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Dorothy Rungeling (Helen Maude Doane) was born on 12 May, 1911 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Discover Dorothy Rungeling's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of networth at the age of 107 years old?
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Helen Maude Doane |
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107 years old |
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Taurus |
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12 May, 1911 |
Birthday |
12 May |
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
Date of death |
(2018-02-17) Fonthill, Ontario, Canada |
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Fonthill, Ontario, Canada |
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Canada |
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Dorothy Rungeling Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Dorothy Rungeling's Husband?
Her husband is Charles Rungeling
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Dorothy Rungeling Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Dorothy Rungeling worth at the age of 107 years old? Dorothy Rungeling’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from Canada. We have estimated
Dorothy Rungeling's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Dorothy Rungeling died at a nursing home in Fonthill, Ontario on February 17, 2018, at the age of 106.
In 2003, she received the Order of Canada for her accomplishments as a female pilot, which include receiving her pilot's licence, commercial licence, instructor's certification, and senior commercial pilot's licence. A commemorative stamp was issued in honour of Dorothy Rungeling, the first woman to solo a helicopter, on her 99th birthday. She turned 100 in May 2011. Dorothy continued her writing in a column for The Voice of Pelham entitled Viewpoints. She wrote her last article for the publication in February 2013 at the age of 101. In 2015, when Rungeling was 104, the Niagara Central Airport was renamed Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport following consent of Bill 20.
As a pilot, she participated in Canadian and International Aviation competitions including: All Women's International Air Races, the Women's Transcontinental Air Races, and the Canadian Governor-General's Cup Air Race. Once she received her private pilot licence, she joined the Ninety-Nines (worldwide organization of female pilots formed in 1929). She also worked to make Welland an air-marking and it is believed to be the first air-marking in Canada. She worked in politics, and in 1964 she became the first woman to serve on Pelham town council.
Dorothy Wetherald Rungeling (May 12, 1911 – February 17, 2018) was a Canadian pilot from Fenwick, Ontario hailed as one of Canada's most experienced air racers. She was the adopted daughter of Ethelwyn Wetherald, the Canadian poet and journalist. In 2004, Dorothy published a collection of her mother's writing, "Life and Works of Ethelwyn Wetherald 1857-1940" (Ridgeville, Ont, 2004, D. Rungeling). Dorothy is also known for own her writing as a published author and Aviation Editor for the Evening Tribune, Welland and won an Aviation Writers Award at the 1953 AITA convention. Before venturing into flying, Dorothy also trained and showed horses and wrote a series of instructions for fellow trainers.