Michael Scott Loehndorf
Michael Scott Loehndorf
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Scott Loehndorf on February 25, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on January 29, 1952, to Vern and Marian (Longley) Loehndorf, Michael lived a life filled with adventure, laughter, and love.
He was a dedicated commercial pilot for Delta Airlines, logging over 68 million miles throughout his esteemed career. Even after retiring in 2017, Michael couldn't stay away from the skies and continued to fly.
Family was everything to Michael. He cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren, earning the affectionate title of "Bacca." Whether they were battling it out in board games or sharing jokes, Michael was known as the heavyweight champion of fun in their eyes. His generosity, loyalty, and kindness made him a beloved figure to friends and family alike, and let's not forget he knew a little bit about everything, often being referred to as a walking Google search!
He is survived by his daughter, Amy (Ben) Eades; his son, Scott Loehndorf; his siblings, Steve (Teresa) Loehndorf, Gary (Silvana) Loehndorf, Kris (Gary) Hazelton, and Tracy (Jon) Fessler; and his three grandchildren, Emma, Taya, and Matthias. Michael was preceded in death by his loving wife, Frankie (Grider) Loehndorf, and his parents.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Bozell Funeral Homes and Crematory, Brown Butz Diedring Chapel.
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