All Gave Some ... and
I understand that the opening
statement is meant for those that gave their lives while in the service
to our country, ... but, it seems to me, that it is also appropriate
for those, who after their service to their country, continued to serve
those in their arena, til the Lord brought them to his fold.
It has
been my experience over the last 50 years or so, that the vast
majority of people who have served in the Military, are respectful,
honest, hard working and family loving.
This is Perch Base's foundation
for ....
"Continued to Serve"
We are
duty bound to remember them.
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Qualified on USS Chopper (SS342) in 1958, as YN3. Roger continued to serve until his retirement in 1980 as YNC(SS). Other Boats he served on were, USS Thornback (SS418), USS Quillback (SS424), USS Growler (SSG577), USS Archerfish (AGSS311), USS Barbel (SS580), USS Atule (SS403), USS Sea Devil (SSN664), USS Pogy (SSN647). Sailor ... Rest Your Oar .......
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Qualified on USS Diodon (SS349) in 1962, as EN3. Joseph left the Navy in 1971 as a EN1(SS). |
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Qualified on USS Croaker (SS246) in 1944. The Bio's are slim for Jack. The only other information I have at this time is that Jack attained the Rank of CDR (USNR) Sailor ... Rest Your Oar .......
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Qualified on USS Argonaut (SS475) in 1947, as SO3. Joseph left the Navy in 1957 as SO1(SS) Other Boats he served on were, USS Trumpetfish (SS425), USS Redfin (SSR272). Sailor ... Rest Your Oar .......
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Qualified on USS Ronquil (SS396) in 1948 as Fireman. Lou was discharged in 1949 as a Fireman. He then joined the Navy Submarine Reserve at Brooklyn Navy Yard and in March of 1951 was called back into active duty, during the Korean War. He requalified on USS Sea Owl (SS405), and finished his service in 1953 on the USS Irex (SS482) as EN2(SS). Sailor ... Rest Your Oar .......
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Qualified on USS Nautilus (SSN571) in 1958 as ET2. At 1305 today May 18 2001, another shipmate has passed on. Gary Patterson was a life member of USSVI # L-0973 and a member of USSVI Arizona Perch Base since 1996. Other Boats he served on USS Scamp SSN588, from 60-65. USS Mariano G Vallejo SSBN658, from 65-68. USS Halibut SSN587, from 68-70 and the USS Ethan Allen SSBN608 in 74. Gary retired from the Navy as a ETCM (SS). Gary was Perch Base Membership chairman for the last 5 years and until his illness made it impossible to function. He also was USSVI District 8 director from 1994 to 2001. This Epitaph written for Gary by his good friend Larry Loftus YNCS (SS) Shipmate Gary Patterson passed away recently. His military career was outstanding and his devotion to Perch Base was shown in many ways.Gary was one of the founding members when Perch Base was initiated. From day one, his appreciation of what could be accomplished was evident. His inputs were accepted readily and have stood the test of time. Gary accepted the position of Membership Chairman and was exemplary in his job. While Perch Base expanded from nine members to the status it enjoys today, Gary was always working to improve all aspects of that chair. Gary was instrumental in the base vest quest and our own cavalr  y
hat. The vest project started in San
Diego and terminated successfully in Prescott after an extensive
search of all the local embroidery stores. The blue cavalry
stetson was an innovation. Gary found the hats, the paint, the
embellishments and did all of the work. Gary Patterson was more than a
Perch Base member. In reality, hardly a day went by that Gary did
not do something for Perch Base or the national submarine
organization. He was constantly on the phone, on the computer, or
on the road promoting submarines and his home base. Gary attended all
the meetings he could and many meetings when his health should have
prevented the trip
from Prescott. Monthly Perch Base meetings seemed thin without him.
Shortly before Gary was incapacitated, and after a long absence, Gary
appeared one last time. All attending members gave him a standing
ovation. It was richly deserved.Gary, God speed and rest your oar. Sailor ... Rest Your Oar .......
