RHODEHAMEL KURT ALAN

MAJ Kurt Alan Rhodehamel was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 04/01/2008 at the age of 63.4
Orlando, FL
Flight Class 67-4
Date of Birth 10/28/1944
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with A/3/17 CAV in 67-68, B/7/1 CAV in 69-70
This information was provided by Don Joyce

More detail on this person: It saddens me to receive this message I worked with Kurt on the UH60A Simulator Program, he was my Army Program Manager, I was the Lead Quality Control Flight Specialist for Singer-Link, we worked together for over three years, developing the Sim and then deploying it to various Army Facilities throughout the Continental US and abroad. Kurt was a good guy, we called him "Maj Roadapple", he drove a Corvette and always wore a leisure suit off duty, he had the philosophy of GOE (Go Ugly Early), he always sat near the ladies room in bars, I asked him why and he said; "because sooner or later you will see every woman in the place", we worked hard, we played hard and always got the job done on schedule and on budget. I enjoyed working with Kurt and often wondered where Kurt got to, never saw him again after we completed the 2B38 Blackhawk Simulator Program. Nothing but good memories of "Maj Roadapple". May God rest his soul and bless his family and friends, Go with God my friend.



From: Jerry Turner Warrior 25

Today, Kurt's wife Nan (most widely known as "What's Her Name") notified me that Kurt (also known as "Finger's") has passed from us. May the Lord be with him. He died peacefully, in a place where he was happy, well known and very, very comfortable- Hooter's Orlando Airport in his usual seat on the patio. Kurt requested no services be held and Nan has requested that we remember him by: .."Next time you'll are together have a Miller Lite and think of something funny he did...". I know that will not be a hard thing for any of us to do. He gave us many funny moments that will always be remembered.

Kurt was a Purple Heart Awardee for his bravery in Vietnam as a gunship pilot. He served his country valiantly while being wounded. He retired as a Major USA after his last tour of duty as Executive officer at PM TRADE. We all know that an enemy round shot through the collective blew his right index finger off. As a civilian, I always thought he was just checking the windage while flying one day!

Kurt is survived by Nan his wife of a thousand years with complete understanding, his son David and granddaughters Codie and Desiree and his daughter Lisa and granddaughter Kassidy.

Please take a moment and remember a good time, a funny time you shared with Kurt. If you will, please share it with me and his family via email. Nan will be getting his email

I personally first met Kurt at Jekyll Island one year in the early 80's, shortly afterward we worked together, but mostly then and now he was my friend. Yes, I shared many funny times with him. He was always quick witted, thoughtful and ready to share his friendship. He had many friends from the "industry", his neighborhood, Boggy Creek Golf Course and from Hooter's. Please pass this message on to someone that you know who knew Kurt. Let us all pray for Kurt, Nan and his children.

From a friend who will truly miss his humor and friendship...Art , Arthur L. Banman

He was one of the early Cobra guys and taught in country at Vung Tau. I believe he was instrumental in starting the school.

From: Ken Donahue

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