NAL/PAA/DL Capt. Donald Eugene Griffin

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NAL/PAA/DL Capt. Donald Eugene Griffin

July 10, 1941 - November 20, 2022

 

Notice of passing…..retired National/Pam Am/Delta pilot Captain Don Griffin, age 81.  Don joined National Airlines 01-03-1969, made the various mergers and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Raelene, and by his children and grandchildren.

Don’s obituary information is available online at

https://www.degusipefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Donald-Griffin-10/#!/Obituary

also at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/orlandosentinel/name/donald-griffin-obituary?id=38211000

and at https://www.orlando-news.com/2022/11/24/donald-eugene-griffin/

 

 

Obituary : CAPTAIN DONALD (DON) EUGENE GRIFFIN USAF

Donald Eugene Griffin, 81, passed away on November 20th in Orlando, FL. He was the loving husband of Raelene Seiler Griffin. They shared 52 years of marriage together.

 

Born in Hominy, Oklahoma, he was the son of Ruby Lay Griffin and George Griffin. He attended Hominy Highschool and Oklahoma State University. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the Airforce as an F-4 fighter pilot. His commercial aviation career span through National, Pam Am, and Delta airlines.

 

Don will be remembered for his love of golf, having home cooked meals, and spending time with friends and family. He will be remembered for his humbleness and easy-going personality. He always thought of others before himself and would give anything to make sure his family was happy.

 

He is survived by his children, Kelly Griffin Koller and Jeffery Griffin and his spouse, Callie Griffin; grandchildren, Seiler Griffin, Koen Koller, Casey Griffin and Kamron Koller, and his siblings, Georgia Griffin Hester and Joe Griffin.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Tunnel to Towers, or take a moment to hug your child, grandchild, and friend. Time waits for no one.

 

Please sign guestbook on www.orlandosentinel.com/obituaries  

Judy Rataczak, wife of NWA Capt. Bill Rataczak

 

…..from the retired Northwest pilots group…..

~ IN MEMORY ~

Judy Rataczak, wife of NWA Capt. Bill Rataczak

August 8, 1940 ~ November 19, 2022

 

Friends and Colleagues,  

I regret to inform you that Judith Rataczak, wife of NWA Captain Bill

Rataczak died in her sleep on November 19th. A visitation and memorial

service is planned this Friday and Saturday. Please view the times and

dates in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune obituary attached below.

 Our condolences go to Bill and his extended family.

 Bill Day

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Obituary : Judith (Burgess) Rataczak  

https://www.dingmannfuneral.com/obituary/Judith-Rataczak  

 https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000442567/?fullname=judith-(burgess)-rataczak

Rataczak, Judith (Burgess) 82, of South Haven, died peacefully in her sleep

on Saturday, November 19th. She was born on August 8, 1940, in Austin, MN,

to Donald and Katie (Hanson) Burgess. After graduating from Austin High

School in 1958, Judy moved to Minneapolis to study nursing at St. Barnabas,

where she graduated with a nursing diploma in 1961. Nursing was one of

Judy's great passions, and she was a gifted nurse to all her patients; she

passed on this love of nursing to her daughter, daughter-in-law, and

granddaughter. Judy married William Rataczak in 1962, and the couple settled

in Minneapolis. In 1974, Judy and Bill moved to Lake Sylvia, outside South

Haven, where they raised their family. Over the ensuing decades, Judy

continued to build out a full and rich life. She was deeply involved in her

church, St. John's Episcopal Church in Saint Cloud; became a gifted quilter

and treasured her time with her beloved quilt group, the Rubys; remained

strongly connected with her Austin family, whom she loved dearly; traveled

the world with her husband; and, beginning in 1996, welcomed a succession of

grandchildren, who were preeminent joys in her life. Judy was also an avid

reader who loved her monthly book group gatherings, and passed on to her

children and grandchildren a love of continual learning. Judy showed up for

all the people she loved, with a listening ear, a warm hug, and a loving

presence. She set an example to all who knew her for the value she placed on

investing in a community of family and friends. As with any full and vibrant

life, Judy's was not without its hardships. These were greeted with

unwavering faith, quiet bravery, and a fierce determination to live fully in

the face of those challenges. This is a legacy she leaves with all who were

witness to her authentic and faithful life. Judy is survived by her husband,

William Rataczak; son, Michael Rataczak; son and daughter-in-law, James and

Joan Rataczak; daughter, Sarah Rataczak; and beloved grandchildren, Natalie,

Jens, Eric, Jack, Grace, Leo, Max, and Henry; brother and sister-in-law,

Donald and Sharon Burgess; sister, Colleen Wakeman; and numerous nieces and

nephews. Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 pm on Friday, November 25, 2022,

at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale. Funeral services will be held

11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 26, at St. John's Episcopal Church in St.