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Qualified on USS Grenadier SS210, in 1939 as EM Shipmate Manny Burrell, CPO Retired, a subvet member of both Perch Base and the Subvets of WWll, Pigboaters Chapter, passed away on July 21st, 2001. Seven Subvets and three members the City's USS Phoenix SSN702 Commission which Manny also belonged to were amoung the 100 or more mourners present at Manny's funeral service in Phoenix. Born in Phoenix in 1921 of Mexican-American / Native-American heritage. He also served on other submarines of note, continuing in the Navy and the Reserves for 30 years. Manny was a lovable Damon Runyon character, a great story teller, a gruff submariner with a twinkle in his eye, and a pleasure to have known. With a chest full of ribbons, when wearing his dress uniform it made him the center of attraction at every modern day submarine functions as Admirals and Submarine Captains alike rushed to his side with hands outstretched to be photographed with this, from Manny's own account, "the most decorated surviving enlisted submariner in the United States Submarine Service". Whether true or not, who cares? It was a pleasure and privledge to have known Manny and be regarded his "shipmate". He shall be missed. Sailor ... Rest Your Oar .......
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Qualified on USS Growler SSG577, in 1963 as CT Shipmate Paul Lake, Passed on February the 8th, from a massive heart attack. I have no other information. Paul was born on the 29th of June in the year 1941. He left the Silent Service as a CT2(SS) and qualified and served on the USS Growler SSG577 in 1963. Paul served as Financial Director of the American Legion Post 62, where we meet, and he was responsible for our having a place to meet, after the fiasco at the Post #29. We are indeed grateful for his efforts Sailor ... Rest Your Oar .......
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Qualified on USS Carbonero, in 1959 as IC Shipmate Jerry Nelsen passed away on April the 2nd. His wife Sandi, sent Perch Base a email letting us know but no other information was given. Jerry retired from the Navy as a ICCS(SS). The Boats he served on were USS Sabalo SS302, USS Growler SS577, USS Sterlet SS392, USS Patrick Henry SSBN599, USS Casimir Pulaski SSBN636. Sailor ... Rest Your Oar .......
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Qualified on USS Dolphin SS169, in 1941 as SO Striker Shipmate John Michaud passed away June the 6th. John retired from the Silent Service as SOCS(SS) The Boats he served on were, USS Sealion SS195, USS Sturgeon SS187, USS Swordfish SS193, USS Bream SS243, USS Sea Leopard SS483, USS-ex-U2513 USS Nautilus SSN571 Johns shipmate Ron Kloch, a Perch Base member, inquired and passed on the following: OBITUARY FOR JOHN H. MICHAUD |
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12/06/2003 John Kish
Qualified on USS Balo SS285 in 1940 as MM3/c John passed on Saturday December 6th. He had been living for several years in the VA Home, here in Phoenix. John retired from the Silent Service in the early 60's as MMC(SS) He also served on the USS Sea Owl SS 405. This is all the information I have on him. Sailor ... Rest Your Oar ....... |
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Schiltneck
Richard
Qualified on USS Finback SS230 in 1945 as SN This is all the information I have on him. Sailor ... Rest Your Oar ....... |
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01/11/2004 Donald Wannamaker
Qualified on USS Sailfish SSR572 in 1958 as MM3 Donald Wannamaker MMC(SS) Born 08/21/1930 ~ Passed on 01/11/2004 A Brief Summary of Don Wannamaker’s Naval History  Don entered the Navy in September of 1948.
His first duty assignment was Machinist Mate School. Upon
graduation, was assigned to the USS Missouri (BB63). Upon a short tour
Don
was assigned to the oldest batteship in commission, the USS Mississippi
(BB41). His next duty station brought him to the USS Midway (CVB41),
which at that time was the largest aircraft carrier. After two years,
Don was transferred to the USS Roosevelt (CVB42). From there he
went to the USS Gilbert Islands (CVE107), a small jeep carrier. After
one year onboard, he was transferred to the Donner (LSD20), an
amphibious landing ship.
After one year aboard the USS Donner, Don
applied for and was transferred to Submarine School. Upon
completion, he was assigned to the USS Sailfish (SSR572), a radar
picket submarine. From the Sailfish, I entered Nuclear Power School.
Upon graduation, I was assigned to the USS George Washington (SSBN598).
