Gone West: Patrick Reetz
We lost another long time and valued member of the Texas Chapter with the passing of Patrick Reetz at age 49. He lost his battle with cancer in September 2008 leaving behind his loving Wife Joetta and Daughters Schylene and Alexandria who shared his love for aviation, antique airplanes and are always welcome attendees at our Chapter meetings. He was a lifetime member of the National Antique Airplane Association before he joined the Texas Chapter.
Patrick had a long time association with flying, having soloed at age 16. He flight instructed while attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University where he received a master in Aviation Management. After college he flew a Jetstar - 8 for one of the Saudi Royal Princes for a year before returning to the States to marry Joetta. He continued his flying career as an airline pilot for Continental, and corporate pilot flying a Learjet for MidWestern Trucking and a Conquest for WardKraft in Ft. Scott, KS.
-Dick Ramsey
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