Cloud. A reception will follow in the church hall. Burial will be at a later

date at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. The family asks that any memorial

donations be made in Judy's memory to St. John's Episcopal Church in St.

Cloud. Masks are not required, but strongly encouraged to protect the

vulnerable.

https://www.dingmannfuneral.com/obituary/Judith-Rataczak

 

Dottie Papandrea, wife of DL Capt. Tony Papandrea

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Dorothy “Dottie” Papandrea, wife of DL Capt. Anthony “Tony” Papandrea

July 12, 1936 - November 20, 2022

 

We have sad news to share from the Papandrea family:

 

I regret to inform you about my beloved wife Dottie's passing.

Dottie passed peacefully in my arms on Sunday evening. Our daughter Jessica was at her bedside along with grandchildren Priscilla and Brad.

She was a resident at Market Street Memory Care for 3 1/2 years and during that time she was well cared for. Her faith in God and Jesus helped us find our way.

We will return her to her birthplace in McDonough, GA for internment in the family burial plot.

Her celebration of life will be held at 2PM Sunday, November 27, 2022 at the Flippen United Methodist Church; 3707 Jodeco Road, McDonough, GA 

We invite family and friends to join us. Instead of flowers, she would appreciate donations to be made to AdventHealth Palm Coast Foundation at the link below:

 

http://www.adventhealth.com/PalmCoastGive

 

A Memorial Service and celebration of life will also be held in Palm Coast on December 14, 2022, at 2 PM at Market Street Memory Care.

 

You may access her obituary by clicking below:

https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ga/mcdonough/dorothy-lorene-papandrea-15553942

 

 Tony Papandrea

Life is Good

In God We Trust

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Condolences may be sent to the family at

11 Avenue de la Mer Apt 1803

Palm Coast, FL 32137

 

Dorothy Papandrea’s full Obituary :

Dorothy Lorene Papandrea (86) passed away on November 20, 2022 in the arms of her loving husband surrounded by her daughter and grandchildren. She was born in McDonough, GA on July 12, 1936. She was predeceased by her parents Lorene Ethel Phillips and Jesse Harris Phillips and her son Anthony Papandrea. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Tony Papandrea, her daughter Jessica Poole, her son Dart (Becky) Kendall, her son Chuck (Barbara) Papandrea, six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

 

Throughout her life Dorothy had many roles. She was a talented majorette at SW Dekalb High School and then became an entrepreneur starting out as a fashion stylist working out of her home and later opening four gift shops where she taught countless college students to smile, speak and sell. One of her most enjoyed roles was avid golfer. Her love for the game grew as they spent time at Marietta Country Club, Eagles Landing Country Club and finally Hammock Dunes Country Club. She played by the motto "score isn't an issue as long as your swing looks good". Her love for travel and golf provided priceless memories throughout her life. Her proudest roles were philanthropist and Christian. In each community she lived in she found a passion for giving back. She has assisted in the organizing and fundraising millions of dollars for multiple charities. Her faith was tested through many trials including cancer and her recent years in a memory care facility, but she remained steadfast in her relationship with Jesus. Her most fun role was being "Babe" to her multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed spoiling them and always saying yes. Above all, her most cherished role was being wife to Tony. Their story could write a book. He was a young naval fighter pilot and she was a hard to get girl having a night out (think Top Gun). After 7 months of dating they were engaged. Later that year, on December 14th they were married. They had so much fun and their love for one another was palpable. Down to her last breath, he worshiped her and she worshiped him. Dorothy lived a full life with so many blessings and her legacy will live on through those she loved.

 

Her life will be honored at a service on November 27, 2022 at 2pm at Flippen United Methodist Church with a graveside service to follow. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Advent Health Foundation in Palm Coast, FL.

