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Jack Abrams '55 - The End (Customer Service - SPI and MSN).
After OZA retired in ' 86. - Love to golf and fish. Looking forward to hearing from you all.
You may email Jack at (sevencardstud@worldnet.att.net)

Steve Albert '76 - The End (Customer Service - OGO).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Coordinating international menus, then on to AA (commuting between STL and DFW - in DFW during the week and STL on most weekend). Departed AA September 2006.
You may email Steve at (steve.albert0@yahoo.com) Updated 10-8-06

Jerry Albrecht '62 - The End (Customer Service - RFD / STL, Dispatch - OMO).
Still working. Began Oz in 62 in RFD Customer Service. Transfered to STL in 67. Commuted to JFK while with TWA and now commuting to DFW with AA. 2 sons with 4 grandchildren, 3 boys 1 girl. Still enjoy traveling and spending time with family. Do a lot of cruising as Maureen is a group coordinator for a travel agency. Always glad to talk to any of the OZ gang. Really enjoyed the reuinon in Sept.
You may email Jerry at (jmalbrecht2003@yahoo.com)

Marilyn Alfs '66 to 9-1-86 (Reservations & City Ticket Office - PIA).
After OZA retired - Divide my time between the farm in Il. and condo in Naples, Fl.

Ken Allen '53 - 2/86 (Customer Service - PAH, BNA, OGO).
Retired form OZA '86 - Ken currently is living in the Paducah, KY. area where he enjoys fishing, hunting reading and surfing the internet. You may email Ken at (allenkm6@cs.com)

Dewayne Allison '61 - The End (Customer Service - UIN, BRL and MCI).
After OZA stayed with TWA until retirement in '94. After TWA formed Allison Carpentry then retired at that in '04. Now retired and live in BRL, I have 3 children and 8 grankids who keep me busy.
You may email Dewayne at (Allisond467@aol.com) Updated 2-15-05

Rich Altman '84 - The End (Customer Service - SAT).
After OZA stayed with TWA working ramp in STL, MSP, SEA, OMA until 1990. Went to school for A&P and Dispatch certificates in Minneapolis. Currently living in Chicago area, working as a Flight Dispatcher for United Airlines.
You may email Rich at (rfa28@hotmail.com) Last Updated 4-2-2005

Lew Ameel '56 - '79 (Flight Operation Pilot - STL and ORD).
Retired Nov 23,1979 as a Pilot. After retirement I was a Pilot for Jewel Companies (ORD) flying a Citation & Westwind 1 until Nov, 1984. I am interested in genealogy & have traced my family's name back to 1585 & 1604.
You may email Lew at (LewOza@msn.com)

Bob Androff '79 - The End (Customer Service - BRL, CMI, STL).
After OZA stayed on with TWA, worked at ATO & Cargo as a CSA, EIC, Account Manager Cargo Sales & Regional Manager Cargo Sales (STL & ORD). I worked 3 months for AA before the 9/11 layoffs. Currently working for Eagle Global Logistics. Hobbies include Golf & Fantasy Baseball. My wife Karen has won a battle with cancer and is doing great. Our daughter Tina just turned 21 and is heading into her senior year @ SEMO.
You may email Bob at (bobandroff@sbcglobal.net)

Frances (Newman) Anselmo '55 - '57 (Stewardess - STL)
After OZA married Les Anselmo on July 4, 1958 at San Diego, Calif. Navy Base by Duty Chaplain. Les now deceased. Presently living in the St. Charles, Mo. area. I have 4 children and 7 grandchildren, all living in St. Charles, Mo. Use my spare time playing on PC.
You may e-mail Frances at (Fans3232@home.com).

David 'Turk' Apps '67 - '86 (Customer Service - ORD, MSP, BNA, MKE and STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA. Moved to Seattle with TWA & anxiously awaiting retiremnt in a few years. Aircraft photography is my current love!
You may email David at (D2Ephoto@aol.com)

Jerry Aquiar '79 - The End (District Sales Manager - ORD).
Married with three children Jeremy 18,Jason 15, Jennifer 12. Working for ANC Corp. Regional Sales Manager representing National and Alamo rent a car. Hobbies include coaching , fishing , golf and going to sporting events.
You may email Jerry at (AguiarJD@aol.com)

Donald P. Asher (deceased) '60 - '90 (Customer Service - SUX, OMA).
After OZA '86 went with TWA transferring to OMA - The following tribute was provide by Don's son Mike (He was in service with TWA at the time he passed away from a year long battle with cancer. He was truly "In Love" with Ozark for 26 very enjoyable years. Always went the "extra" step to provide quality customer service.)
You may email Don's son Mike at (masher@triad.rr.com) (New email 5-11-2005)

Rick Asquith '73 - The End (Reservations - PIA).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Presently living in St. Ann area and working in STL Reservations Office.

Don Atkins '65 - The End (Customer Service - OWB, CKV, STL, BNA).
After OZA stayed with TWA in BNA until retiring in '95. After retiring worked a Government Travel Contract for Carlson Travel for five years at the Nashville Military Entrance Processing Station for 5 years, at which time I completely retired. Have one granchild, Emily. My wife Betty recently retired, we live in Nashville. I treasure my years with Ozark Airlines, and the many friends that I met along the way.
You may email Don at (datkins1943@comcast.net) (Updated 10-17-06)

Kathy Barton Avery '69 - '76 (Flight Attendant - STL).
I am now employed as a flight attendant for Air Canada based in Calgary, Alberta Canada for the past 22 years. I have four children and a cat! My husband Bill is the producer of the evening grandstand show for the Calgary Stampede-- The Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth (visit their website to see what I mean). Our children are doing very well and we're very happy. I would be happy to hear from any of my old friends. Feel free to E-mail me anythime.
You may email Kathy at (KAVERY@SHAW.CA)

Pamela Avery-Gearhart '64 - '73 (Reservation Customer Service - SUX, PIA).
After OZA worked for travel agencies. Then after 5 daughters, thought I should go to college and get a business degree. I now work as a parts advisor for a major recreational vehicle manufacturer in Indiana. Like the rest of the people here, I had a great time working for OZA, a lot of good memories, good people to work with. I am enjoying my 6 grandchildren, doing needlecrafts and reading.
You may email Pam at (psg1963@voyager.net) - Updated 2-18-05

Maurice Azurdia '85 - '86 (Flight Operation - STL).
After OZA furloughed one year-- flew for America West. Back with TWA until 1992, then retired due to an accident. I currently live in PHX and instruct at America West, enjoying life, and my two daughters.
You may email Maurice at (Azurdia@aol.com) Last updated 1-13-2005

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Millard Bachman '57 - The End (Maintenance - STL, RFD, MKC, OMA ALO and DFW).
After OZA stayed with TWA until retirement in '96. Judy and I are still living in the DFW area. We enjoy traveling and working on old MGB's. We have one granddaughter.
You may email Millard at (mlbeuless@attbi.com)

Gary G. Baerwald '63 - The End (Customer Services - ORD, SUX, JLN, FSD and SAT).
After OZA, stayed with TWA in SAT until retirement the 11/99. Spend summers at Lake Shetek, Minnesota, and spend nice winters in SAT. Enjoy the sandy lake beach, fishing and boating, and wifes family nearby. Have no hobbies, but enjoy puttering around yards. Along with being with a good airline, came the good times and comaradery had by all.
You may email Gary at (gbaerwald@satx.rr.com)

Raymond Bajorek '65 - The End (Customer Service - SPI and DEN).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Retired Jan '97.
You may email Raymond at (rbajo62318@aol.com)

Sharon Balboa '66 - '80 (Flight Attendant - ORD).
Was a Flight Attendant in ORD from 1966-1980. Hired on w/AA in 1989. I continue to work for AA in LAS as a CSM. My plan is to retire from AA in January of 2006 and continue working in another field until age 65. My travel these days consists of visiting family in IN, IL and TX.
You may email Sharon at (sbalboa@cox.net) (Updated 5-11-05)

Joseph Balli '71 - The End (Customer Service - ORD, Reservation - PIA).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Currently working as an EIC at the STL-ATO. Joseph and Jan (Swenson) live in the St. Peters, Mo. area and have two children - Brittany age 11 and Brook age 7.
You may email Joseph and Jan at (jballi@mail.win.org)

Jim Balmer '66 - '69 (Customer Service - MLI).
Left OZA in 1969 - Currently a certified arborist working for a utility co. I have 2 children and 3 grandsons, My wife Teresa works for the same utility co. We have been married 3 years and love to travel and play golf. The years that I spent at Ozark were the most fun I ever had working. I met a lot of great guys, some I still see today. Any of them out there, send me an e mail.
You may email Jim at (jbtb530@mchsi.com) (Updated 7-3-06)

Jo Ellen Barcelona '78 - The End (Customer Service - MLI, CID and STL SATO).
After OZA stayed with SATO in St. Louis until they closed that office and I went to the STL ATO with TWA. I'm now at the STL Reservations office, still with TWA. Married 25 years to Dean Barcelona, we have one daughter Lani, almost 10 years old.
You may email Jo Ellen at (jebarce@aol.com)

George R. Barber '56 - The End('86).
After OZA Retired - George went to work for Davis & Company as a marine surveyor and retired again on 12/31/99. George and Roz currently live in the STL area. Roz comments, "Hopefully this will last longer than his last retirement".
You may email George at (rgbarber@sbcglobal.net) Email Updated 12-12-05

Rosalyn Deutch Barber '81 - The End('86).
After OZA Retired - Living in the STL area
You may email Rosalyn at (rgbarber@sbcglobal.net) Email Updated 12-12-05

Robert (Bob) Barich '85 - The End (Flight Operations - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA - After being furloughed by TWA, went to work at USAir. Currently a 737/300 F/O based in CLT, where I reside with my wife Linda and 2 boys Michael and Matthew. Was president of Ambassador Travel, Inc. for 5 years and currently president of Ambassador Capital Resources, Inc. Hobbies include: "the boys", skiing, biking, woodworking, and model trains.
Can be E-Mailed at: (Robert@RobertBarich.com)

Joe Barker '65 - The End (Flight Operations - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Scheduled retitement date 09/29/01. Living in Southeast Missouri. Beth Barker former Ozark dispatch clerk and mother of our triplets. Now playing the banjo.
Check out Joe's and Beth's Can-Du Publications - Scale Models from Soda Cans web site. You may email Joe or Beth at ( candu@leadbelt.com)

Sue Barnhart '64 - The End (Reservations - PIA).
After OZA stayed with TWA RES in STL - Presently living in Aurora, Co. area and working the DEN Ticket Counter - Love Colorado and the mountains

Mary Barry '79 - The End (Fleet Service - Cleaner - STL).
After furlough from OZA went with TWA '88 to 94 - Left TWA to work for Neiman Marcus Travel as a consultant until 8/96 - Presently a homemaker, caring for our two grandchildren, living in Bridgeton, Mo. area

Patrick Barry '66 - The End (Mail Clerk - Cleaner - A/C Tech - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Presently living in Bridgeton, Mo. area and working inspection at the STL Hanger - Enjoy working and playing golf

Paul Bartelt 'Late 70's - Early 80's (Accounting - OGO).
Since then have worked in sales, mostly aviation related. Still live in the St. Louis area. I enjoy flying small aircraft, backpacking, and most anything that gets me outdoors. Really enjoyed the people at Ozark and would enjoy hearing from any former employees via email.
You may email Paul at (pbartelt@icon-stl.net)

Bill Becker '78 - The End (Maintenance - ORD & STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Currently working as a Mechanic Crew Chief in STL and live in the Foristell, MO area.
You may email Bill at (wbecker@mail.win.org)

Don Beckmann (deceased)

'63 - '85 (Administration - STL General Office).