On July 20th, we fire
 d the first  successful Polaris Missile.
After three patrols on the George Washington, I transferred to the USS
Hunley (AS31), the first submarine tender built from the keel up for
Polaris submarines. After commissioning, we went to Holylock Scotland,
for a little over three years. I was transferred to the USS George
Washington Carver, SSBN656 pre-commissioning crew. After her
commissioning Don was transferred to the pre-commissioning crew of the
USS Queenfish (SSN651), acting as the Chief of the Boat, until he had
trouble with his knees. Don was then transferred to Freeport Long
Island, on temporary duty.
After 20 years service Don was discharged in November of 1968.During his career Don graduated from the following schools: Machinist Mate School Compressed Gases School Submarine School Nuclear Power School Air Conditioning & Refrigeration School Welding & Burning School S5W Reactor School Refueling & Searvicing School Submarine Auxiliary Power Man Package Course Leadership School Instructor School Sailor ... Rest Your Oar ....... |
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Moncilovich Qualified on USS Runner (SS476) 1962 as LTjg Born May 23rd 1937 ~ Passed On Feburary 10th 2004 Also served on USS Robert E. Lee SSBN601 Blue Crew, USS Archerfish AGSS311, and USS Bluegill AGSS242. Milan retired from the Navy in 1981 as LCDR. Sailor ... Rest Your Oar ....... |
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10/20/2004 William L. Hatcher
Qualified on USS Rock (SSR274) 1960
as FTSN
William L. Hatcher FTB1 (SS) Born 02/08/1939 ~ Passed on 10/20/2004 William LeRoy, best known as Bill, was born in Duncan Arizona, attending schools in Arizona and Illinois, before joining the U. S. Navy in 1957. Serving 10 years in the "Silent Service", he qualified on USS Rock SSR274, and also serv  ed on USS Tecumseh SSBN628, Ulyses S. Grant
SSBN631, USS Bugara SS331, and USS Bonefish SS582. Bill is a plankowner
of the Arizona Sub Vets ~ USSVI Perch Base, founded in 1995. He also is
a life member of USSVI.He is survived by his partner, Mary LaHann of Prescott; his daughters, Cambria Grelle of Camp Connell, CA, Leanne Youngren and grandson, Lane of Peoria, Ill, brothers Billy Duane Hatcher of Peoria Ill, and Dennis Hatcher of Phoenix, sisters, Connie Kerker of Pekin Ill, Betty Grable of Phoenix, and Carol Knoblock of Akin SC. Bill passed on from many family members and friends who loved him very much. Bill's life was full, as he was with Motorola Field Services for 20 years, had a very successful carpet cleaning business, than retired at 62 to become a full time student at Yavapai College in prescott, pursuing an agri-business degree, and maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Bill was a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Sailor ... Rest Your Oar ....... |
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Larry
Krieger Qualified on USS Triton (SSN586) 1960 as PN3 Larry Kreiger PNC(SS) Born January 25, 1935 Passed on November 11, 2004 Larry was born in North Platte, Nebraska. He joined the Navy in 1955 and served on several boats. They are: USS Hardhead SS365, USS Sterlet SS392, USS Blueback SS581, and USS Thomas A Edison SSBN610 Burial will take place at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Sailor ... Rest Your Oar ....... |
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01/23/2005 Raymond J. Cremin
Qualified on USS Quillback (SS424) in 1958 Raymond J. Cremin EMC(SS) Born September 24th 1937, Passed on Janurary 23rd, 2005 Raymond was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and served on several boats. They are: USS Sea Poacher SS406, USS Croaker SS246, USS Daniel Webster SSBN626 and the USS Tullibee SSN597. Ray is survived by his wife, Ellen; stepdaughter, Donna E. Witteman; stepsons, Bryon Rock Schmidt and Kevin Rock Schmidt; sisters, Agnes Wells and Jean Ann Hansen, both of Albany, Ga.; brother, Donald Cremin of Michigan; his favorite person, grandson Alexander C. Witteman, whom he treated as his son; granddaughter, Brittany Schmidt; and grandson, Matthew Schmidt. There are also many nieces, nephews and cousins. Ray was a Chief in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed being in the Submarine Service. Since his retirement Ray devoted much of his time to service organizations, the Disabled American Veterans (Treasurer) VFW and American Legion (Past Commander) Submarine Veterans and Fleet Reserves. Ray was also Past Fleet President of the Yavapai Shrine Club. A funeral mass will be held at the VA Chapel in Prescott, Ariz., Thursday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m., with Father Jerry Caffrey officiating. Goodbye Ray, we’ll miss you and “Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hands.” Services entrusted to Heritage Memory Mortuary. Sailor ... Rest Your Oar ....... |
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02/05/2005 BERNARD 'BERNIE' DELEMAN
Bernard "Bernie" Deleman, 84, U.S. Navy retired, of Panama City Beach,
Fla.,passed away Saturday; Feb.5, 2005, at a local hospital. Bernie was
born to Michael and Anna Deleman Sept. 15, 1920, in WIlkes-Barre, PA.
