More detail on this person: Retired LTC John
(Jack) V. Ohnstad passed away on April 20, 2006
of pulmonary hypertension while residing at his
retirement home in Estelline, S. D. He was a
former member of the 145th & leaves his wife
Phyllis, four children John Jr., Pam Bodart,
Melanie Henkelman, Daniel & 19 grand children to
mourn his passing. Jack graduated from OCS in
March of 1953 and from Flight School in March
1956. He was an Army Engineer Officer and Aviator
and served with distinction in Korea and two tours
in Vietnam. He was a pilot with the 114th Assault
Helicopter Company in 1963 and 1964 and a former
CO of the 68th Assault Helicopter, the "Top
Tigers" while stationed at Bien Hoa from November
1967 through March 1968. During his service he
was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross,
Bronze Star, Air Medals, the Purple Heart and
many other awards and commendations.
Jack retired 31 May 1971 after 20 years of service
and in retirement he farmed, owned and operated a
supper club for 10 years, and was head
maintenance supervisor at the Estelline Care
Center for about 10 years. Jack was a graduate of
the University of Nebraska Omaha. He was a
lifetime member of the American Legion, Veterans
of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American
Veterans.
From: Phyllis Ohnstad, wife
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