(Don provided the following bio prior to his death) Retired - Presently living in Bridgeton, Mo. area - Enjoy doing whatever I want whenever I want.

Fred Beekman '70 - The End (Maintenance - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA then AA. Retired from AA Dec 2004. Almost all the years as an Avionics Tech, all in STL. Enjoying the good life with my wife Mary of 41 years, 4 kids and 10 grands, all in STL. I golf, some, and occasionally help my son "flip" houses. I like to volunteer for church maintenance.
You may email Fred at (freddiebeek@yahoo.com) (Updated 10-27-07)

Larry Behnken '65 - The End (Flight operations - Pilot).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Presently living in the Lake City, Fl. area. Enjoy travel about 1/2 the time in my motor home.
You may email Larry at (lbehnken37@yahoo.com) Updated 12-7-05

Dick Bell '65 - The End (Flight operations - Pilot).
After OZA stayed with TWA until retiring Nov. 2001. I live in the Marengo, IL. area. My wife Cathy passed away almost 2 years ago. I still have my youngest 16 year old daughter Suzanne with me. She has been a blessing. My son Jeff is currently on furlough from TWA. My oldest daughter Lisa recently got married. She and her husband are co-coaching figure skating in the Deleware area. Bitter/sweet ending to my career, but I am getting out at a good time, and looking forward to retirement.
You may email Dick at (oztotw@aol.com)

Andrea Bellagamba (Klein-Walz) '69 - The End (Flight Attendant - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA then went on with American. What fond memories I have of my career with Ozark, the fun times I had, the friends, and the family atmosphere. Our times spent there were some of the best, the good ole days. I loved every moment and have such regrets for the demise of those days. I am glad I had Ozark as my roots in my early career as a hostess/stewardess/flight attendant. Look forward to the reunions in September.
You may email Andrea (Andee) at (aklein2002@charter.net) (updated 8-22-06)

Joe Berkbigler '77 - The End (Maintenance - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA until 10/92 when I took an early retirement buyout to persue a 2nd careeer as a freelance television audio enginer. Now, I'm working all over the country doing sporting events for most of the major TV networks. My work has included the 1996 olympics, the 1996 and 1998 world series, the 1997 and 1999 American League championship series, the 1999 Baseball Allstar Game, and the Papel Mass at the TWA Dome in Jan. '99. In 1998 I won an Emmey Award for my work with the Fox Sports Networks "Major League Baseball On Fox" show. My wife Susan and I live in the Festus, MO. area.
You may email Joe at (jabsmb@jcn1.com)

Dennis Berry '67 - The End (Customer Services - STL, DAL, DFW and TPA).
After OZA stayed with TWA in TPA. Retired from TWA now enjoying retirement. Miss all of the good ole OZ people.
You may email Dennis at (dennisfromtampa@webtv.net)

Mary Ann Biondo '71 - Mid 70's (Flight Attendant - STL).
After OZA went to work as the Director of Inflight Services with Private Jet Airlines in ATL until they ceased operations in 1995. Back to TWA 1996 as a Flight Attendant until furloughed 2002. I am now employed with Edward Jones Brokerage here in STL. As for leasure time, no spouse, no children just take care of my house and garden in my spare time, and of course keeping an eye on the stock market.
You may email Mary Ann at (iflytwa@juno.com)

Ray Blades '67 - The End (Flight Operations Pilot - ORD, STL, SGF & PIA).
After OZA went with NASA in Flight Operations and Astronaut Training at Johnson Space Center, Tx and Cape Canaveral, Fl. My wife Gayle and I now retired in the Dunnellon area of Central Florida.
You may email Ray at (flyozark1@aol.com)

Kevin Blake '79 - The End (C/S - SUX, Sales Rep - PIA, District Sales Mgr - SAN, Mgr Mktg Automation-STL OGO).
Went with TWA as District Sales Mgr in MSP then EWR. Left TWA in 1992 as Dir. Sales-Southern US for NWA in Memphis. Left the industry in 1994 and am now Regional Director for Manpower, Inc. in Richmond, VA. My oldest son is a teacher in O'Fallon, MO and is expecting his first child. My two other boys are 15 and 13. I am a nationally licensed soccer coach and am President of the Chesterfield United Soccer Club, a 1500 member youth soccer club in Richmond. I fondly remember my days with OZA and the many friends I made during my years with the company.
You may email Kevin at (keblrb@comcast.net) (updated 1-20-08)

Robert Blattner '82 - The End (Marketing - OGO).
After OZA - ??? - Presently working for American Int'l Freight as Marketing Manager in STL, MEM, BNA, CVG & SDF.
You may email Bob at (Bob Blattner BobBSTL@aol.com)

Vicky Bogosian '69 - '74 (Flight Attendant - ORD & STL).
After OZA - Moved on to be a St. Louis County and Kirkwood police/detective. Went back into aviation as Transamerica Airlines Base Supervisor in St. Louis until they closed in 1986. Now with FEMA doing disaster work.
You may email Vicky at (bo2gey@aol.com)

Brenda Boland '78 - The End (Reservations and Central Reservation Control - OMO).
After OZA stayed with TWA until 1997 - Presently work in Domestric Pricing at Northwest Airlines located in MSP. Commuting back to STL on the weekends.
You may email Brenda at (brenda.boland@nwa.com)

Tom Boos '65 - The End (Maintenance - STL, JLN, SGF and MSP).
After OZA stayed with TWA as a Crew Chief in MSP- - Scott is a computer specialist, Paul is a FAA Special agent, John was a mechanic for TWA - has since moved on to Northwest, Kathy is a Mortgage specialist, David - our the youngest is staring A&P school this summer. We have two grandchildren Matthew 11 and Katie 9. Fill my spare time working in the Cub & Boy scouts. Best wishes to all from the "GREEN BUZZARD".
You may email Tom at (tgboos@charter.net)

Roger Bottalla '79 - The End (Customer Services - ORD, Marketing & Sales - ORD, MSY, DFW, IND, ORD).
After OZA I started my own rep. company and did that for 6 years. I then went to work for the family business as VP of Marketing and Public Relations. My family owns American United Cab Association in Chicago. My wife Judy and I have three great kids, Joey 12, Megan 10 and Kevin 8. We spend most of my time coaching all three of the kids in baseball and I am President of Crystal Lake National Little League.  I also enjoy golfing, fishing and canoeing.
You may email Roger at (AUCA1@aol.com)

Tom Boucher '56 - The End (Maintenance - STL/OMO).
After OZA stayed with TWA 10 more years - retired in '96. Mary and I live in the Belleville, IL area. Enjoying family and friends. Trying to stay healthy, working out, traveling, listening to traffic reports, and after noon naps.
You may email Tom at (mtbouchee@msn.com)

Bill Bourne

'55 - The End (Flight Operations Training - STL General Office).

After OZA stayed with TWA - Now Retired - Presently living in St. Louis, Mo. area - Enjoy being President of Ozark Air Lines Alumni Association and raising our eight year old granddaughter

Peggy Bourne

'57 - The End (Flight Attendent Department - STL General Office).

After OZA stayed with TWA - Now Retired - Presently living in St. Louis, Mo. area - Enjoy raising our eight year old granddaughter

Dick Boyce '56 - '86 (Customer Service - SPI, SVX, STJ, CID, OTM, COU, AIZ, GBG, DTW, IND, CID).
Retired in '86 - Working with TWE at SPI - Enjoys woodworking and living in the Athens, IL. area.
You may email Dick at (rdboyce@onemain.com)

Ron Bozarth '60 - The End (Reservations - PIA and MCO).
Stayed with TWA in PIA until 2/91 - Transferred to MCO w/TWA and Retired 9/94. Presently living in the Kissimmee, FL area and doing some part time deliver of new cars/trucks for Starling in Kissimmee FL. We have two children Ronnie and Marc. We enjoy taking taking care of 1970 Monte Carlo show car and retirement.
You may email Ron at (BOZ4MCJM@PRODIGY.NET)

Bob Braun and Chris Litzinger-Braun Bob, '79 - The End (Customer Services - IND and STL). Chris, '79 - The End (OGO and Flight Attendant)
After OZA I worked for TW until January, 2000 when I took the job with Worldspan and moved to KC. Chris followed me to KC in May, 2000 after we sold our house in Bel Nor. We live up towards the airport in KC, and get to still watch the planes take off and land at KCI. We miss our friends and have great memories of the Ozark family.
You may email Bob and/or Chris at (Robert.Braun@Worldspan.com)

Thomas Brickey '66 - The End (Flight Operations - STL).
Stayed with TWA until '98 -Captain ('93-98 Medical which stopped my flying...retired May 1, 1998. Now employeed by the City of Tarpon Springs, FL., managing the city marina. Enjoying life with my two sons nearby and a beautiful lady, Bernice. Into USCG Aux. and many boating & fishing activities.
You may email Thomas at (TCB.FL@Verizon.net)

Edwin (Curly) Brinkman '55 - The End (Maintenance - STL).
After OZA - retired when TWA took over. Edwin met his wife Irma at Ozark. They raised 2 girls and a boy.
His bio was submitted by his daughter Frieda Clark as dad is having health problems. Edwin lives in the Silex, MO. area.
You may contact Edwin (Curly) through his daughter Frieda at caneclark@charter.net (Update 3-18-07)

Linn Broadfoot '56 - The End (Technican and Line Maintenance - STL).
Retired - Presently living in St. Charles, Mo. area - Enjoy flying my cessna 150

Ian Brown '67 - The End (Maintenance - OMO).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Currently TWA mechanic. Retired USNR 1993 as Senior Chief. Currently owner operator Femme Osage Apiary. My wife Pamela have two married children (son Matthew works for TWA) and 2 grandchildren.
You may email Ian at (ibrown@mail.win.org)

Harv Brubaker '62 - The End (Customer Services - SPI, GBG and DEN).
After OZA stayed with TWA in DEN until retiring in '92. Betty and I (married for 37 years) presently live in the N. Las Vegas, NV area after living in Palm Harbor, FL since retirement. Our son Michael works for Disney in Orlando. Our daughter Linda is married to an Air Force officer and lives in New Mexico. Both Mike and Linda are graduating from college May '98. We are really enjoying our retirement. During those years with OZ we made a lot of friends, unfortunately we've lost track of some. Would enjoy hearing from co-workers.
You may email Harv & Betty at (brubaker@sprintmail.com)

