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Ron Biller
May 31, 2021
God Speed, Rich! Those were the "Days My Friend".
Guido Tomytsch
June 2, 2019
Dear Aunt Monika,
Uncle Richard still is and always will be in our thoughts.
Even 8 years later, each time Id notice a plane crossing the sky, a smile grows in my face, thinking about him! You could have good conversations with him and much more great laughs. He was an outstanding personality, I miss him a lot.
Mit den liebsten Grüen aus Ehr,
Guido Tomytsch & Family, Germany
Ron Biller
June 16, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Rich, hired me! I will never forget him.
June 12, 2011
Liebe Monika,
mit entsetzen haben wir die Nachricht von Richards Tod vernommen. Wir senden dir und deiner Familie unser Aufrichtiges Beileid.
Erinnerungen sind kleine Sterne,
die tröstend in das Dunkel unserer Trauer leuchten.
Viel Kraft und Stärke entbieten Bodo, Marita, Sarah und Svenja Nassau, Germany
"Das einzig Wichtige im Leben sind die Spuren der Liebe, die wir hinterlassen, wenn wir gehen." Albert Schweizer
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Bill Stevens
June 11, 2011
To the Rich Roberts family: You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God's peace will surround you in the coming days and weeks. I will always be grateful for the opportunity Captain Roberts gave me when I was hired at Ozark. He was always a gentleman, with a quick and easy smile. I appreciate his hard work and the leadership he provided Ozark and TWA. Thank you.
Michele McMahon
June 10, 2011
Monika and Family, I worked many years for Rich in his capacity as Vice-President of the homeowner's organization. He was always thoughtful and fair and will be very missed by the entire community. My prayers are with you.
Rod & Marilyn Chana
June 9, 2011
To Monika and family,Rich was a true friend, a natural leader who always had a positive outlook. He affected more lives than you can imagine with no thought of receiving credit for his efforts. Marilyn & I have you all in our prayers.
David Mangold
June 8, 2011
To the Roberts family; I was shocked and saddened to hear of Rich's passing, much too soon. I pray that your pain can be eased, by realizing how many lives Rich touched and that he was a great man. Please know that many knew, loved and respected him. In 1978, Rich took a chance on me and gave me a pilot position with Ozark. He was always a gentleman and a straight shooter. I feel that I owe my 33 years (so far) to Rich. Fondest of recollections and prayers for the family...Dave Mangold, Capt.
Bill McDonald
June 8, 2011
Monika:
My heart goes out to you and your family. Richard was a great guy, we go way back to mid 50's and St Louis flying svc. and again with TWA. I was a manager in the maintenance coordinators office at the overhaul base in KC.
June 8, 2011
Dear Monika,
I was thrilled to have reconnected with one of Ozark's finest through Living Word. I enjoyed talking with you and Rich after the service and appreciated so much Rich taking his time to send some of the past and present newsletters to me.
You are in my prayers during this very difficult time. May you find comfort through your faith and church family.
God bless you!
Kim Millering-Renken
Ozark Flight Attendant/ Living Word Member
Leo & Barbara Sullivan
June 8, 2011
Dear Monica,
As part of the Ozark family we share in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Sam Frink
June 8, 2011
Rich's devotion to Ozark Airlines and the Silver Swallows was very admirable. He was a leader and will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to Monika and family.
June 8, 2011
Rich was not only a friend to all in the sky-he was a dear friend to
all on the Mississippi River-I had the pleasure to work with him in both
venues. He made a difference and will be missed by many.
Karen Baker-Brncic(Hand) The Alton Marina
Captain Bill Calvert
June 8, 2011
My deepest sympathies to Monika and family. Rich was a true professional, a leader and a friend to the pilot's of both Ozark & TWA. His efforts after his retirement concerning our Ozark group has been the glue that has kept our reunions and newsletter so successful. We have always been family at Ozark and Rich was a very prominent leader within our organization at all times. He truly will be missed.
ED DUENES
June 7, 2011
I was saddened at the news of Rich's passing. I found him to be a true gentlemen. Rich had a passion for our profession and it showed. He will truly be missed.
My condolences to his wife Monika and family.
Our prayers are with you.
Captain Ed Duenes, TWA
June 7, 2011
My sympathy to the family of Capt. Rich Roberts. Capt. Rickey Markham
June 7, 2011
A sudden loss to all of us. I always felt Rich was the glue that kept our Ozark family together. We have lost our leader. He will be missed.
Tony Lessel
Jim and Orpha Gruen
June 7, 2011
You have our sincerest sympathy over the ttagic loss of this great man. He will be missed by so many because he had an impact on so many in his life.
