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Phliete Richard “Rick” Neumann, 74, of Ft. Mitchell, KY, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Rick was born in Ft. Knox, KY on December 11, 1948 to the late William H. and Lila (Goodman) Neumann. He was a graduate of University of Cincinnati where he attended under a full football scholarship and played linebacker. He continued his education obtaining a Master’s Degree from Xavier University. During his life, Rick worked for the Cincinnati Police Department, where he served on the SWAT Team and was an excellent marksman, for Comair as a Pilot and was SAAB and CRJ Captain, and manager of flight standards, and for the FAA as a Federal Aviation Inspector. He was a member of the Airman’s Club and the Flying Knights. He and his loving wife Nancy enjoyed taking cruises, snow skiing, and flying his Beechcraft Bonanza Aircraft. Lunken Airport was an especially loved place for Rick. In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by a brother William H. Neumann Jr. He is survived by his wife Nancy Neumann of Ft. Mitchell, KY, step-sons Gavin Ellis (Kristen) of Carmel, IN and Nolan Ellis (Alicia) of San Diego, CA, grandchildren Jackson, Ryan, Kate, Brady, and Avery Ellis and Owen Campbell, siblings Stevan Neumann (Belinda) of La Grande, OR and Nancy Allen of Gastonia, NC, numerous nieces and nephews, and his loyal and faithful companion dog Lucy. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 4pm until 6pm at Linnemann Family Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Erlanger, KY. Memorial contributions can be sent to Bluegrass Care Navigators, 51 Cavalier Blvd., Florence, KY 41042. Online condolence can be made at www.Linnemannfuneralhomes.com
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Rick Neumann
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A Pilot’s Pilot
High Flight
BY JOHN GILLESPIE MAGEE JR.
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
of sun-split clouds,—and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of—wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,
I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air ….
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark nor ever eagle flew—
And, while with silent lifting mind I’ve trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
My deepest sympathies
Hello Nancy,
You don’t know me, I am a Ft. Mitchell Place resident, 2202 Dominion. I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting you, but wanted to tell you how sorry I am, for your loss of Rick.
Joanne Basse
So sorry for your loss
We are sorry for your lose. May God hold you tight during this time of need.
Valerie and Turpin
Thinking of you and your family
Dear Nancy, Wishing you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Diana Loh
Janet Adkins
I am so sorry to receive this news. I was a Flight Attendant with Comair and flew many times with Rick. He was a wonderful pilot and always considerate to me along with his crew. I consider him a friend and we greeted each other with a smile each time we met. Such an exceptional man. All who knew him will certainly miss him. Prayers for Nancy and his family. Fly high and Rest in God’s Hands Rick.
Knew Him for Many Years
We were hired at COMAIR together, upgraded to Captain at the same time, and worked at the FAA together. He’ll be missed.
Rick Sykes
Deepest Sympathy
Dear Nancy, Family & Dear LUCY
God is Our Refuge and Strength
Blessings,
Nancy Arwood
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