Gus Brueckner '55 - '59 (Maintenance - Radio Mechanic, STL).
After OZA went to work for the FAA as an Electronic Technican in Detroit and Cleveland. Retired in '89 to Chiefland Florida where my wife Jo and I do a lot of fishing and traveling around Florida.  Welcome any Email.
You may email Gus at (gus@svic.net)

James Bruegenhemke '56 - The End (Mechanic - STL Hanger).
Retired - Presently living in O'Fallon, Mo. area - Enjoy keeping busy with my 21 grandchildren

Gardner Buchanan '79 - The End (Customer Services - STL).
Went with TWA for a few years in Customer Service in STL. In 1988, went to PARS in Sales then on to WORLDSPAN in MSP as Director-Agency Sales. Same seniority with four different companies OZ/TWA/PARS/WSPN; same seniority with four different companies. As of Oct '06 unemployed and looking for work. My wife Polly and I keep pretty busy with our four children. Great to see all of the names and whereabouts of friends from the OZ days. Some of my favorite memories are the OZ nights at Busch Stadium for the Cardnial games. Good days, good people.
You may email Gardner at (gardner.buchanan@worldspan.com) - Updated 10-8-06

Brenda Buck '68 - The End (Reservations - PIA).
After OZ went to work for TWA STL ATO. Retired in 2000. Husband Mike and I own 3 locksmith shops in the Pia area. Plus I am a Nursey Lawn and Garden Specialist for Lowe's in the Pia area. Needless to say, I'm also busy. We have one daughter and two grandchildren which lives in STL area. We are also big Ebay Sellers, if you care to take a look at ebay bjb46
You may email Brenda at (bjb461@insightbb.com)

Richard Buntin '65 - The End (Maintenance - ORD, STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Retired in '95. Next day moved back to Algonquin, IL to live with my wife, Ruth. I worked on following Ozark A/C DC-3, F-27, Martin-404, FH-227, DC-9, & the Twin Otters.
A little story - My first day in STL a DC-9 Check Crew Foreman was giving me a tour of the hanger. I looked at a DC-9 in for a # 3 check and commented, "There's more DC-9 on the floor, than up on jacks"!! I was amazed when he laughed and responded, "We also get the A/C out in a week,"!! Later, again to my amazement saw the check completed within the week.
Would like too hear from "YOU OLD OZARK'ERS". Take Care My Fellow Ozark'ers.
You may email Richard at (pistonpopper@juno.com). I choose the email name of Piston Popper as that's the nick name we gave the old P&W R-1830 A/C Engines.

Melvin Burkart '60 - The End (Flight Operations - Pilot STL & ORD).
After OZA stayed with TWA until retiring in '93 - Presently full time faculty appointment at Parks College, Saint Louis University. Mel and Carla live in the Affton, Mo. area, have 3 adult children and 10 grandchildren. Mel enjoys skiing, soaring, and golf.
You may email Mel at (Mel Burkart burkartm@SLU.EDU)

William T. (Bill) Burns '50 - '52 (Customer Services - BMI, CGI and Station Manager-CMI).
I left OZA for 35 years of employment with McDonnell Aircraft in the St. Louis area. My wife Dorkey (Wilhour) was Ozark stewardess. We are retired and living in Florissant, MO. We have three children, and 6 grandchildren. We have traveled some in Europe and the middle east (where one of our daughters is a missionary). We also have traveled some around the US. Between March and October, I now fish for trout at least once a week at Meramac Spring at St. James, MO.
You may email Bill at (bdburns@swbell.net)

Donald Buttram '52 - '82 (Flight Operations - Pilot STL).
Checked out in the DC-9 during 1976. Flew the STL- MKE- TPA run my last two years. Retired # 4 on the seniority list in September 1982 because of the FAA age 60 rule. Since retirement I have been active with the Confederate Air Force flying the North American B-25 to & at Air Shows and static displays. Jacquelyn and I celebrated 50 anniversity in May '97. We currently live in the Des Peres, MO. (St. Louis area).
You may email Donald at (Donald Buttram donb@inlink.com)

Gloria Finck-Byler '78 - The End (Reservations - PIA).
After OZA stayed with TWA moved to the STL Reservation Office and FFB. I then moved into a sales postion working as an account representive in Tulsa, Ok. for over a year. I loved Tulsa hated my boss so in '89 I moved to a customer service position in Ft.Lauderdale. My next move was to Miami for 3 years - I-95 got the best of me so in '96 I transferred to my current position in Tampa. I love the Tampa area - the weather is great and the work is not to bad.
You may email Gloria at (Gabyler@cs.com)

Joe Bynum '79 - The End (Flight Operations - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Currently MD80 instructor/APD in the TWA Training Center. Karen and I have two children: Hayden and Avery. Actively involved with Family Support Services (non profit agency serving handicapped young adults in St. Charles) as board president.
You may email Joe at (Joebynum@dellnet.com)

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Charles D. Calvert (Chuck) '68 - '86 (Customer Services - MKC and SGF).
Would welcome any and all comments.
You may e-mail Chuck at (C1943C@EMAIL.MSN.COM)

Joe Carpenter '79 - '80 (Customer Services - STL and ORD).
After OZA furlough, went to work for DHL Airways in ORD, HOU BDA (Bermuda) and now I'm the Area Services Manager for DHL Worldwide Express in BNA. Still often visit STL and try to visit the Confederate Air Force Wing at Smartt Field (a number of ex-OZ folks are there. Alice and I have 2 teenagers, which explains the gray hairs. I grew up in the OZ family, as my Dad flew from the Parks days until retirement in about '84 - I still miss it.
You may contact Joe @(joecarpenterBNA@comcast.net)

Lance Carter '1962 - The End (CS Agent ORD; 1966 Sato Agent COS; 1969 CSM PIA CRO; 1975 Director CS Dept STL GO; 1982 VP CS Dept STL OGO)
After OZA went with TWA - 1986 Regional VP Airports TW; 1990 Sr. VP Airports TW; 1993 Retired OZ/TW. Consulted for several years following my retirement and participated in the startup of four new airlines. Presently retired and my wife Marie (also an ex Ozark employee) and myself live in COS. I spend a great deal of time fly fishing, which is my passion. Also enjoy four wheeling in the mountains, ham radio and many other hobbies that keep me busy.
You may contact Lance through his e-mail(lcarter98@comcast.net) (updated 1-24-07)

Tom Carter '65 - The End ('86) (Flight Operations - STL).
After OZA went with TWA - Retired from TWA '91. I helped start a new airline in Nigeria in 1992/93, and was the Chief Pilot of Great American Airways based in Reno, Nevada until 1997, when the airline went out of business. Since that time, I have been involved with training on the MD-80, the B-737, and the EMB 145 aircaft. I currently am still in the training business. My wife, Helen, and my four sons still live in the area.
You may contact Tom through his e-mail(hcart7@home.com)

Tom Cassibry '69 - The End (Customer Services - PAH, DEC and STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA working in STL. Wilma and I presently live in the St. Peters, MO. area. We have 8 grown kids living in KY, AL and TN. We enjoy our daily work out at the St. Peters Rec-Plex.
Robert (Bob) Castleberry '62 - The End ('86) (Customer Services - SGF).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Worked in SGF until 1991 then transfered to Ft. Myers, FL and retired in Nov. 1991. Worked part time for Springfield Air Freight for a few years after retirement. I now have 9 grandchildren. My wife and I enjoy the Lady Bears and Lady Panthers basketball teams. Would enjoy hearing from "old friends".
You may contact Bob through his e-mail (lynn1948@msn.com)

Tim Castonguay '79 - The End (Customer Services - DBQ,MCW,CID,MCI,SPI,RST,DEN,SDF and HOU).
After OZA stayed with TWA until '89 then moved to Fort Myers, FL. I'm now working for an awards company doing a little proof reading of patents, order entry, research, and shipping and receiving. I quit smoking and only on a rare occasion enjoy an alcoholic beverage. You may contact Tim through his e-mail(tpcast@yahoo.com)

Camille Caupp '73 - 75 (Central Reservation Control - OMO).
After OZA went to work for TWA until '78 when I left to raise kids for 6 years. I went back to school and here I am today, working as a nurse in the Operating Room at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital. Camille and Orville live in the St. Louis area. They have 2 sons, Martin age 20 and Adam age 17. Camille's hobby is movies.
You may contact Camille through her e-mail(imac5270@msn.com)

Orville Caupp '67 - The End (Crew Scheduling, Customer Services - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA. Orville and Camille live in the St. Louis area. They have 2 sons, Martin age 20 and Adam age 17.
You may contact Orville through his e-mail(imac5270@msn.com)

Rod Chana '56 - The End (Customer Services - STL, MCI, FSD, STL, OGO).
After OZA, TWA provided a paycheck from '86 to '90 and I "retired" to join Don Soph at Trans States in SGF where I was station manager/contract service manager, then regional manager until Nov 2, 2001. Nov 18, 2001 I joined the FAA as a Assistant Security Inspector. Currently I am employed by the Transportation Security Administration as Assistant Federal Security Director for Regulatory Inspections covering SGF/CGI/JLN/TBN. Our oldest daughter, Lori & her daughter Hannah reside in Liberty, MO. Lori is Assistant Vice President & Manager of Human resources for Lockton Insurance. Our youngest daughter, Amy, is a junior at SMSU. Marilyn continues to work at SMSU as Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs.
You may contact Rod through his e-mail(newchana@yahoo.com) Updated 9-5-07

Larry Chappelear '65 - The End('86) (Customer Services - SUX and DEN).
Went with TWA working in DEN, TPA and MCO. My wife Patricia and I enjoy golf, bowling and watching all sports.
You may contact Larry at (LChappelea@aol.com)

Rick Charlton '75 - The End('86) (Customer Services - SUX and STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA at STL - Presently living in St. Peters, Mo. area
You may contact Rick through this e-mail (dougm@inlink.com)

Kim Cheely (Schulte) '76 - The End('86) (Flight Attendant - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA. Currently flying for TWA based out of STL. Kim and Mack live in St. Charles, Mo. area.

Mack Cheely '76 - The End('86) (Marketing-Charter Representive - STL, District Manager - MCO).
Currently Director Sales & Marketing for T. L. Clarke in STL - Mack and wife Kim live in St. Charles, Mo. area and enjoy golfing.