Jan Lane
June 7, 2011
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Capt Rich Roberts. Memories can bless you at this time, and may you all be touched by the peace and love of the Lord.
Jan Murdock Lane-former TWA flight attendant
Bonnie Morris
June 7, 2011
My deepest sympathy, I will keep you all in prayer. I knew Rich my entire life, first when my father was a pilot and then later when I joined as a flight attendant. He was always kind.
God's riches blessings to you all.
Bonnie Lupinek Morris
Osark/TWA
Gordon Beaubien
June 7, 2011
Thanks for hiring me Captain Rich and allowing me to get a chance in the major leagues. God bless you for that and for all that you have done to advance the legacy of Ozark Airlines. Rest in Peace brother and fellow pilot. God bless your family. May they all be granted peace, divine wisdom and strength in the days and months ahead. I'm so sorry for your loss! Gordy Beaubien
Elizabaeth Newell
June 7, 2011
I am so very sorry to hear about Richard's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Elizabeth Newell
Donna Loveland
June 7, 2011
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. The loss of this wonderful man is to hugh to measure. May God be with you.
Donna McGoff Loveland
Ozark/TWA
Anne Nick
June 7, 2011
In stillem Gedenken an einen liebevollen Menschen, wir werden dich nie vergessen.
Anne und Heinz
June 7, 2011
To the family of Rich Roberts
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I have known Rich since 1973 when I joined Ozark as a flight attendant. He was always kind and helpful to me and an inspiration to all who knew him. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Carrie Cafazza
Georg Winter
June 7, 2011
Mit grosser Trauer haben wir erfahren, dass unser Freund Richard Roberts
verstorben ist. Er war ein guter, hilfsbereiter und ehrlicher Freund. Es war Ihm nichts zuviel, er war immer ein aufrichtiger Freund. Wir werden an Ihn immer denken und Ihn in unsere Gebete einschliessen.
Viel Kraft zur Bewältigung dieses schweren Schiksalsschlages seiner Frau Monika, die beste Freundin meiner Frau Erika, sowie all seinen Kindern, Schwieger- und Enkelkinder.
Georg und Erika Winter.
We was so terribly sorry to hear of Richard's death. He was such a splendid person that everyone to know him must be conscious of what this great loss must mean to his wife Monika.
There is so little that one can say. We can only hope that Monika may be given the strength to carry her to this sad time.
Yours sincerely
Randy & Paula Schuermann
June 7, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Rich was a gentleman, and will be missed. We wish you strength and peace in these difficult times.
Ron & Pat Bachman
June 7, 2011
Monica, our prayers are with you, it is an honor to be part of his life.
Dick Bell
June 7, 2011
I was shocked to hear of Rich's passing. He was a fine person, and so dedicated to the Ozark and TWA families. My sincerest sympathies.
Barb Edgar O'Brien
June 7, 2011
Monika, I was shocked and sadden by the unexpected loss of Captain Roberts. His smile, laugh, and kindness touched so many in the aviation world and I feel blessed that I was able to work with him at the STC building. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
June 6, 2011
Monica, I was so very sad to hear of Rich's passing. He was always a bundle of energy, ideas and humor. I remember the day Rich came back to work after lunch to tell us you had just gotten married. He was so happy. Best of love and good wishes to you.
Pat Lally, Portland Oregon
June 6, 2011
Dear Monika,
Both Millie and I send our blessings to you and your family. Rich always had a great sense of humor and was always dedicated to whatever project he was given. He will be greatly missed by the Ozark family. We both will keep you and your family in our daily prayers.
Chris & Millie Christifulli
Shirley Schiaffo
June 6, 2011
Monica, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. (Former Ozark and retired TWA employee)
Hy Smith
June 6, 2011
Deepest Sympathies. Though adversaries accross the negotiating table at Ozark, Rich was always a gentleman.
Sharon Shadrach
June 6, 2011
May your hearts and minds soon be filled with wonderful memories of a life well lived!
With my deepest sympathy to you and your family. (A former Ozark * TWA Flight Attendant)
Chuck Midyett
June 6, 2011
Monica,
I was shocked and very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and my friend.
I became acquainted with Rich long before the "Ozark" days. His dad and my dad were business associates in the 1950's when my dad was a Piper dealer and "Slim" was our Piper distributor. So, I have known Rich since I was about 10 years of age.
I hope your grief will gradually subside and the pleasant memories of your and Rich's years together will ease the pain of losing him.
May God bless and comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chuck Midyett
June 6, 2011
Monica,
Sorry to hear of Rich's passing. He gave me the opportunity of a lifetime in an aviation career. He will always be remembered.
