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John Berendt Cannon Falls, Minnesota Longtime VAA Director John Berendt passed away early in the morning of April 15, 2009, at the age of 74. A lifetime EAA member (EAA 36591, VAA 984), John started flying in the late 1950s and had his interest in aviation renewed in 1967 when he joined EAA Chapter 300 in Faribault, Minnesota. John enthusiastically owned an Aeronca 11AC Chief, a Fairchild PT-19, and a Fairchild F-24. He’s best known as the president of the Fairchild Club and editor of the Fairchild Flyer. |
John was a charter member of VAA Chapter 13 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He was appointed an advisor to the Antique/Classic Division (now VAA) in 1989, and after his election as a director in 1990, he continued to serve the membership until his death. John has been a volunteer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh since 1975, concentrating his efforts on the VAA forums and the Type Club tent, and throughout the year John was the volunteer who sent you your membership longevity pins. We will miss John’s direct and forthright manner as well as his passionate commitment to aviation and to the VAA. We extend our condolences to his wife, Marge, and his friends and family. | |