Lisa (St. Cin) Cionko '79 - The End (Flight Attendant STL).
After Ozark I flew with TWA until '99. I quit right before the AA merger. I laugh when I think about all of the fun we had. What an experience! I miss all our "family". I am currently working in STL for the Attorney General's office as a legal secretary in the Worker's Comp. division. I have 2 children, Dillon, who is 16 & living in KY with his dad. Then Shelby, who is 13 (going on 23), lives with me in Granite City, IL with my dogs, cats, bird, etc.! Love playing around in my pond, working in the yard, etc.
You may email Lisa at (lisacionko@hotmail.com) (Updated 1-20-08)

Jay Clancy '?? - The End('86) (Flight Attendant - STL and ATL).
After OZA stayed with TWA until '95 when i resigned to go back to school. Received a BS in Early Childhood education as well as the "Outstanding Future Educator" award upon graduating from the School of Education and Human Development at Brenau University. I now teach science to grades K-5 in a great Atlanta area elementary school. I love my current job - but sure do miss the days spent flying for Ozark. More importantly, I really miss all of the friends I made before "Big Red" came along and broke up our happy family. I still manage to spend a good deal of my leisure time traveling (it's in my blood). It would be great to hear from all who remember me during my short career with OZ (senority date - 12/1/81).
You may e-mail Jay at (jayclancy@mindspring.com)

Bob Clark '78 - The End('86) (Customer Services - MKE, MVN, STL and Administration - OGO).
Following OZA, went to work for MAY Company in STL in Human Resources, then an outplacement company involved in Marketing. Presently Director Human Resources for the Trane Company, Waco, TX following a 4 year stint in Pueblo Colorado. Divorced with two kids, Tim (12) and Meredith (10). Remarried now with 3 more daughters! Have my MBA and waste most of my free time refereeing high school/college basketball. Also into bicycling, flying kites, flying airplanes, golf (7 handicap), gym 3x/week and anything else I can get into. Always great to hear from OZ folk. Would truly welcome hearing from ya'll from time to time!
You may e-mail Bob at (rclark@grandecom.net)

Charles A. Clark '72 - The End('86) (Customer Services - ORD, IAD, and STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA. I am presently working with TWA in Commissary. I am residing in the St. Louis area. I have three children Terri, Sonya and Christopher and 4 grandkids. I spend my leisure time bowling, reading, and letting the good times roll. All of my buddies feel free to drop me an email.
You may e-mail Charles at (Clark5656@Aol.Com)

Nancy Clark '66 - '75 (Marketing - STL).
Since OZA have worked for Kodak, Walnut Street Securities and presently with General American Life Insurance Co. Currently living in the St. Louis, MO. area and enjoy walking and dancing.

Robert Clark '56 - 2/86 (Customer Services - Agent/Lead Agent/Customer Service Manager - PIA).
Retired - Presently living in Peoria, Il. area - Joan and I are enjoying retirement very much, especially January - March when we live in Las Vegas, Nv.

Jean Clarke (Mabee - Wison) '65 - The End (Reservation - PIA & STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Now Retired - Presently living in Peoria, Il. area - Enjoy working in school tutoring students

Don E. Cline '57 - The End('86) (Flight Operation - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA in STL until retiring in '91. I was in Flight Operations and was in STL the entire time. I have enjoyed retirement but miss my co-workers. Peggy and I moved to West County in l998 and live near our children and grandchildren. Our son is a Captain with Federal Express, living in Chesterfield and commuting to Memphis. Our daughter has been employed by Citimortgage since she graduated from Southwest Missouri State in l985. We have four grandchildren - each of our children have a boy and a girl, Ryan, Morgan, Kelsy & Kyle. We enjoy traveling and I spend a lot of time experimenting with the computer.
You may e-mail Don at (declineoza@aol.com)

Ron Clinton '74 - The End (Customer Services - OMA, STL, & TPA).
After OZA stayed with TWA transfering to SEA then STL - Presently working in STL and living in the St. Charles, MO area. Enjoy Boating, skiing, racket ball, and skydiving.

Bill Coan '59 - The End (Maintenance - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA then retired in '91 as manager inspection/aircraft acceptance. Started aircraft technical consulting worldwide for Bank America covering europe and asia. Am still traveling. Ann and I live in O'Fallon Mo, have nine grand children, (eight boys and one girl) - guess which one is most spoiled. Some day I will really retire, would like to hear from Ozark friends.
You may email Bill at (coanconsult@aol.com).

Jim Coan '67 - The End (Maintenance / Inspection, Technician - STL).
From OZARK technician to TWA mechanic and then retired in 1994. We still enjoy traveling, but now do it by auto and motels. We enjoy visits to historic sites and visiting our 8 grandchildren who all live within 100 miles of us. Go AMFA.
You may email Jim and Sandy at (ozarkdc3@sbcglobal.net).

Stan Cobane '55 - '68 (Customer Services - CMI, DEC, MSN, SGF, SQI and MSP).
I worked as an Agent in CMI, DEC and MSP followed by Station Manager at MSN, SGF and SQI. Presently living in the Cape Cod, Mass area.
You may email Stan at (otter1930@yahoo.com) (Updated 7-24-06)

Bill Cobb '68 - 71 (Customer Services - UIN).
After OZA went with the construction industry - Presently living in Quincy, IL.
You may email Bill through (bulldog@rnet.com).

Dwayne Collins '68 - The End (Customer Services - CMI - SATO).
I was at CMI from Feb 68 until May 82 when I transferred to the Sato Office at Chanute AFB, IL as an Ozark employee. I became a Sato employee in '90 and was promoted to Manager of the Griffiss AFB, NY Sato office complex. In '92, I was promoted to Regional Customer Service Manager over the Navy Central Contract for Sato and moved to the Dallas area. I held this position until '95 when Sato downsized and I lost my job. I entered college and finished my bachelors degree in '98 and just earned two masters degree (Marriage and Family Counseling and Christian Education). During that time, I worked for American Express Travel on the Ernst and Young account. I just left that position and plan to enter into a ministry position in my church. When others are retiring, I am just starting again. God has been good to my wife, family and I. We love Texas. And we would love to hear from others.
You may email Dwayne at (dwamar.collins@verizon.net).

Court Conkwright '63 - The End (Customer Service - CMI, ORD, IAD - Mgr, STL).
After OZA went with TWA - Presently supervisor at STL airport. Court's hobby is geneology.
You may email Court at (courtcurtis@usa.net).

Jim Cooper '68 - The End (Customer Service - MLI).
After OZA stayed with TWA until retirement 02/99 - Currently an Account Executive, with my own sales office in Moline, for a Milwaukee based advertising-promotional company. I manage our John Deere account. Patricia and I have 3 children, youngest in college, 4 grandchildren that I enjoy and spoil as much as possible. Spare time is spent on the golf course or local fishing holes. Miss the good old days when airline work was fun. Ozark & TWA friends here in MLI gather every third Thurs at a local pub, Contact me if you want to join our monthly party-lots of fun for all. Anyone remember the Ozark nights at the Cardinal games, tail-gate party in the Headquarters parking lot?
You may email Jim at (jcooper@thecfg.com).

Tim Coppage '66 - The End (Flight Operations - STL).
After OZA went with TWA - Presently a pilot for TWA - Tim writes We had some grat time at the O, keep smiling and use this site to keep in touch!
You may email Tim at (T.Coppage-@worldnet.att.net).

Leon Corbin '69 - The End (Customer Services - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA - working at the STL hub. Leon spends most of his time away from TWA promoting and marketing his Corbin Classic Marinade.
Note - This Go-Getter Bird's family has been using Leon's meat marinade for several years and can vouch for it's quality. Corbin Classic Marinade can be found on most grocery shelves in the midwest.
You may email Leon at (cc1.classic.com).

Chuck Couch '66 - The End (Customer Services - IND, BNA, IND and STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA - working at the STL hub. My wife Wanda and I live in the Wentzville, MO. area. We have 2 sons and 2 grand children. We enjoy hunting and sight-seeing.
You may email Chuck at (ccouch@mail.win.org).

Sue Crater

'80 - The End *(Data Processing - OGO).

After OZA went with Emerson Electric, Forrest Ford Consultants, now with Grey Bauer Electonics. Presently living in the Augusta, MO. area. Enjoy my three grandchildren and tennis.
You may email Sue at (Sue Crater SUE.CRATER@GBE.COM)

Jim Creighton '66 - The End (Flight Dispatch - OMO).
Remained at TWA in Flight Dispatch. Presently Manager, Flight Dispatch Training at STC. Had some fun with my airplane ferry company. 40-odd North Atlantic crossings in single-engine aircraft. Conducted several humanitarian airlifts in southern Angola and Liberia for USAID and UNHCR. Rita and I live in the St. Charles, MO. area and celebrated our 35 year anniversary - Jan 2001. We enjoy traveling to Rita's home in the northeastern Italian Alps and plan to spend part of our retirement there.
You may email Jim at (jcreigh@aol.com).

Glenadean Crocker (deceased)

'60 - '70 (Teletype - PIA).

Left OZA to spend full time raising a family (Jeff and John). It is with a heavy and deeply saddened heart that we advised you of the passing of Glenadean in Feb 2001.

Linn Crocker

'59 - The End (C/S & Res - STL, CRC - PIA/STL, Dir. Staff Services - OGO).

After OZA went with System One as Director of Product Development and Director of Customer Services. Left System One '96 and retired. Glenadean and I moved to God's country, Haines City, FLA. Spending our time fishing (9lb. bass last year) and working some at Grenelefe Golf and Tennis Resort.
You may email Linn at (linn.crocker@worldnet.att.net)

David Cross '62 - The End (STL Avionics Dept.).
Stayed with TWA until retirement in 1989. Ruth and I now live in Northeast Oklahoma on Indian Lake. 17 Grandchildren are all about grown up, but 13 Great Grandchildren keep us busy going to ballgames and fishing. I still have a picture of an Ozark DC-9 on the wall in my study. Ozark was a great place to work.
You may email David at (dcross7@ipa.net) Last Updated 1-4-2005

Frank Cunningham '55 - The End (Inspection - STL except '59 through 60 in OMA).
Retired in '86 - Presently living in Normandy, Mo. area

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Beth (Skidmore) Daley '78 - The End (Flight Attendant - STL).
Stayed with TWA until I resigned in 1999 to be a stay-home-mom. I served on the last Ozark Fairchild flight on October 25, 1980. Flight 848 landed in Chicago at 8:15 P.M., the end of an era. Those were memorable years working for Ozark!
You may email Beth at (tbjdaley@aol.com)

Dan (Dano) Davis '79 - The End (Flight Operation - STL).
Stayed with TWA until '87 then went to work for US Air - Presently working as a First Officer based out PIT and living in the St. Louis area. Enjoy scuba diving, camping, tennis, skiing, outdoor activity, and being a big brother.
You may email Dano at (dano691@ipa.net) -(Last updated 4-17-05)

Guy Davis '65 - '82 (SM Shop - STL).
Now Retired - Presently living in Florissant, Mo. area - Enjoy Buying & rehabbing houses, Real Estate Salesman, Managing Rentals, Working Walnuts on farm, being a church deacon and bicylied over 4,000 miles.

