REDEL DAVID A

CW2 David A. Redel was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 06/08/2012 at the age of 67.2 from Brain cancer
Olathe, KS
Flight Classes 67-1 and 66-23
Date of Birth 03/12/1945
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with C/7/17 CAV in 67-68, F/8 CAV 23 INF in 68
Call sign in Vietnam BLUE GHOST
This information was provided by Greg Ross, Sammie Williams, Tom Pearcy

More detail on this person: David Anthony Redel, 67, of Olathe, KS, passed away June 8, 2012 in his home. David was born March 12, 1945 in St. Louis, MO, to Arthur G. and Jeanne C (Hoffman) Redel. He proudly served his country, during Vietnam, in the U.S. Army for 4 years, as a helicopter pilot with the 8th CAV F Troop, Blue Ghost Squadron. David wed Felecia in 1966. David has been a resident of Olathe since 1970, and he was a parishioner at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Shawnee. Survivors include his loving wife, Felecia, two sons, David J. Redel of Olathe and Michael A. Redel of Edgerton, KS, three grandchildren, Michael, Seth, and Dylan, a brother, Arthur (Vicky) Redel , three sisters, Mary (Barry) Fritz, Nancy , and Margaret Gerber, a sister-in-law, Grace Stieferman, and several nieces and nephews. David is also survived by his 'helicopter brothers,' and 'Sysco family.' He was preceded in death by both parents, and his grandson, Joshua. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, June 14, 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 5501 Monticello Rd, Shawnee, KS. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of David's struggle with brain cancer to beHeadStrong, Inc., PO Box 25525, Overland Park, KS 66225. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.overlandparkchapel.com (Arrangements by D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66204, 913- 648-6224) D.W. Newcomer's and Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories.

Published in Kansas City Star on June 10, 2012

Dave Redel, graduate of WOC 67-1, lost his fight against brain cancer on June 8th, 2012. In Vietnam he flew with F-Trp. 8th Cav. "Blue Ghost" in H-Models originally and then C-Model Gunships.

He became an Air Traffic Controller after leaving the service but parted ways with them during the strike. He then went to work for Sysco Foods Headquarters in Olatha, Kansas as a computer specialists and was still working for them when he passed. He and his lovely wife Pat were just beginning to make plans to travel after Dave retired.

Because he had a major presence in a room, one of his Flight School Classmates nick named him "Bear", and the name stuck. Everyone continued to call him "Bear" right up to the end.

He will be sorely missed by all those that knew him. May he rest in peace.

From: Greg Ross

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