NWA Capt. Roger Allen Bruggemeyer Sr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Roger Allen Bruggemeyer Sr.

May 27, 1930 ~ November 14, 2022

 

Notice of passing …..retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Roger Allen Bruggemeyer Sr., age 92.  Roger joined Northwest Airlines 04-23-1959.  He is survived by his wife Liz, and by his sons Roger, Mark and Kurt.

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com/obituary/roger-bruggemeyer

c/o Rowe Funeral Home and Crematory.  Obituary notes that no services are planned. 

Should we receive more information we will be sure to pass it along.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Roger Allen Bruggemeyer’s obituary :   Roger Allen Bruggemeyer, Sr., 92, passed away November 14, 2022. Roger began his aviation career through the US Naval Aviation Cadet Program at Pensacola, Florida. After graduating he transferred to the United States Marine Corps, where he was assigned to numerous jet fighters, propeller attack aircraft and cargo planes. While in the USMC Reserves, Roger began his commercial flying career with TWA, Western Airlines and finally ending at Northwest Airlines, where 29 years later he retired flying the Boeing 747.

 

He traveled the world with Elizabeth, his wife of 69 years. An avid golfer, hunter and fisherman, many a trophy head decorated the walls of his different homes. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, sons Roger of St Paul, MN, Mark of Las Vegas, NV, and Kurt of Holmen WI. His daughter Karen preceded him in death in 2006. No services are planned at this time.

 

DL Capt. Michael Joseph Wheeler

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, DL Capt. Michael Joseph Wheeler

April 27, 1955 ~ November 17, 2022

 

From friends and colleagues comes this news with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Michael Joseph Wheeler, age 67.  Captain Wheeler joined Delta Air Lines 02-19-1988.  He is survived by his wife Donna Gale, and by his children and their families.

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit

https://www.burroughsfh.com/obituary/michael-wheeler

For those wishing to send condolences, I see the family address listed in whitepages as

2044 Chevelle Dr

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

 

Obituary  :    Michael Joseph Wheeler, age 67, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 17, 2022, at his Myrtle Beach residence with his loving wife by his side.

 

Michael was born in Elmira, NY on April 27, 1955, the son of Donald Wheeler and Patricia Ann Brown Wheeler.

 

He moved to Syracuse, NY in 1970. He graduated from Liverpool High School in 1973 where he played basketball.  He graduated from SUNY Fredonia in 1978 and spent two years teaching at a private school in Atlanta, GA.  Michael joined the US Navy in August 1980, earning his Naval Aviator Wings in July 1982. He flew S-3’s off the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and was a Flight Instructor from 1986 to 1990.  In 1988 Michael was hired by Delta Air Lines where he worked until retirement as Captain after 32 years of service.   He was a proud owner of a ’67 Corvette and was a member of the Myrtle Beach Corvette Club.  Michael loved golf in particular and all sports in general.  He was a LSU Basketball season ticket holder in Baton Rouge. He excelled at traveling and his love of friends and family. Michael was known for his easy smile, sense of humor, quick wit, and generosity.  Michael and Gale married on November 25, 2014, and moved to Baton Rouge, LA where they are members of Family Worship Center. Michael is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ann Cox and his sister, Julie (William) Hoyt.

 

Survivors include his loving wife, Donna Gale Stamper Wheeler; son, Patrick Wheeler; daughters, Jeri Wheeler; Kristen (Diogo) Oliveira; father, Donald (Janet) Wheeler; sister, Christine (Ignatius) Wozniak; brothers, Jeffery (Lori) Wheeler; David Wheeler; stepbrother, Kevin (Terri) Scanlin; stepsisters, Debra (Troy) Doub; Kelly Richardson; Mary (Leon) Garced and several nieces and nephews.

 

At Michael’s request there will be no service held. The greatest memorial to Michael occurred the last few weeks of his life when friends and family came from far and wide to express their love.  Many more would have come had they known.

 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Michael’s name to Sonlife Broadcasting Network, www.sonlifetv.com , the 24/7 network of Jimmy Swaggart Ministry for the preaching of the gospel around the world.  Michael would tell you that accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior is the single most important decision you will ever make in your life.

 

Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet (843.651.1440) is assisting the family.