Scott Davis '70 - The End (Customer Services - ORD, DEN, DTW).
Stayed with TWA for 5 years in DTW. I was a bailbondsman/bounty hunter in the Den metro area for the next 5 years. I'm currently Chief Appraiser for Montezuma County Colorado. Mary and I have been together 31 years, 1 grandchild Casey James 12/27/01. Has anyone heard from George McHenry?
You may email Scott at (SDAVIS@CO.MONTEZUMA.CO.US)

Tom Davis '65 - The End (Customer Services - SPI, CMI, MTO, CMI, MCO).
Stayed with TWA until retirement due to work related injury - Judy and I been married for 32 years and have three daughters (one at home - going to college, two married and living Kissimmee FL. I would like to hear from fellow Ozark employees. I enjoyed working for Ozark Airlines and wish I still did.
You may email Tom at (chrisd@magicnet.net)

Tom Davis '54 - '59 (Customer Services - STL).
After leaving Ozark entered a plumber apprecticeship program with St. Louis Plumber Local 35. Married Joan Anderson in May 1960 (she also worked Ozark). We moved from Florissant, MO. to Stillwater, MN. in 1970 We had 3 children - all living in the Twin Cities area (Pam, Mike, and Linda). Joan and I were divorced in 1983. I remarried in 1985. I worked in St. Paul's Plumbers Local 34 for several years, had my own plumbing business for 7 years then returned to the local until I retired last year. We plan on moving to New Mexico spring of 2003. Would enjoy hearing from any of the old gang.
You may email Tom at (fondaldavis@aol.com)

Cliff Day '77 - The End (Customer Services - ORD & Charter Sales - OGO).
After turning out the lights out at the OGO, TWA transfered me to New York for several years, then back to St. Louis. I left TWA LLC in July of 2001 and now own an air charter brokerage firm (one employee). I've enjoyed ten years of wedded bliss to an understanding wife, no children that we're aware of and live in Town and County Mo. Hobbies - Too many to list however, most are habit forming. Ladies and Gents, IMO we had some fun and had a darn good airline to boot.
You may email Cliff at (cliff@collegiateaircharter.com)

Debbie Dazey '75 - The End (Revenue Accounting, Data Processing - OGO).
Went with TWA - Presently working in TWA communications and living in the STL area area - Enjoy my 15 year old daughter, Golfing, Bowling (1st place this season), Gardening and the outdoors.
You may email Debbie at (ddazey@twa.com)

Kelly Dempsey-Johnson '84 - The End (Customer Services - DEN, RST, BWI).
Went with TWA - After our logo changed colors, owner, and attitude I worked at JFK for 8 months until I got my call-back to BWI. I stayed at BWI until a work accident, leaving me now totally disabled, 9-23-90. I am now back with my home city of Chattanooga, TN and have my own family. I'm married to Roger, the prince of all princes, and have the most gorgeous 8 1/2 year old with an attitude just like me. Would love to hear from former family members!
You may email Kelly at (p5100@vol.com)

Carol Dickison '73 - The End (Reservations - PIA, Central Reservations Control - STL).
Went with TWA - Now with TWA at the services dept. in RES since 1986. I am currently on the board of the St.Charles Humane Society which keeps me very busy. Also enjoy golf and other leasure actvities.
You may email Carol at (caroldickison@hotmail.com)

Darrel Dilley '79 - The End (Flight Operations - STL).
Stayed with TWA until '92 then went with United. Presently in Denver as a DC-10 Pilot Instructor / Check Airman. Have a farm here in Coloarado. Kids - Sarah 16, Hannah 12, Craig 8, keep me plenty busy especially with their horses and other animals. Wife Debbie still active with quilting. I still find sometime for skiing, fishing and flying the Starduster.
You may email Darrel at (Darrel Dilley DLDILLEY@aol.com)

Don Dirks '59 - The End (Customer Services - MCW, DSM).
Stayed with TWA until retirement in '98. Still live in Clear Lake Iowa. One son working for Intel in PDX. One daughter married with 4 year old and another due in Sep. Mae and I enjoy playing the grandparent part.
You may email Don at (ddirks@mach3ww.com).

Penny Dobbs '79 - The End (Reservations PIA,STL - STL ATO).
Stayed with TWA after the merger. Currently EIC STL ATO. Live in St. Peters MO. I enjoy the outdoors and do a lot of traveling. I collect Ozark and TWA memorabilia.
You may email Penny at (psdobbs@aol.com).

Judy Dodson '68 - The End('86) (Reservations & Support).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Presently working in STL Reservations Office
© 1996 Judy's e-mail(secrhq@mail.cybergate.org)

Frank Doerr '57 - '67 (Maintenance and Maintenance Planning - SUX, MSP, MCI STL).
While at OZA took a military leave of absence from Jan '60 - Jan '64. After OZA went to work for McDonnell Aircraft Co. which became McDonnell-Douglas, and then Boeing. Retirement date from Boeing - 10 May 2005, after 38+ years. Living in the St. Louis area - divorced - two children ages 26 and 22. Hobbies: flying, fishing, golf, volunteer work and travel..
You may email Frank at (1814487@sbcglobal.net) (updated 4-24-05)

Linda Domnick '63 - '72 (Central Reservation Office - PIA).
I have many fond memories of Ozark. My husband Fred and I make our home in Rochester Minnesota where both of us work at Mayo Clinic. We have two grown sons and two grandchildren that keep us busy.
You may email Linda at (domnick.linda@mayo.edu)

Elke Dunkley '68 - The End (Revenue Accounting and System Lost and Found - STL).
Retired in 97, moved back to Bud's birthplace in the Adirondack's, enjoy gardening and crafting. We do our traveling by camper these days. Our son Patrick has 3 children and still lives in New Melle, Mo. We come to Mo. often, and keep in touch with many Ozark friends. I will never forget the Ozark days, they were the best. .
You may email Elke at (omadunkley@earthlink.net)

Doris E. Parobek Dunlap '65 - '70 (CRO - PIA and CTO - MKC).
Left Ozark to be married. I have 3 sons, Bob, Dan and David and 2 stepchildren, Bob and Lisa. My husband and I live in the Erie, PA area where we are self-employed operating an over-the-road trucking co. and in property investments and residential rentals. My love is Fine Jewelry and I have been involved in sales of it for about 15 years. My leisure time is spent riding and babying my palomino walking horse, and portrait sculpting. Would love to hear from anyone who worked in Res or MKC.
You may email Doris at (rdunlap551@aol.com)

Donald Duvall '59 - '86 (Customer Services - IOW, ORD, Reservations -PIA).
Retired from OZA Feb. '86 - The next 5 years delivered motorhomes all over the USA and Canada. Presently doing some part time work for Lanter Courier Corp. Don and Helen still live near the PIA airport - have 2 sons (both worked for OZ now TWA), 11 grand children and 3 great grand chilren. We enjoy camping, computers and teaching computer operation to Seniors through Seniornet and collecting jokes.
You may email Don at (Don Duvall dduvall@iaonline.com)

Ron Duvall '73 - The End (Reservations & Station Operations (PIA & ORD).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Presently living in St. Louis, Mo. area and working in Reservations - Enjoying my 7 children and 3 grandchildren

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Virginia (Ginger) Eades '82 - The End('86) (Data Processing - OGO).
After OZA went with TWA - Director Flight Performance Engineering. 2 children out of the house - 2 children in college (no money) - 1 granddaughter, another due March.

Gene Eakle

'65 - The End ('86) (Flight Operations - Pilot - STL)

After OZA stayed with TWA until it ended in 2001. Still living in STL and now have 6 grand kids that keep us busy. However, they are fun. The best thing is you can send them home when you have had enough. I am working part time a Flight Safety teaching in the SIM with the EMB-145 airplane. Started in 1965 and ended 2001. It was a lot of fun and I got to know a lot of great people.
You may email Gene at (Gene Eakle geakle@sbcglobal.net)

Jim Eckols (deceased) '60 - The End (Flight Operations - STL).
(Jim provided the following bio prior to his death) - After OZA stayed with TWA - Retired in '93. Janet and I live in a beach house on the Sea of Cortez in Puerto Peñnasco, Mexico. We have between us six daughters and seven grandchildren. Along with our business they keep us busy. We enjoy the fishing and boating --- did I mention the food. It was a great ride with many fond memories. God bless.

Glenn Edwards '68 - The End (Customer Services MLI - MKE - MLI).
After OZA stayed with TWA - My wife Joyce and I still live in MLI. Our two sons live in area and we have two granddaughters. My user I.D. is 6161, my OZA employee number.
Glenn's e-mail is (6161@revealed.net)

Tom Edmondson '77 - The End (Customer Services - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Transferred to WORLDSPAN IN '91.
Tom's e-mail is (tom.edmondson@worldspan.com)

Glenn Edwards '68 - The End (Customer Services - MLI, MKE, MLI).
After OZA stayed with TWA at MLI and STL - After TWA stayed with AA until Nov '03 when AA dehubbed STL, (35 years could not hold full time). Retired and currently work for the MLI Airport Services.
Glenn's e-mail is (gedwards@qconline.com)

Linn Edwards '79 - The End('86) (Reservations PIA).
After OZA went with TWA - Presently working in STL Reservations

Doug Ehrhard '67 - The End (Customer Services, Crew Scheduling, Dispatcher - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA until 1988. I quit TWA to become a pilot for Comair Airlines. Ater working there for 14 months I quit to join America West Airlines in Phoenix AZ. I am presently an A320/319 captain. Pat and I have 2 daughters and 6 grandchildren.
Doug's e-mail is (dehrh97538@aol.com)

Leory Elmer '51 - 2/'86 (Maintenance Avionics - Parks Airport and STL).
Retired '86 - Presently living in St. Louis, Mo. area - Edna and I enjoy golfing and fishing

Jim Elmore - (deceased) '55 - The End (Customer Services - SUX, BMI and CMI).
(Vickie Kauffman - Jim's daughter provided this bio information)- Dad passed away suddenly on March 19, 2003. He was so proud of the time spent working for Ozark.
You may email Vickie at (kauffman5@verizon.net) (updated 5-23-05)

Judy Elston '60 - '62 (Teletype - Reservations - ORD).
I started in teletype, than moved to reservation agent. Worked in the Chicago office, on Michigan Ave. downtown. Moved to Lansing, MI. married Duane, have two children, and two grandchildren. Thinking of retirement soon.
Judy's e-mail is (randmatwo@Prodigy.net)

Mike Ettel '74 - The End (Pilot - OZA).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Presently still flying for TWA
Mike's e-mail (mike-ettel@worldnet.att.net)

Helen Evangelides '79 - The End (Accounts Payable Dept - OGO).
After OZA went with TWA working at KCAC - Retired from TWA Feb.'94. Currently living in the Kansas City area and working as a part time consultant for TWA. Plan on returning to STL in the near future.
You may email Helen through B. J. Romanoski (TWA employee) at(Daddude@kcnet.com)