Jim Martin
Gary Hecksel
June 6, 2011
So sorry to hear of Rich's passing. While I was not a pilot, as a co-worker Rich always was a professional to look up to and respect. So personalble and friendly. He is missed.
Marti Zerr
June 6, 2011
Dear Monika and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. I have so many fond memories of Rich, especially when we worked together in Flight Operations. He was a wonderful man, and taught me so much professionally. There was never a time when he didn't have a joke for me. I will never forget his sense of humor or his raspy laugh. The love you had for each other was so special. You have lost your best friend, I have lost a great friend and former colleague, and the world has lost a magnificent human being. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you now and forever. Marti Zerr
Norm Pataky
June 6, 2011
Monica, So sorry to hear about Rich. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Norm & Marti Pataky
June 6, 2011
Monika,
My sincere sympathy, as you know I worked for Rich and had great respect and admiration for him.
God be with you,
Jack OBrien
Ron Deines
June 6, 2011
In essance Captain Roberts was my boss at Ozark
In essance Captain Roberts was my boss at Ozark and TWA. He was a great aviator and man. He was an emissary of Ozark and will be sorely missed. My wife and I send our deepest condolences.
Kathy McCarthy-Kreitler
June 6, 2011
Monica, I was shocked to read about Rich's passing. He touched so many lives and gave so much of himself. He will be missed.
June 6, 2011
Monika,
Sorry for your loss. He was a good friend to all.
Ken Gullickson
Pat Lackey and Don Kloppenburg
June 6, 2011
Dear Monika, You and Rich have been such fine members of AY. We will miss his kind heart, his up-beat spirit, his hard work and his big smile. Our sympathies to you and your family.
Hugs, Pat and Don
walter kroeger
June 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
David Olson
June 6, 2011
I knew Rich from Ozark days. He was a great person and will be missed.
Mert Darlington
June 6, 2011
Monika,
So sorry to hear about Rich's passing. He will be greatly missed by all.
You are in my prayers.
Guido Tomytsch
June 6, 2011
Liebe Tante Monika,
wir können nicht in Worte fassen, wie sehr uns bewegt, was geschehen ist.
Mit Onkel Richard ist ein großes Stück Aufrichtigkeit, viel Humor und vor allen Dingen Herzlichkeit von dieser Welt gegangen.
Unersetzbar.
Guido Tomytsch und Familie / Ehr, GER
June 6, 2011
Richard it was more then 55 years ago that we parted company when we left the halls of Ritenour High School with our graduating class.
It is a honor to have known you and to know that you was successful in your life.
Chuck Edmonds
Debbie Gregg Guerrero
June 6, 2011
I have know Rich all my whole life and will truly miss him. Monika you are in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie Gregg Guerrero
June 6, 2011
Wir sind unendlich traurig und betroffen und wünschen dir viel Kraft für die kommende Zeit !! Brigitte und Peter
Matthew Pohl
June 6, 2011
Rich was a super guy and one of the great success stories of our class. Hang in there, Matt
Patrick Coudevillain
June 6, 2011
Wir werden Dich nie vergessen
In Liebe
Erika,Brigitte und Peter,Patrick,Nicole,Michel und Ilas
Jörg Winter
June 6, 2011
Liebe Tante Monika,
es tut uns allen unendlich leid, dass Richard gestorben ist. Unsere Familie hat Ihn sehr gemocht und als einen lieben, hilfbereiten Mann kennengelernt, der immer zu einem Spaß bereit war. Wir werden immer an Richard denken. Wir schließen Dich in unsere Gebete ein.
Familie Jörg Winter, Miehlen, Deutschland
June 6, 2011
Monika,
My deepest sympathies. Rich was one heck of a guy.
Regards
Mike and Vicki Kelly
June 6, 2011
Monika, Rich and Leonard go back 65 years as friends so it is a very sad day for us. We will keep you in our prayers. Joan and Leonard Lewis, Tampa Bay, Fl
June 6, 2011
He willbe sorely missed by all Anchor Yanker Members. Our prayers with you. Don & Mary Ellen Morrison (Ragtime)
June 6, 2011
A true, true trusted friend to thousands and I am certainly among them. Rich has too rich a legacy to ever be forgotten. Monika you know I love you and will keep you and yours in my prayers. Jan Green
Shirley Schaberg
June 6, 2011
The stories told by Rich at the island will always be missed, My prayers are with you and your family. Love Shirley and Kevin
Gene & Ella Ort
June 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom and Lisa Stiefvater
June 6, 2011
Monika,
Our prayers are with you and your family. Rich will be missed but will be with us in spirit.
Love
Tom and Lisa, "Blue Moon"
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