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J. Himmelreich Obituary
Germantown, TN
J. William (Bill) Himmelreich passed away on February 11, 2017, in Germantown. He was born on October 11, 1929, in Reading, Pennsylvania to Jesse Lachman Himmelreich and Eva Sattizahn Himmelreich. He is survived by his wife, Marian Junkermann Himmelreich, his children and their spouses (David and Stella Himmelreich, Eric and Denise Himmelreich, Lynn Gillcrist, and Eva and Carlo Pirani), 12 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Bill graduated from the Ohio State University with a Master's Degree in Philosophy, served as a Major in the United States Air Force, and worked as a commercial airline pilot for over 25 years before retiring from Northwest Airlines in 1986. Bill served as President of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Memphis. Bill was an avid classical music collector, and supported the arts, including the IRIS Orchestra of Germantown. He donated his body to the University of Tennessee College of Medicine.
A visitation in celebration of Bill's life will be held on March 25, 2017, from 10:00 until noon, in the Green Room at GPAC, 1801 Exeter Road, in Germantown. In Iieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for J. Himmelreich
Paul Eschenfelder
March 5, 2017
Philosopher, sage, guide, professional. Well done, good and faithful servant.
David Norvell
February 28, 2017
Blue skies and tail winds Bill.
Linda & Denny Livaudais
February 20, 2017
We are so sad to hear of your loss.
Mike Dion
February 19, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Angeli West
February 18, 2017
He was an amazing kind person and good Friend to some of the extendet family we will miss you Bill!
Gorden Burgess
February 16, 2017
"H" was simply one of the best. Outstanding pilot, patient mentor, and always an entertaining, intelligent gentleman. His influence on dozens of young airline pilots helped careers over several decades. That easy, individual laugh made many a long hour in the Martin 404 pass much faster. I value and appreciate the time I was fortunate enough to spend with him, and he will truly be missed.
Shirley Rich
February 16, 2017
Bill was such a gentleman. He was the Captain on a overnight with me when my Dad passed away suddenly during the night. He gave me comfort and made sure I got back to Memphis. I have never forgotten his kindness, or ever will. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family. May our Lord comfort his family during this time.
June Crider
February 16, 2017
My prayers are with the family. We all loved (H). He was the most interesting person, I have ever known. He will be missed by all of his crews.
Larry and Sue Pfeffer
February 16, 2017
Our thoughts and prayer's are with Bill's family. He will be missed.
Linda Coppage-spurrier
February 15, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with Bill's family. He was a lovely man.
gaylon lisenba
February 15, 2017
a pleasure to know bill, and to attend the southern airways meetings under his direction.
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