Donna Evans (Frick) '67 - The End (IBM Department, Reservations - PIA MCO).
After OZA went with Sears Travel in FL until '89 when we moved to WA. Four years ago I was ask to help open a new Travel Agency (Globetrotter Travel), I now manage the small agency. Brian and I both love living in the Northwest (Pasco, Wa. area). We have a 57 Nomad that we show at Classic Car Shows, and we love to go boating. We have the Snake and Columbia River on both sides of our town. We stay very busy. I come back to PIA often because of family and my close Ozark friends. Thanks to who-ever started this sight. It make the people you worked with for so long seem just a little closer.
You may email Donna at(Frickeedo@aol.com)

John Evans '76 - '86 (Customer Services - CKV, Marketing - DSM, MCI, OGO).
After OZA went with Eastern Airlines, then after the merge of EA and CO became Area Sales Manager - Continental Eastern Sales, Inc. After EA/CO became Vice President Marketing for Trans-Mark Travel - MCI until '92 when they were sold. I then had my own agency for a couple of years and then to WORLDSPAN as Customer Service Representative. Left WORLDSPAN for a Manager of Marketing and Customer Service position with the New Ozark Air Lines based in Columbia, MO where I helped write the manuals and start up the new airlines. When Ozark was once again sold :(, I choose to take a position as the Manager of the city airport in Harrisonville, MO., rather than move on with Great Plains Airlines in Tulsa, OK. My wife Kyle (of 30 years), is a United Methodist minister, at Harrisonville UMC. Our oldest daughter lives in Garden City, MO. with her son and 2 daughters. Our middle daughter lives at home with her daughter and son, she is attending Avila College and working part-time at the before and after school program at church. Our son was also an Ozark employee - he was running the new CTO in Columbia until the buyout. He now works for GE and is also at home. Our youngest daughter, is working at Sprint PCS and lives with some friends in Kansas City.
You may email John at(JOHN_C_EVANS@JUNO.COM)

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Glenn Farley '74 - The End (Maintenance - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA - presently the Lead Systems Technician for Avionics for second shift. My wife Barbara and I live in Dupo, Illinois. Our son Mark is an A&P mechanic with TWA and our daughter Norah is in college. Barbara is a computer programmer with EDS. I'm still rebuilding old cars and airplanes.
You may contact Glenn at (gfarley@htc.net)

John Feece '64 - '66 (Flight Operation - STL & ORD).
After OZA went to work for Pan Am - I am currently retired from the airlines and run my own property investment company. Rosalie and I live in the Los Gatos, CA. area.
You may e-mail John at (jfeece@sierramanagement.net)

Gary Feilmeier '73 - '84 (Customer Services - ORD, STL and DFW).
After Ozark, I was a sales manager with Burlington Air Express and Air Express International. Joined Eastern Airlines in 1988 as Area Sales Manager/LAX and I have been with The Home Depot since 1990. We live in the Atlanta GA. area.
You may contact Gary at (garfeil13@earthlink.net) Updated 10-25-05

John Feilmeier - Deceased 1997 '65 - '89 (Customer Services).
Provided by Gary Feilmeier (Son) - John loved his career with OZA and TWA (1965-1989) in Customer Service. Big John was a dedicated OZA friend who developed many contacts through the years. For health reasons, he was forced to retire in 1989. John and Rosemary retired to Hartington, NE. You can still reach Rose in Hartington where she oversees a family of 7 and 24 grandkids.
You may contact John's son Gary at (garfeil13@earthlink.net)

Bill Fey '66 - The End (Customer Services - SUX, FSD, HOU and SAT).
After OZA stayed with TWA in San Antonio, Texas until retirement in May 2001. The kids have gone, so Kate and I travel the state of Texas (sometimes out of state) hunting antiques. "Wild Bill is glad to be on board Ozark again".
You may contact Bill at (bika@satx.rr.com)

Karen Fife '83 - The End (Flight Attendant - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA until I had my first child in 1988. I moved to SC in 1987 where my first husband, Lee Fife, had gotten a job with Piedmont Airlines. I am now an 8th grade English teacher, remarried, and the mother of five children. I look back fondly on the memories and friendships from the OZA years.
You may contact Karen at (kmweston@comporium.net) (Updated 7-25-05)

Chuck Fisher '77 - The End (Customer Service - ORD, COU, SPI, STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA in STL Cargo - Presently working as Supv Hazmat Transp. My wife Carla and I live in Godfrey Il. and we enjoy traveling on our Harley Davidson and I am presently the Director of the Alton Il. H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group).
You may email Chuck at(cafishe@twa.com)

Gloria Fisher (Littell) '73 - The End (Reservations - PIA, MCO).
Randy and I still live in Kissimmee, Fl with our daughter, Rachelle. Looking forward to early retirement in 2 years (when the kid finally graduates from UCF!) Where do people in Florida go to retire? The Carolinas, of course! We enjoying boating and going to as many NASCAR races as possible.
You may email Gloria at(gf1950@adelphia.net)

R. W. (Cowboy) Fisher '70 - '77 (Customer Services - COU, STL, MCI STL).
After OZA worked at FND (First National Drink) for 15 years, then formed my own company Dakota Contracting Construction Services. Still living in the Maryland Heights, MO. area.

Michael Flake '78 - The End('86) (Computer Systems - OGO).
After OZA stayed in ST. Louis area working in system development - Currently Principal Consultant with CAP Gemini America working at the Ralston Corporation. Living in the south county area and enjoying way to much golf.

Barbara Fleming '78 - The End (Revenue Accounting - OGO).
Presently living in St. Louis, Mo. area.

Tom Fogarty '71 - The End (FSD, ORD, SDF, STL - Customer Service).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Presently in the Flight Operations Training Dept with TWA as a SIM Planner on the DC-9 Desk. Tom and his wife Catherine (teacher) live in the Bridgeton area.
You may e-mail Tom at (tpfogar@twa.com) or at (tfogarty@stlnet.com)

Stan Forcier '65 - The End (Customer Services - JLN, TUL, JLN, MSP, FSD).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Presently in SEA. Miss the OZA attitude and the bowling tournaments. Wife Laura and I have 6 children, 5 grandchildren. Write if you want.
You may e-mail Stan at (starfire-4218@eagleserver.com).

David Foss '77 - The End (Customer Services - OMA, PIA, MLI, MSP and STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA then AA until being laid off 10/31/03. Presently waiting to find out if I have a job at an FBO in Spirit of ST. Louis Airport. I wish OZA was still around. Life seemed so much simpler.
You may e-mail David at (roefossmd@aol.com).

Bruce Fox '77 - The End (Customer Service - MLI, IND, HOU, STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA in STL Load Control - Presently working as a CSA at the STL ATO.
You may e-mail Bruce at (bfox@icon-stl.net) or check out Bruce's Home Page

Ron Fox '68 - '69 (Customer Service - MKE).
Ron lives in the Palm Harbor, FL area and would like to hear from anyone he used to work with at MKE.
You may e-mail Ron at (rfox@trxi.com).

Susan Frazco '68 - The End (Reservations - PIA).
After OZA stayed with TWA in STL Reservations until 2001. Then on to AA until Sep. 15 2003 when they closed our reservation office. Now i'm home in PIA and can officially retire on Aug. 1st, 2004 with a total of 36 years. Ozark was the greatest. I'm enjoying my time off but may soon find another job until I can collect social security. Right now I'm taking care of my broken arm - now in therapy. Boy, first I lose my job and then break my arm - "Not Fun".
You may e-mail Susan at (susanf@cs.com).

Jerry Joe Frederick '59 - '94 (Customer Service - FOD, OMA, TUL).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Retired from TWA in 94. Wife Dawn and I live in Broken Arrow, OK. area. We enjoy fishing, gardening, woodworking, dogs, not punching timeclock. We have 2 daughters, 1 son, 3 granddaughters, and 4 grandsons.
You may e-mail Jerry at (jerrydawnfred@AOL.com).

Norm Freihaut '65 - The End (Maintenance).
After OZA stayed with TWA, then retired May 97. Presently working for OMNI Air International at charter airline with 5 DC10 aircraft. Norm and wife Connie live in in Tulsa, OK. (Last update 1-10-2001)
Norm and Connie's new e-mail address is (ncfreihaut@email.msn.com)

Tom Frishe '66 - The End (Flight Operation - STL).
I stayed with TWA and am currently a check pilot on the 767/757 based at JFK. Cathy (Okey) and I will be married 14 years in September, have 6 children and 8 grandchildren (collectively) Steve is currently working for In-Flight on their web-site and TJ is a F/O on the DC-9 with a bid on the 767 in JFK for 1Jan00. We enjoy golf and tennis in our limited spare time. Will move into a new home in Roswell, Ga at the end of July 99.
You may e-mail Tom at (k4tz@arrl.net).

Jude Frye '69 - '86 (Reservations - PIA).
Owned and operated J & W Livestock '95 - '04 Fully retired playing golf and being lazy. Still residing in Peoria, IL.

Will Frye '57 - '81 (Flight Operation - STL).
'82 - '87 Director of operations Britt Airways '87 - '91 Director of training Continental Express '91 - '95 Owned and operated J & W Livestock '95 - '04 Fully retired playing golf and being lazy. Still residing in Peoria, IL.

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Bob Geders '78 - The End (Customer Services - DTW, ORD and STL)
After OZA stayed with TWA and now with American in STL working in the tower (ground control, gate operations, and FIC functions). My wife Faith of 21 yrs and I live in Ballwin, Mo. I still miss OZARK as it was the best carrier. Kevin McCarthy, radio personality in STL, and I have produced the OZARK Video "Gone But Not Forgotten" which shows all OZARK TV Commercials ever aired. We have had a very wonderful response to this video and we continue to offer it for purchase. In my leisure I enjoy photography, scale model building of various airliners and WWII type aircraft. I would love to hear from former OZARK family members. Bob's e-mail is (bgeders@msn.com.)