After high 'school, he, enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Oct. 19,
1939. Mid-1941, Bernie requested transfer from surface ship mechanist
mate ,duty to submarine forces, Pacific, and was assigned to the USS
Perch, Submarine SS176, operating out, of the Philippines. About a
month
after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the USS Perch sank a
Japanese
transport ship in January 1942, but subsequently while on patrol in
the Java Sea, the Perch sustained severe and disabling damage as, a
result of Japanese navy depth charges with Bernie and fellow crew
members
being taken captive by the Japanese Navy. Bernie was a prisoner of war
from March 3, 1942 until Sept. 15, 1945, being liberated on his 25th
birthday. After transport by ship from Japan to the United States, USS Perch SS176 Survivor  Bernie
was placed in the Philadelphia Naval Hospital for surgeries and
treatment of injuries inflicted while a prisoner of war. After more
,than a year of treatment and recuperation in the
nava1 hospital, Bernie was accorded a hero's welcome and celebration
by the people of WIlkes-Barre, Pa. He married AIdina "Dee" Nagro in
January 1948. Bernie continued his naval service with active duty tours
in Kodiak, Alaska, Guam, , San Diego, another Guam tour, White Sands,
N.M., and his last tour here at the U.S. Navy Mille Defense Lab in
Panama City where he retired from active duty on Nov. 19, 1959, having
received the Purple Heart, the 'Prisoner of War Medal, WWII Medal,
AsiaticlPacific Medal,. American Defense Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.
He Attended
Gulf Coast Community College and transferred to the University of
Florida
where he. received a degree in mechanical' engineering in 1964. He then
became a civilian employee of the Navy.Lab here where he worked on
SeaIab
and ship and riverine warfare sub-systems, until his retirement from
civil
service in 1977. Bernie was an avid golfer and accomplished,craftsman
woodworking. He was an active member of the American Ex. POW National
Orgarnzation, Fleet Reserve Association, Disabled Anierican Veterans,
and past member of Panama Country' Club. Bernie was of the 'Catholic
faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Anpa
Deleman; sisters, Mildted May and Anna Marie Marrash; and brother,
Michael Deleplan. He is survived by his loving and ,devoted wife of 57
years, Aldina "Dee"
Deleman; and 10, nieces and nephews. Funer~ services for Mr. Dele
man will be held at 9:30a.m. today, Feb. 9,2005, at Southerland
FamilyFuneral
Home with Father David O'Shea, officiating. Interment will follow at
1:15j>.m.
at Barrancas National Cemetery with full military honors. Honorary pall
bearers will be Ted Buckley, Jim Moore, Ben Phillips, Bob Edwards,
Farley McElroy" Frank Darnell, Len Melish, and the Blevins Golf Group
at Panama CoUntry
Oub. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr: J. Ramirez
and
the nursing staff of Gulf Coast Medical Center for their compassion and
care.
In lieu of flowers, ,please honor Bernie via', donation to your
preference
of charitable organizations. Bernard, Deteman was a couraeous man who
endured much pain and suffering but never complained. He was honest and
frank to a point with ,a strong desire to survive: and to 'succeed in
life
and enjoy that life with' his wife,' Dee. Well done Bernie, "God Bless” Sailor ... Rest Your Oar ....... Expressions of sympathy' may be submitted and
viewed ,at our online obituaries link (www:southerlandfamily.com).
