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Richard Pfennig Obituary

Pfennig, Richard E. "Dick" age 66, of Butler Twp., died Monday, June 12, 2006. He was Past President and CEO of PSA Airlines and Midway Commuter Airlines as well as Air Florida Airlines and various officer positions with Continental and Midway Airlines. He currently was serving on the Board of Directors of Dayton's US Air and Trade Show and was also a member of the 2003 Inventing Flight Ceremony. Survived by his wife, Sandra (Ahlert), two daughters, Patricia Lynn Jordan and husband, Tim of Sugar Grove, IL, Julie Ann Peter and husband, Gil of Parkland, FL, son, Richard E. Pfennig III and his wife, Lisa of Yorkville, IL, nine grandchildren and one sister, Cynthia S. Cross of Wheaton, IL, two nephews Jimmy and Terry Willits. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m., Thursday (Today), at Shiloh Church, 5300 Philadelphia Dr., Dayton, OH 45415. Services Saturday, June 17th, at 2 p.m., at Mt. Emblem Cemetery, 600 E. Grand Ave., Elmhurst, IL, Rev. Jock Ficken, officiating. Friends will be received from 1 p.m. until time of services at the cemetery. If desired contributions may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 105 W. Fourth St., Suite #400, Cincinnati, OH, 45202 or Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, OH 45420. Arrangements by: Baker-Hazel and Snider Funeral Home Dayton, OH (1-937-274-1151). Condolences may be sent to www.Bakerhazelsnider.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 15, 2006.

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Maureen Shank

October 23, 2016

I just happened to be wondering this morning whatever happened to my "favorite boss" and if he was still in the airline industry so I googled his name. I was so hurt to hear of his passing. He was my boss at Air Florida / Midway Airlines in Florida back in the 80's. He was a wonderful person and the best boss I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I will always remember and treasure the very fond memories of those days at the "hangar" on NW 36th Street.....some of the best times of my life. It was truly a joy to work with him.

jeff kubistal

June 18, 2006

I was very sad to hear about dicks passing,he and his family lived down the street from me in Burr Ridge,ILL and he was like a second father to me. I always left his house with a smile on my face, (that was the budweiser beers we drank together) god bless you and all your family you will always have a place in my hart goodbye old friend Jeff kubistal

Melissa Himes

June 16, 2006

Pfennig Family

I use to work with Dick for 8 years and he was a wonderful man to me and everyone around him. My prayers are with you always.

Barbie Jones-Marks

June 16, 2006

Dear Sandy and family,

I am very sorry to hear of Dicks passing. He will be missed by many and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tony Hackenberg

June 15, 2006

I grew up with Dick in Hinsdale and have many fond memories of school, sports and childhood fun with him. Our impromptu baseball games were the best! He will have a special place in our hearts when the HTHS Class of '57 gathers for its 50th year reunion next year.

Bob and Debbie Stricker

June 15, 2006

Sandy,



We're so sorry to hear about Dick's death. We certainly enjoyed our occasional Friday nights with you two at Meadowbrook along with the Greenbergs, Allens and others. Our prayers are with you.

Rita Rainsford

June 15, 2006

To the family of Dick Pfennig.

I worked with Dick MANY years ago at Midway Airlines and I can tell you he will be truly missed by many! He was a wonderful and very friendly man.

My deepest sympathy for you all.

Stephanie Frazier

June 15, 2006

Dear Mrs. Pfennig,

Our prayers are with you during this time.God Bless You,

Dr. Frazier and Staff

Sam & Cathy Addoms

June 15, 2006

Sandy and Family

We send our condolences on the loss of your very special husband and father. As one of my very first friends his absence will now be filled by the special memories of our childhood.

Bryan Asti

June 15, 2006

Although I did not know Mr. Pfenning very well, I know that he was held with high respect within the airline industry. Here at PSA headquarters you can always hear stories and experiences about him. I know he will be greatly missed and I wish his family well.

Chris & Chris Mulhern

June 15, 2006

Sandy, our heart goes out to you and the family. Dick was a wonderful and special man, and we are grateful to call him our friend. You are in our prayers.

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