Bill Geisert '84 - The End (Customer Services - DEN and OMA, Flight Attendant - STL)
After OZA stayed with TWA as a Flight Attendant until '92 when I had enough of TWA and took a buyout. I have now been a Flight Attendant for 22 years counting Ozark and I'm currently flying for Southwest Airlines based at Chicago Midway and commuting back and forth to Springfield, MO. I remember my days at Ozark fondly and look forward to attending this year's reunion.
Bill's e-mail is iflyonjets@aol.com. (Updated 4-5-07)

Chris George '66 - The End (Customer Service - SGF).
After OZA stayed with TWA (STL for almost a year then back to SGF) as an AIC. Spent my last year back in STL with AA worked mostly security. I retired from the airlines (AA) 12/02/04. Ester and I still living in the Springfield area. We have one grandchild. My son is a chef. Have RV will travel.
You may email Chris at (sgftwa@hotmail.com) updated 1-30-05

Bill Gesell '57 - The End (Customer Service - MCW, ALO, TUL / Marketing - MSP, DFW).
After OZA stayed with TWA as Sales Manager in Dallas until I retired June of 1989. I am still retired and live at Holly Lake Ranch in East Texas, about 20 miles north of Tyler, Texas. I spend a lot of time fishing, but havn't taken up golf yet. I am a member of the local Volunteer Fire Dept.
You may email Bill at (Wge555@aol.com)

Dan Gibbs '66 - The End (Traffic & Route Development - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA until '88, then went with Braniff's Scheduling & Route Development until their bankrupcy in Sep. 1989. I stayed with the bankrupt entity until 1991 and have been consulting since, mostly working with airports to develop new and/or improved air service . Teresa and I moved from Maryland to the Clermont, Florida area in January 2004. We enjoy our 12 grandchildren and the casual Florida life style. Would love to hear from Ozark friends.
You may email Dan at (cdangibbs@cfl.rr.com)

Karen Gibson '79 - The End (Accounting - OGO, Customer Services - MSP and STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Presently working as an EIC at the STL ATO. Enjoy flying and crafts.
You may email Karen through (jzudis@mail.win.org)

Tom Gilbert '67 - The End (Customer Services - MCI, SPI, MCI).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Ramp Services, Telemail, then to TWA Automation Development. In 2000 moved to a position at Worldspan in MCI.
You may email Tom at (tgilbert@kcinter.net)

Teri Gnaedinger '79 - The End (Flight Attendant - STL).
After OZA stayed with TWA - After becoming TWA my family relocated to Houston where I tried the commuter lifestyle to JFK and then back to STL. Decided to stay home with children on the second buyout. Now temporarily located in Quebec Canada due to husband's job. I spend most of my time driving my 13 year old son and 9 year old daughter to their figure skating and hockey events, along with photography courses. We are enjoying everything that Montreal has to offer. I am always happy to run into familiar, friendly Ozark faces when I travel on my class 9 passes. The 747 to Europe was exciting for awhile - but truly enjoyed those Joplin/Springfield/Champaign layovers!!!
You may email Teri at (terignaedinger@videotron.ca)

Allan K. Goetschius '69 - The End (Customer Services - FOD, SUX, DFW and SAT).
After OZA stayed with TWA then to AA in 2001 - Now working full time for AA in San Antonio. Diane and I have three Kids and seven Grandchildren. Enjoying working in San Antonio, but looking forward to retirement.
You may email Allen at (goetschiusak@msn.com) Updated 04/16/08

Warren Goode '56 - The End (Customer Services - MLI).
After OZA stayed with TWA - Stayed with TWA until retirement in 92. I worked in customer services at MLI for all 36 yrs.
You may email Warren at (Zoe991@msn.com) (Updated May 2002)

John Graeve '62 - The End (Customer Services - BRL, OMA and DFW).
After OZA stayed with TWA until the transition to AA. Third airline and this one proves again, bigger is not better. Will work till AA lays me off and then I will retire. Nancy & I enjoy having our four boys and five grandchildren living close. We enjoy traveling, photography, bike riding (without the motor) and fishing. We plan to retire right here in Texas and stay close to our family.
You may email John at (jngraeve@sbcglobal.net)

Christine Eisele Graham '66 - The End (Reservations - PIA, ORL).
After OZA took a leave from the airlines. Returned to TWA at St. Louis Lambert Field in the Air Freight office. I still LOVE to fly and I play golf with a vengenance!! everywhere I can. My 3 children all live in Chicago and I have 2 new grandchildren..Both born on the same weekend, Madeline and Alex. I LOVE this site and hope that all of you Go-Getters keep in touch with me!!
You may email Christine (dimplz336@ifreedom.com)

Mike Grant '70 - The End (Customer Services - DEC, IND).
After TWA took over Ozark, I opted for the layoff and went into in-ground swimming pool building. I was fortunate to get in on the ground floor of a local pool company www.poolsoffun.com that we have made into the biggest and the best in the Midwest. We still reside in Brownsburg Indiana.
You may email Mike (mgrant84@home.com)

Jan Green '61 - The End (Maintenance, Flight Operations, Revenue Accounting and Customer Services - OMO, OGO).
After OZA stayed with TWA until retirement. Living just south of the hubless Lambert Fld Hub, considering forming a company to tour the nearby rape of the land area (but I might get lost, especially in the tunnel--?runnel? that looks like a WWII bunker). No leisure time: busy maintaining old house, old car, old money, old body & thusly making big jobs out of little ones. Glad I traveled a lot before as what used to be fun now mostly hassle.
You may email Jan at (JANSFOLLY@aol.com)

John Green '63 - '64 (Flight Operations (DC-3 First Officer) - ORD, STL).
After OZA moved to Central Airlines (DC-3 & CV-600 F/O - MKC) - After CN merger with Frontier, flew the CV-580, B-737, twin otter, and DC-9-80 - After FL merger with Continental flew the Caribbean, Mexico and the Pacific Rim out of the Guam domicile on the B-727.  I am now based in CLE and fly captain on the B-737-300, 500, and 700. My wife Jeep and I live in Shawnee, KS and plan to retire in the Springfield, MO. area in 4 years. We have two daughters and one granddaughter.  The older daughter flew for Continental prior to her marriage.  We got to fly one trip together while she was at Continental.
NOTE: My father, E.H.(Bud) Green was a Director on Ozarks Board of Directors from approximately 1959 to 1965. We understand there is a photograph floating around somewhere of my father standing underneath the tale of an F-27 on the ramp at STL. I'd sure like to have a copy of it if I could locate one. The Green family was from Springfield, Missouri. E.H.(Bud) Green passed away in Dec.of 1991.
You may email John at (greenjeep@juno.com)

Nancy (Ruzic) Greer

'68 - The End (Flight Attendant - ORD, STL).

After OZA stayed with TWA - Presently based/flying out of BOS. George and I enjoy skiing and our two cats.
You may email Nancy at (n_greer@conknet.com)

Ken Gullickson '59 - The End (Customer Services - OMA, MCI, CWI-Station Manager, STL-CSM).
After OZA stayed with TWA - I retired from TWA the end of 1998 and I am enjoying every minute of it. Doing some biking, skiing, traveling, and loafing. Would like to hear from old friends made in the last 40 years.
You may email Ken at (gullyandme@yahoo.com)

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Renate Haager 3/86 - The End (Reservations - PIA).
After OZA went to work for the state of Illinois - Presently living in Springfield, Il.

Jon Habegger '78 - '79 (Customer Services - ORD).
Left Ozark in Nov '79 to attend Purdue University. Received MS from Purdue's School of Industrial Engineering. Spent 17 years as information systems consultant and then an additional 3 years as an employee in information systems at a local hospital. Left the hospital in May 2002 and began doing volunteer work. Currently am 2/3 of way through MSW (social work) program. Time will tell where this degree will lead, but I am enjoying being back in school. Lived in Indiana and Kansas until returning to Chicago area in 1986
You may email Jon at (jon_habegger@sbcglobal.net)

Glen Hales (deceased)

'51 - '79 (Maintenance - STL).

Retired in '79 and lived in the Bridgeton, Mo. area until his death.

Gwen Hales (deceased)

'52 - '81 (Reservations - Lost & Found - STL).

Retired in '81 and lived in the Bridgeton, Mo. area until her death in 2004.

Rhonda Haley '78 - The End (Accounts Payable/Reservations - STL)
After Ozark TWA Reservation at Earth City and downtown STL. Still have breakfast with my OZ supv Trudy Harris..my lead Jeanette Walker and lead Pam Bender every 3 months. Since we left Oz we have never missed a breakfast together..all are doing great and I have 3 grandchildren Lauren 19-Joshua-10 Gailen-9....Let me hear from you.
You may e-mail Rhonda at (rhondahaley@sbcglobal.net)

Larry Hall '59 - The End (Customer Services - SPI, ALO, DSM, CID)
After OZA stayed with TWA - Retired as AIC 1991 due to health problems. Larry and Mary (wife of 49 years) live in Marshalltown Iowa. We have 3 children, Ronald of STL - with American as Supervisor of Ground Equipment, Cathy living in DSM - housewife, and Joylene living in Story city, IA. - first grade school teacher for 17 years. We have 7 grandchildren and 4 great grand children.
You may e-mail Larry and Mary at (noel1936@marshallnet.com)

Harry Hamm '?? - ?? (Customer Services - STL)
After working my way through college as a Station Agent in STL, I have nothing but wonderful memories of our great airline and the terific people I came to know and respect. I currently reside in Chesterfield with my 18-year-old daughter Katie who is a Senior at St. Joseph's Academy. I own my own Marketing Consulting company and you may have heard me on KMOX since, as an avocation, I've been the Entertainment Editor since 1978. My best and thanks to everyone who keep the spirit of Ozark Airlines alive and well!
You may e-mail Harry at (harrykmox@aol.com)

Ronda Hamm-Niebruegge '82 - The End (Customer Services - LGA, STL and OGO)
After OZA stayed with TWA - Presently the Director Of Operations - Eastern Region. Steve and I live in the Ballwin area with our three children (Megan - 10, Ryan - 8 and Brendan - 4. We have a farm outside of Herman where we spend a lot of our weekends. Between work and sports for the kids most of our life is taken.
You may e-mail Ronda at (rniebru@twa.com)

Boyd Hammond

'61 - 1/86 (Accounting - Taxes - OGO).

Retired in '86 - Presently living in Ferguson, Mo. area - Enjoy doing very little - even less than at Ozark

Cliff Hammond '77 - The End (Customer Services - SGF, SUX, COU, MKE, MCI and STL)
After OZA stayed with TWA - Remained with TWA until FEB 1987. Resigned to attend college. Majored in Accounting and have a degree in Business Administration. Currently live in SGF MO.
You may e-mail Cliff at (sgfoz@aol.com)

Linda Hamrick-Ulrich '67 - The End (Reservations (CRC) and City Ticket Office (CTO) - STL)
After OZA stayed with TWA in Florida. I got a disability retirement from TWA in 2000. Stayed in Florida until 2005 when I moved back to St. Charles, Missouri to be near my daughter Rosemary and grandson Paul.
You may e-mail Linda at (ozarklinda1@netzero.com) (updated 10-8-06)

Tim Hanlon '72 - The End (Customer Services - STL, Consumer Affairs & Business Market Development - OGO)
After OZA stayed for a short stint with TWA in NYC market development/frequent flyer. Back to STL with Citicorp Mortgage, then moved into telecommunications sector - Time Warner Cable, SkyTel and Excite@Home. Last five years with IBM as a Senior Consultant in telecommunications practice. Now working as an independent consulant. Clare and I love living in Jackson, MS. Can fish year round down here. Might could go out s'afternoon a catch a mess a'em. Four children, still raising three, paying more mortgage and tuition than I can afford and running around to soccer, basketball, softball and football games like I had nothing better to do - and I truly don't cause I love it.
You may e-mail Tim at timhanln@us.ibm.com.

Carol Hanna '81 - The End (Data Processing - OGO)
After OZA stayed with TWA in programming, currently working in payroll, labor and systems.

