Roger Iversen

Hello everyone, I was forwarded this information and obituary for Roger Iversen by his son, Christopher Iversen. I apologize for the lateness in posting this as I was on vacation. Thank you...

Roger P. Iversen

September 02, 1926 - February 12, 2012





Roger Peter Iversen, 85, of Lisle/Naperville, IL area, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012 in Naperville, IL. Roger was born in Green Bay, WI on September 2, 1926 to Leonard and Bertha Iversen.

Roger was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Maritime Service from 1944-46, crossing the Atlantic several times to Europe and also to South America.

Roger married Audrey Conard in 1951 and graduated from Marquette University in the following year. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

He enjoyed a long career in management in the airline industry spending most of that time with North Central/Republic Airlines. In "retirement" he and Audrey founded and successfully operated ARA Consultants.

Roger had served for the last six years as the Treasurer of the September Club at St. Margaret Mary Church, Naperville.

Roger is survived by his wife, Audrey, children Christine (Larry) Nothwehr, Cathy (Joe) Ettel, Christopher (Pam) Iversen, Jolene (Lloyd) Brandt, Barbara (Shaun Burnett) Iversen, Carolyn Iversen, Rosanne (Al Rosenthal) Iversen, Peter (Molly) Iversen and Eric (Michelle) Iversen, and his sister Eunice Angst and 17 grandchildren.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents.

He will be missed by all for his tenacious will and loving spirit.

Visitation Thursday, February 16, 9:30-10:30 A.M. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1450 Green Trails Dr., Naperville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will follow Thursday, 10:30 A.M. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1450 Green Trails Dr., Naperville.

A luncheon reception will be held at the church directly following the funeral mass.

Private Family Interment: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.

All donations will be forwarded to Roger's favorite charity - Fr. James Conard, MM, Maryknoll Missionaries. Fr. Jim has dedicated his life to being a missionary in Tanzania, Africa for over 55 years, building churches, schools and a regional hospital.

NCA Article I

Hello everyone, Today I'm adding a great article, originally printed in Airliner's International magazine in 1973, about the daily life of North Central Airlines. (copyright acknowledged)...thank you to John Evanich for sending it into us!!

(This posting contains page one of the article, and a second posting contains the rest of the article...please 'click' on each page to view in a larger format for better viewing/reading!)

NCA Article II

Hello everyone! I'm happy to be adding a great article today that originally was printed for Airliner's International magazine back in 1973. (acknowledgment of copyright)
The article shows the daily life of North Central Airlines and is a great resource on the operations, aircraft and activity of Herman. Enjoy!!

Moran Obituary

Hello everyone, I'm saddened to add this posting today but I believe it's appropriate for the blog. David Moran, a long time North Central employee who started out as a Station Agent and ended his career as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. (Copyright thanks to Minneapolis Star-Tribune)


Obituary



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Moran, David E. Age 81, of Lakeville, MN. died January 11th after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. David was born in St. Cloud, MN., the first son of Ovid and Florence May Moran. He spent 57 years with his beloved wife, Joanne Rabe and had four children, David Jr. (Molly), Danelle (Timothy) Reid, Douglas (Tracy) and Donald (Penny). A great source of joy in his life were his thirteen grandchildren, Michael, Andrew, Tyler (Jill), Tom, Kristin, Megan, Matthew, Kate, Ellen, Madelyn, Olivia, Ryan and Jack. David served in the United States Air Force for four years. He began his airline career working as a station agent for North Central Airlines and retired as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Republic Airlines. After leaving his first career, David earned single and multi-engine flying certificates and became a flight instructor and charter pilot at Flying Cloud Airport. He accumulated over 6000 hours of flying time. With courage and great tenacity David changed his life in 1974 when he successfully completed a Recovery Program for Alcoholism at St. Mary's Hospital. He maintained his sobriety the rest of his life. David was an avid sportsman and believed in conservation and preservation of the environment. He served as president of the Minnesota Conservation Federation, president of the Scott County Pheasants Forever chapter and president of the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District for 10 years. Governor Arne Carlson appointed David to the commission that developed the Wetland Conservation Act of 1991. David said, "I have been hunting and fishing since I could walk and have observed significant decreases in fish and game populations over the years. That is why I take conservation seriously - so I, my children, and my grandchildren can enjoy the outdoors for years to come. Anyone serious about the future of sporting should also be serious about conservation." David hoped to be remembered as a good fishing partner, a good wing shot and a fair and generous person, interested in his community and loving of his wife, his children and grandchildren. Funeral Mass is Wednesday 11AM at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN. The family will receive friends and family at the church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Minnesota Conservation Federation or the Alzheimer's Association . "Autumn comes. It always does. The trees struggle with this truth. Today, in my being, so do I." Published in Star Tribune on January 15, 2012 PrintFollow this Obituary



As requested within the obituary, donations in memory of David E. Moran are appreciated to the Alzheimer's Association.

Another year comes to an end...

Hello everyone...firstly, I'd like to thank our blog viewers and contributors very much! Remember, without you, there really wouldn't be a blog!! Secondly, I assure everyone that posts ARE coming. Alas, as stated in an earlier posting, I'm awaiting approval/authorization from recent contributors to allow their stories to be added, along with photos, before I can proceed. Unfortunately, this has been a long process and it would be my hope, with the new year, these postings can go forward.
Also, I'll be instituting a new 'copyrighting' system for photos that are added to the blog. As I've said before, we're still experiencing 'theft' of our photos from the blog, copied and placed on Ebay for someones own personal, monetary gain. Tacky...I'll say again, tacky move on this individuals part. Hence, this new system will allow for secure photo posting on the blog to discontinue the unauthorized use of OUR photos. (Much like the system that Scott at www.hermantheduck.org uses).
Also, I encourage all our viewers to take a look at the links provided on the right hand side of the front page. These 'friends of the blog' are in business for themselves, provide wonderful products and are NOT a part of the blog, nor give us any monetary support as a result of their links. I've done business with all three listed, myself, and have always been pleased with their products, services and friendship. :)
Now, most importantly, everyone, please have a wonderful New Year and be sure to check back from time to time for updates...and, as always, PLEASE write in if you have something to share, say or perhaps have a question about. I'm here to help!!
Peder, aka, Convairkid