Floyd-Goerler-Obituary

Floyd C. Goerler

Chicago, Illinois

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Floyd C. Goerler, 91, of Waukegan, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan.He was born and raised in Waukegan, served in the Army Air Corp during World War II as a flight instructor, president of TransAir Corp, FAA flight examiner for 40 years and was...

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I worked for Pee wee as an instructor from 1968 untill 1980, and I have to say he was the finest pilot I have had the previledge to fly with. He will be sorely missed in the aviation community.

Dear Fran and family,

Please know that a true gentleman has left this world for a far better one- Pee Wee.

I’ve met many aviation-related people in my life and he was one of the few I had the deepest respect and admiration for. Without his patience,guidance, understanding and help I would never have had the opportunity to enjoy a career in aviation.

I worked with and for Pee Wee between 1968 and 1979. He was quite the fellow who demonstrated and communicated the...

God has taken home one of the most decent human beings I’ve ever met. I knew Pee Wee from 1965 until 1992. I had the pleasure of flying with him many times and I sincerely appreciated everything he did for me. He was a true gentleman and had a great sense of humor. I, too, feel that there should be more people like him in this world as he will be highly missed. His family has my deepest condolences.

THERE SHOULD BEMORE PEOPLE IN THE WORLD LIKE PEE WEE...ONE OF THE FINEST GENTLEMEN I EVER KNEW....ERNIE COX

Dear Family of Pee Wee.
Please accept my condolances about Floyd's passing.He gave me my check ride for my private pilots lisence back in 1980. I never met any pilot that had the touch and feel that he did when he was flying.And on top of that he was a real gentleman. He will be missed by many.I am a former Stick and Rudder member

Ernie Cox

A great man who gave a kid a break.