Norma Hannon (widow of Dick Hannon)

Dick's career spanned '50 - '82 (Ticket Agent, Station Manager, V.P. Customer Services & Reservations - SPI & STL).

Retired in '82 - Norma lives in Hazelwood area - Is the treasurer for the Ozark Alumni Association and enjoy keeping in-touch with friends through this group - See you at the monthly meetings

Russell Harris '72 - The End (ALO, ORD, MSY and STL - Customer Services)
After OZA stayed with TWA - Presently working at the STL airport.
You may e-mail Russ at (russ1@swbell.net)

Garrett Hartsuyker '85 - The End (Flight Operations - STL)
After OZA stayed with TWA - Had a short but very enjoyable tenure at Ozark Air Lines. Currently fly as a Captain on the MD80 for American Airlines. It is apparent that the Ozark people are and continue to be a cut above... I live in the San Diego area, married 22 years, and have twins, Candace & Garrett. Enjoy camping, working out, bicyling, hiking, playing music, and entertaining.
You may e-mail Garrett at (hartsuyker@cox.net)

Dutch Hasselbring (deceased) '59 - '84 (Customer Services - SPI COU).
(Dutch provided the following bio information prior to his death) - "Retired in '84 - Nellie Jo and I enjoy our 4 children and 8 grandchildren, living on Lake of the Ozark's, and traveling - It was a pleasure and privilege to spend a quarter of a century with the Ozark family

Nancy L. (Williams) Hassler '64 - '68 and '71 - '80 (Payroll and Personnel - OGO)
Currently in the U.S. Navy scheduled to retire July 2006. Husband retired Navy and we live in the Branson, Missouri area. 3 Daughters and 4 wonderful grandchildren.
You may e-mail Nancy at (deh985s@inter-linc.net)

Clarence Hawkins '61 - '84 (Maintenance - STL)
Retired from OZA in Sep '84 - Clarence and Imogene have 5 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren. They enjoy spending their winters in Florida and summers in Hazelwood, MO, boating, traveling, crafts and woodworking.
You may e-mail Clarence and Imogene @ (JetDoc97@aol.com)

Elmer Hawse '65 - The End (Maintenance - STL)
After OZA stayed with TWA - Presently Crew Chief at TWA working at the STL airport. Love fast boats, , fast cars, anything fast and good fising.
You may e-mail Elmer @ (CHIEF4299@aol.com)

Bill Hegeman '68 - '77 (Customer Service & Marketing - STL, OGO, NYC, & DFW)
After OZA went to ANC for Alaska Airlines and DEN for Frontier Commuter. Moved to Austin where I received a bachelor's in business administration at St. Edward's University and married Carmen. I'm employed as an Employment Development Specialist for the State of Texas. That is, I help people find work. I like the work, but my volunteer efforts are more satisfying. I coach 7-8 year-olds soccer and basketball at the YMCA. Also, as Grand Knight of the El Paso Knights of Columbus I coordinate community service acitivities for 100 Catholic gentlemen. Carmen, who is an attorney, and I live in Austin, TX area with our five children. We enjoy getting to know people who try to make a difference. Our interests revolve around kids--ours and lots of other peoples' kids too. "No place that I have worked can come close to KRAZO for comradarie and fun".
You may e-mail Bill at(WDHEGEMAN@aol.com)

Rick Hegeman '75 - The End (Customer Service - CMI, PIA, IND, DEN and LGA)
After OZA stayed with TWA. I worked at JFK (TWA) and have been back in DEN (since '92) with TWA-LLC, American Airlines. They tell me that your third airline is the charm but, I can only hope! I think Ozark was the charm and will be hard to top. Right now I enjoy Camping, Fishing and Photographing the Beautiful Rocky Mountains.
You may e-mail Rick at(RickHegeman@hotmail.com)

Stuart (Stu) Heinemeier '68 - The End (Customer Services - STL, DAL & DFW, Randolph AFB, TX SATO)
After OZA stayed with TWA in DFW - Moved back to STL in '89, to SEA in '93, and PHX in '95. I'm still assigned to PHX station, but am on a military leave of absence. I'm an Air Force Lt Col assigned to US Transportation Command at Scott AFB. Our mission is to manage the Defense Transportation System -- Air, Land, and Sea. I married Ozark Ground Hostess Susan Russell (STL, MLI, ORD) in '69 (we divorced in 1987). Presently my home is in Gilbert, AZ where my daughter Michelle stays while I travel the world for USTRANSCOM. My son Christopher is a graduate student and is on staff at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. I miss the "Big Green" and still stay in touch with many former employees. Y'all keep up the good work!
You may e-mail Stu @ (MajStuart@aol.com)

Shaun Heiss '85 - The End (Flight Attendant - STL)
After OZA stayed with TWA for 3 years the went to USAir. Now flying for Southwest Airlines and Luv it!!!!!! Flying out of BWI. Would love to hear from former friends and Ozark Family!!!!
You may e-mail Shaun at (shaunheiss@aol.com) - Last updated 2-3-05.

Marvin Hendershot '67 - The End (Flight Operations - Pilot - STL)
After OZA stayed with TWA until medical retirement in '94. I operate an aircraft repair shop on tightsqeeze field northeast of Jonesburg, Mo. The Tate's are next door. Molly an I have three children and two grandkids.
You may e-mail Marvin at (hendershot@mail.socket.net)

Frederick Hilliard '76 - ?? (Flight Attendant - STL)
I was probably the third or fourth male to work with Ozark as a Flight Attendant. For sure I was the first black male Flight Attendant. It was a lot of fun. I am now married with one daughter. I am the general manager for Atlanta Life Insurance Company in the St. louis district.
You may e-mail Frederick at (fhill74011@sbcglobal.net) (Last update 3-21-2006)

Jose P. Hizon '56 - '61 (Maintenance - STL)
After OZA became a design engineer at North American Aviation, Columbus, Ohio. Transfered to Downey, CA Space Division and was one of original designers with the Apollo program. In later years worked for Douglas Aircraft, Long Beach, CA and lo and behold, Ozark was purchasing DC 9's. I met some of the old gang, who were representing Ozark to learn the maintenance and repair procedures for the new aquisitions. It sure is a small world. would love to hear from any of the old guys. Harriet and I will soon celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary. We are parents of six children and proud grandparents of twelve---so far. I've been retired for almost ten years. Having run out of things to repair, I'm contemplating going back to work---one of these days.
You may e-mail Jose at (hairyjose@webtv.net)

Mike Hobbs '?? - The End (Customer Services - MSP)
After OZA stayed with TWA as a supervisor in MSP. Spent a year in MDW as station manager and then returned to MSP as a PSE in '94. Retired from TWA on April 17, 1999 and went to work for Omni Air International as their manager in MSP. looking forward to retiring from full-time work next year. Susan and I are still in Minnesota but the winters seem to be getting colder as we get older.
You may e-mail Mike @ (oreoh1763@embarqmail.com) (Updated 10-21-07)

Harold Hollett '59 - The End (Maintenance - STL)
After OZA moved to FL for 15 years, then back "home" to IL. Enjoying retirement and busier than we ever were! We have 2 sons and families (4 grandchildren, all grown) still living in MO. What leisure time I have, I spend in either my veggie garden or workshop "building" stringed instruments. Have a guitar completed and now working on a mandolin. We enjoy going where and when we please, luckily, both enjoying pretty good health.
You may e-mail Harold @ (shhollett@joink.com) Updated 10-8-06

Mike Holloman '67 - '79 (Maintenance - Fiberglass shop - Engine Shop - STL)
I left Ozark in 79 to enter missionary work, which we did for 19 years. We spent 16 of those years in Indonesia. We loved it, but had to return home to care for Ginny's mom. I worked at an FBO here in the Quad Cities until just after September 11th (lay off). Now at almost 60 years old I find myself changing career fields, and back in school, to be a computer geek. Aviation is not the way for me. Ginny and I are still here in the Quad Cities, and have 6 grandchildren.
You may e-mail Mike @ (hollomans@aol.com) (Updated May 2002)

Barbara (Willems) Horace '63 - '68 (Flight Attendant - STL)
I left Ozark when I married Bob in 1968 and have not worked outside of the home since. We live in the Florissant, MO. area and have two adult daughters. I miss the "Glory Days" and the wonderful people I worked with. We still enjoy flying. I would enjoy hearing from anyone that remembers me.
You may e-mail Barbara @ (bbhorace@charter.net) (Updated Jun 2006)

Carol Hornickle '63 - '71 (Reservations - PIA).
After leaving OZA lived in SFO and DEC - Nicholas and I presently live in Peoria, Il. area - Working as a Safety and Loss Control Manager for two sheetmetal compaines.

James Howard '57 - '71 (Customer Services - MDW, GBG CGI, TUL, SGF, DIA and STL)
After OZA worked for CIPS an electric utility power company as a welder 1997. Retired from CIPS in 1997. Rachel and I live in R.V. and trying to see this great country.
You may e-mail James at coffeenil@toast.net (Updated 4-5-07)

Jeff Huddleston '65 - The End (Maintainence - STL, IND, STL, IND, STL)
After OZA stayed with TWA, then AA - Retired from AA on Oct 1st 2005 after 40 years. Enjoying retirement, doing a lot of traveling. Just bought a lot on top of a hill overlooking Tucson AZ. Going to build a house and move as soon as Karen can retire. We have two daughters. The oldest is a Application Engineer for a computer company in CA. the youngest is a Doctor living in Florida. And I now have a beautiful Step-daughter that’s a teacher in the Ladue School District in St Louis.
You may e-mail Jeff at (jeff@huddleston.com). (Updated 1-13-06)

Richard Hudek '71 - The End (Customer Service - MSP IAD IND STL BWI MCO and DFW)
After OZA stayed with TWA for 14 years in DFW SEA IAD STL SFO BDL until my retirement at the age of 55 on June 1st 2000. My wife and I have a business we own and operate from our home. We travel to Africa every year as well as taking trips in the U.S. In the summer I enjoy golf. Am the self-appointed President of the TWA Retirement Club here in the Seattle, WA area.
You may e-mail Richard at (unlimited747@msn.com)

Jim and Linda Hunter '77 - The End (Flight Operations - ORD and STL)
After OZA stayed with TWA - My wife Linda was hired at Ozark in 1973 as a Flight Attendant and is still a TWA Flight Attendant. We are Florida residents in the Ft. Myers area. When in St. Louis we spend our time in the Bridgeton area. Two children, Brian(31) and Tricia(26). We have 2 grandchildren, boy(Luke) and girl(Ellie). We enjoy gardening, fishing, boating and family. Linda's birthday 11/25/51. I am presently flying the really souped up model of the DC9, the 717.
You may e-mail Jim or Linda at (jlhunter@compuserve.com)

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Bonnie Irwin (Billman) '62 - '72 (Flight Attendant - STL)
Married Jack Irwin an Ozark Pilot - Jack currently flies for TWA. They also maintain a very interesting web site "Smiling Jack" on the internet dedicated to airlines.
You may e-mail Bonnie at (