NWA Capt. Charles “Chuck” Delton Hagen

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA Capt. Charles “Chuck” Delton Hagen

June 30, 1930 ~ January 14, 2023

 

From family and friends we learn of the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Chuck Hagen, age 92.  Captain Hagen first joined Northwest Airlines 06-28-1950.  Please look for more information to follow in the days ahead.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN    

https://rnpa.org/memoriam/obits  

   Captain Charles ‘Chuck’ Hagen, age 92, died Saturday January 14, 2023, in Denver Colorado. Chuck had struggled with Alzheimer’s Disease. Chuck was born in Minneapolis, MN to parents Blanche and Edwin Hagen. He was an only child. Chuck’s father worked on the Alaskan Highway Project but fell though the ice and died during a visit back to Siren, WI.

   Chuck attended Siren High School in where he was a good student, musician and played football in high school. Two divergent interests in Chuck’s life were playing the piano and flying. As a student he hitch-hiked to piano lessons because every cent of spare cash went for flying lessons at the grass strip airport in Siren. Chuck played the piano his entire life and always kept a photo of his piano teacher on the piano. When he refused to practice the teacher would shake her head and look at him asking, “What’s going to become of you?” He kept the picture on the piano to remind himself of that moment and it kept him humble.

   Chuck studied music at Superior State University, but after a few nights watching musicians in a nearby jazz club, he decided that aviation was the better career path. Northwest Airlines hired Chuck on June 28, 1950 as an aircraft groomer, and once again, whatever income he had to spare went for flying lessons. Once Chuck had acquired 220 hours of flight time, he started making the right connections by saying “Yes Sir” a lot and was rehired by NWA as a pilot. His official pilot date of hire was April 03, 1952.

   By the early 1950s NWA had a unique role in the post-war restoration of Japan Air Lines (JAL). Select NWA pilots and aircraft were reassigned to JAL to restart the post-war airline. Chuck’s first post-training assignment was to JAL.

Death of SO/RC/NWA Capt. Robert Craig McAfee , age 78

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, SO/RC/NWA Capt. Robert “Bob” Craig McAfee

July 12, 1944 ~ February 17, 2023

 

Notice of passing….retired Southern Airways/Republic/Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Bob McAfee, age 78.  Bob is survived by his wife Miriam, and by his son and his grandchildren.

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit the funeral home website at

https://www.pontevedravalley.com/obituaries/bob-mcafee 

Obituary information is also available at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/bob-mcafee-obituary?id=47835364

 

 

BOB MCAFEE OBITUARY

Robert "Bob" Craig McAfee was born July 12, 1944, in Pensacola, Florida, and peacefully passed on February 17, 2023, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Bob loved his beautiful wife, Miriam, and his West Highland White Terriers, Miles & Patrick. A lively, spirited man, he graduated from Florida State University where he served as President of Delta Tau Delta. After graduation he joined the Navy following in his father's footsteps, as a naval aviator, during the Vietnam war era. After completing his military service, he became a commercial airline pilot for three decades, flying for Southern Airways, Republic Airways and Northwest Airlines, providing exemplary and safe service for thousands of passengers, becoming the Director of Flying. During this time, he continued to serve his country in the Navy Reserves as squadron leader, retiring from the military at the rank of Captain in the late 1980's.

Bob is survived by his wife, Miriam; his son, Warren; daughter-in-law, Chrissy; and granddaughter, Hannah; their daughter, Kennedy Granger and son, Andrew "Drew" Granger, and Patrick their "Westie". He is now reunited with his daughter, Merrill, who preceded him in death, in heaven.

He will be greatly missed, especially by his wife, Miriam, and family, his many friends, the veteran community, fellow parishioners at Christ Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, staff and members of the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, and fellow members of the American Legion Post #233, where he served as a Legionnaire Officer.

Bob lived life to the fullest every day; "In the hearts of those who loved you, you will always be there."

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, February 23, 2023, 2 pm, at Christ Church, 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, 32082.

 

Published by Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home - Ponte Vedra Beach on Feb. 21, 2023.

Monica Rae Godfread, wife of DL Capt. John Godfread

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Monica Rae Godfread, wife of DL Capt. John Godfread

September 18, 1942  ~  February 10, 2023

 

From friends of the family we have learned of the passing of Monica Godfread, wife of retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain John F. Godfread.  Captain Godfread joined Delta Air Lines 11-27-1972 and was Cincinnati based.  Monica is survived by her husband John, and by her children and grandchildren.

To view the obituary online and share memories, please visit the funeral home website at

 https://www.gaffney-busha.com/obituaries/Monica-Rae-Godfread?obId=27258970

Obituary information may also be found online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/monica-godfread-obituary?id=45064548

Condolences may be sent to the family at

1894 Meta Lake Rd., Eagle River, WI 54521.

We understand that the family is planning a memorial service to take place in Three Rivers, WI on April 1, 2023.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  Monica Rae Godfread, age 80, of Eagle River, died on Friday February 10, 2023 at Legacy of the Northwoods. She was born in Minot, ND on September 18, 1942 to Fred and Esther Hynek.

 

Monica grew up on the family farm near Ross ND and attended a one-room country school until grade 8. She graduated from Stanley High School in 1960 and from University of North Dakota in 1963 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.

 

In 1964 she married John Godfread. She later earned her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Illinois in 1968. They lived in the midwest, raising the family and she taught HS English, until 1999 when they moved to Eagle River.

