Marvin Ritche Jr.

I remember him well as we were both fairly new to NWA. He was a lovable bear but after his recall to the airforce stint, he came back more subdued. A wonderful smart man. I think the Carolina friendliness stuck to him well.

Marv hold 'er steady on due
West- I'll be joining up on you in right echelon formation in a few.
Lou Fielack
USAF Pilot Training Class 61-F

I went through Class 61-F Air force Pilot Training with Marv. He was a good friend. It's said to "live your life so that when you are gone ... you'll be missed". Marv fits that truism. My sympathy goes out to his family.

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MARV. I FLEW WITH HIM WHEN HE FIRST STARTED WITH NWA. HE WAS A GREAT GUY TO HAVE AS PART OF THE CREW BECAUSE HE KNEW HIS JOB AND DID IT AS A PROFESSIONAL WITH EASE.

I first met Marv when he signed on with NW Airlines and I was a Purser flying to the Far East . He was such a great guy and a bit of a humble giant who filled up the second officer seat and most of the cockpit with both his size and personality. Humble, respectful and curious about those of us with whom he worked he was always positive and I was happy to be on a crew in which he was flying. I was so happy to see him after he returned from a serious stint back with the USAF during the...

Drawing close to the God of all comfort will give the family hope and peace during these trying times....

Marv was one of the really good guys at Northwest Airlines and a pleasure to work and be with. I'm sad and sorry to hear of his passing.

Lyle Prouse