Southerland Family Funeral Homes
100 E. 19th St. Panama City, Fla. 32405 785-8532 |
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06/08/2005 Samuel "Red" M. Crider
Qualified on USS Gar (SS204) in 1944
Samuel "Red" Crider MoMM1(SS) Samuel Millard Crider, of Mesa, AZ and Holland Club Member of USSVI Perch Base, departed on Eternal Patrol June 8, 2005. Born June 6, 1920 in Arnett, OK, Red graduated from Arnett High School and joined the Navy in 1939. He served on the USS Bridge, a supply ship before volunteering for Submarine service in 1943. Red reported to the USS Garr SS204 after Sub School, qualified in 1944 while making 6 War Patrols on her. When the war ended Red and USS Gar were in Subic Bay and after being discharged in November 19th 1945 he married his wife Dorthy. In addition to USSVI, Red was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1760 of Mesa Az, American Legion Post #27 , Apache Junction, AZ, 32nd Degree Mason and Past Master St. Alban Lodge #192, Arnett, OK. Scottish-Rite of Freemasonry, Sacramento, CA and Elks Buckhorn AZ #2656 of Mesa, AZ. Sailor ... Rest Your Oar ....... |
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03/30/2006 Harold C. Lister
Qualified on USS Queenfish (SS393) in
1952
Harold C. Lister EN3(SS) Harold Cunningham Lister, of Surprise, AZ and Holland Club Member of USSVI Perch Base, departed on Eternal Patrol 03/30/2006. Harold was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on October 13, 1931, and grew up an avid fan of shooting and hunting, after the family moved to Califorinia, where he graduated from Hollywood High School in 1949. At the age of 19, in October of 1950, he joined the Navy. After completing Recruit Training , at Naval Training Center, San Diego in 1951 Harold attended Basic Engineman's School also in San Diego. During his service in the fleet, he served on the USS Blackfin SS322 and USS Queenfish SS393. He was also Submarine Warfare qualified, earning his Dolphins while serving aboard USS Blackfin SS322 in 1952. Remarkably, Harold did not attend Submarine School in New London, CT  until early 1953, less than a year and a
half before his discharge in August 1954.After being discharged, Harold went back to his love of firearms, shooting and hunting, where after some years he became co-owner of the H and L Big Ranch, in the mountainous country outside of Hollister, California. Harold served two terms as President of South Coast Gun Club in Irvine CA, and also served as Vice President of the California Rifle and Pistol Association. Along with this love, Harold also was a self employed diamond setter of more than 50 years, and became a expert jeweler, with his own business, right up to his passing. While spending most of his life in California, he eventually made his home in Reno, Nevada, living there for almost three decades, and serving one term as President of the Nevada State Rifle and Pistol Association. Herold also served as Commander of Nevada Sub Vets ~ USSVI Corvina Base, where, through his efforts, made this Base financially sound. Harold was always first to speak up and join in any endeavor for the betterment of his group. He gave freely and was very generous with both time and resources for his: "Brothers of the Phin" In 2005 he moved to Surprise Arizona, and became an avid supporter, of Arizona Sub Vets ~ Perch Base, and although his health was a issue, he again gave freely and was very generous with both time and resources for his:  "Brothers of the Phin"Harold had an opinion on any subject one could bring up. Not all of them were "Politically Correct" or "Morally Acceptable". He gave real crediance to the saying "If you don't think your going to like the answer, best not ask the question" Harold was also known to have a "Sociable Cocktail" on occasion. MGD was his liquid of choice, one step ahead of coffee. Water was for chasing Irish Whiskey, and in the making of Coffee. In his passing, Harold leaves behind Genevieve, his Wife of 55 years, Daughter Susan, of Surprise AZ. Son Christopher, of LasVegas NV, Brother Edward and Sister Gloria of Beverly Hills CA, Four Grandchildren and Two Great Grandchildren of LasVegas NV. Sailor ... Rest Your Oar ....... |
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01/16/2007 FRANK WILLIAM RUMBAUGH
Qualified on USS Ronquil (SS396) May
of 1954
FRANK "Rummy"RUMBAUGH TMC(SS) Ret.
