he moved to Georgia to start his career with Delta Airlines. During his tenure at Delta, Parker was an outstanding pilot who again earned the rank of Captain and retired with Delta Airlines after 30 years of loyal service.

 

Parker is preceded in death by his father, Sherman Lovelady, his mother, Desa Crittendon Lovelady, and his two brothers Russell and Jack Lovelady. Survivors include his 3 sons, Todd (Laurie) Lovelady, Chris Lovelady and daughter-in-law Sherri Lovelady, and Scott Lovelady and daughter-in-law, Tammy Lovelady. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Talor Lovelady, Casey Pradilla, John Lovelady, Andrew Lovelady, and Spencer Lovelady. Additionally, he has three surviving great grandchildren, Ella Mae Lovelady, Santiago Pradilla, and Frankie Lovelady. He is also survived by his previous wife, Carolyn Lovelady, who remained a devoted life long friend and was his faithful caregiver during his last years of life.

 

In his honor, his family requests you to commemorate him through an act of service to others. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gary Sinese Foundation who assists US veterans and first responders (garysinesefoundation.org/donation/) or to the Alzheimer’s Association (act.alz.org/donate).

 

Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com

 

Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Ga. 30501 is in charge of arrangements.

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