Monica is survived by her husband: John; three children and five grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home

Phone: (715) 479-4777

304 East Division Street, Eagle River, WI 54521

Jeffrey Alan Ritter, son of DL Capt. Gary and Judith Ritter

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Jeffrey Alan Ritter, son of DL Capt. Gary and Judith Ritter

July 24, 1971 - December 13, 2022

 

The saddest of news comes to us from the Ritter family ….Jeffrey is the son of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Gary Ritter and wife Judith.  Gary retired in 2003, based Atlanta at time of retirement.

Jeffrey’s obituary information is available online at the funeral home’s website :

 https://www.buchanancody.com/obituary/jeffrey-ritter

Also at https://www.dcourier.com/news/2023/feb/18/obituary-loving-memory-jeffrey-alan-ritter/

And at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/myjournalcourier/name/jeffrey-ritter-obituary?id=38522204

Condolences may be sent to the Ritter family at  

2877 W Iron Springs Rd # 306 , Prescott, AZ 86305.

Captain Ritter may also be reached by email at garyritter2877@gmail.com 

Arrangements for Jeffrey have been entrusted to   

Buchanan/ Cody funeral home of Jacksonville, Illinois.

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

JEFFREY'S OBITUARY

Jeffrey Alan Ritter, 51, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly, and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on December 13, 2022.  Jeff was born in Park Ridge, Illinois on July 24, 1971 to Gary and Judith Ritter.  He and his family moved to Prescott, Arizona in August of 1977 where Jeff attended Miller Valley School, Granite Mountain Junior High School and Prescott High School.  Jeff graduated from Prescott High School in 1990 and then went on to study at Arizona State University, graduating in 1995 with a B.S. in Business Communications and a Minor in Marketing.

 

After graduating from Arizona State, Jeff went to work in Los Angeles as a Publicist/Public Relations agent for Rogers & Cowan and CBS.  While at Rogers & Cowan, he worked with many celebrities on the red carpet during the openings of Steven Spielberg's GameWorks restaurants and the openings of the Planet Hollywood restaurants.  While at CBS, he enjoyed being the Senior Publicist and Director of Publicity on several TV productions, some of which are: The Donny and Marie Show, Cybil, Jeopardy! (10 years), Nancy Grace and Swift Justice with Jackie Glass.  Back when Ken Jennings was the biggest winner of all time on Jeopardy!, Jeff was sure to get him recognized on several talk shows, including David Letterman and Jay Leno.  Jeff was also a voting member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and was so thrilled to hoist the Emmy Award when Jeopardy! was declared the winner.

 

Jeff loved to travel and continued to do so throughout his life.  He loved meeting and embracing people from all around the world.  In High School, he was selected to travel with a group of young students to Russia as a representative for People to People International.  After attending Arizona State, Jeff traveled throughout Europe for four months absorbing all of the different cultures and meeting new friends.  From Russia to Hong Kong to Australia to skiing in the Alps, and most points in-between, Jeff definitely made an amazing impact in our world.

 

All throughout his life, Jeff made friends easily.  He was the type of person who didn’t know a stranger.  His effervescent personality, super witty sense of humor, genuine love and caring for others, always lit up every room he entered!  He had a gift of bringing people together and made you feel like you were the most important and special person around.  Jeff also loved to cook and experiment in the kitchen. He loved the outdoors; enjoyed skiing, fishing, horseback riding and taking care of his many animals when he was growing up.

 

Jeff is survived by his parents, Gary and Judith Ritter of Prescott; his sister Ginger (Bryan) Nolte and niece Ava Nolte of Prescott; and numerous family members nationwide, as well as, his extended family of friends.

 

A private family service and burial was held on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Jacksonville, Illinois.  Arrangements were handled by the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Illinois.  In lieu of flowers, Jeff would want you to make a donation to your local food bank, a cause he was very passionate about.  Jeff will be missed by all, but never forgotten!!  A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring in Prescott, Arizona.

Betty Hummel Knowles, widow of WAL Capt. Bob Knowles

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Betty Hummel Knowles, age 100, widow of WAL Capt. Bob Knowles

 

Western Airlines Captain Robert Edward Knowles began his commercial flying career with Western 09-14-1944.

 

https://www.vcstar.com/obituaries/vcs028857

 

Betty Hummel Knowles, 100, of Camarillo, passed away on December 6, 2022, just weeks shy of her 101st birthday. Betty was always both “elegant and eloquent” and those traits were still in abundance throughout her last days. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, an airline pilot with Western Airlines. Bob and Betty moved to Camarillo in the early 1960's and were members of Las Posas Country Club, where they enjoyed many friendships throughout their lives. Betty was part of the Pinkstaff family from Illinois, on her mother’s side, many members of the family having migrated “out west” around 1918 - some to Oregon and many to the Azusa Glendora area. Betty and her brother grew up playing in the orange groves, which made up much of Azusa prior to World War II. Betty was active in various Republican causes, especially in efforts on behalf of Ronald Reagan, both as Governor and President. She leaves behind a legacy of friendships - most remembering her love of her cat(s) - Puff - and her love of reading. A Celebration of Betty’s life will be held at her beloved club, Las Posas Country Club, on February 26, 2023 from 1-3pm.

 

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Name:       Robert E. Knowles

Date of Birth:      July  01, 1920

Date of Death:    April  14, 1999

Est. Age at Death:     78 years, 9 months, 13 days