Frank, known as “Rummy”, to his brothers of the Phin, also served on several boats during his career. They were: USS Salmon SSR573, USS Daniel Boone SSBN629, USS Tiru SS416, USS Tecumseh SSBN628, USS Benjamin Franklin SSBN640 and USS Henry Clay SSBN625 Frank departed on Eternal Patrol January 16,
2007, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on July 8, 1934
in
Grand Rapids, MI to Nan Raiguel who precedes him in death.
He was adopted by Ivah and Clarence Rumbaugh who also precede him in
death. As a youngster, the family moved to the Ontario-Upland,
CA area where he attended area schools and entered the U.S. Navy after
graduating from Chaffee High School. Frank joined the U. S. Navy
and became a career submariner. Upon retiring in Honolulu, HI,
 he owned Dental Ceramics, Inc.
There, he met the love of his life, Layne. After many years in
Hawaii, he sold is lab and settled in Arizona in 1986. Frank is a
Past Base Commander of Arizona Subvets, Perch Base, of which he was one
of its founders. He was also a member of the Navy League,
Honolulu Council, The American Legion, VFW, DAV, Fleet Reserve,
US Submarine Veterans. Inc. – Perch and San Diego Base and NRA.
.In addition to his wife, Layne, he is survived by his children, Bill
of Honolulu, HI, Dawn of New York, Teri of Fayetteville, AR, James of
Phoenix. The other children he loved are Daniel Dotson of
Oberlin, KS, Lisa Hoyt of Grand Island, NY, Joy Peckham of Phoenix,
Scott Peckham of Albuquerque, NM and Lesley Koury of Quebec; his
grandchildren, Lyndsey, Shane, Cory, Christy, Ryan, Matthew, Adam,
Bryan, Sarah, Mason, Patrick, Sean, Christopher, Jennifer and Darin;
great grandchildren, Breann, Ella, Kevin and Mariana: his cousins
Eldred Clipperton of Mesa, Alvin Clipperton of Upland, CA. and
biological cousins, Jill Raiguel of Upland, CA. and Faith Raiguel of
Los Angeles, CA.A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January
24th at 11 a. m. in the chapel at Shadow Mountain Mortuary at
2350 E. Greenway Rd., Phoenix, AZ, then Internment will be at the
National Veterans Cemetery on Cave Creek Road with Military Honors at 1
p. m.Sailor ... Rest Your Oar .......
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04/20/2007 William "Bill" Burger
Qualified on the USS Stonewall Jackson (SSBN-634B) in 1977 William "Bill" Burger TM1(SS) Bill served on several boats during his career. Along with USS Stonewell Jackson, SSBN-634B, he also served on USS George W Carver SSBN656B in 1979 and USS Dallas SSN700 1980/1981 William "Bill" Robert Burger, 52, of
Chandler, AZ passed away on April 20, 2007. Bill was born March 1,
1955, in
 Scranton, PA and graduated from
Lackawanna Trail High School, Factoryville, PA in 1973. He served in
the United States Navy from 1974-1981 and was Petty Officer First Class
TM1(SS) upon his discharge. He was associated with
the United  States Submarine
Veterans, Inc, the Arizona Sub Vets, and had many submarine friends who
he frequently kept in touch with over the years. He moved his family to
Bullhead City, AZ, in 1996 and then to Chandler, AZ, in 2003. Bill was
a very devoted father and grandfather and much loved by everyone who
knew him and will be deeply missed. He is now at peace with our Lord.
We will always love you, Bill. Loved ones survived by him are Heather,
daughter, and Nathan, son, Chandler, AZ; Justin, son, Tucson, AZ;
William, II, son, Scranton, PA; Tristan, grandson, Chandler, AZ;
Maureen McAllister, mother, Maureen Hirschler, sister, and James
Burger, brother, all of Factoryville, PA; Patrick Burger, brother,
Clarks Summit, PA; Norman Burger, brother, Bullhead City, AZ; aunts,
uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, devoted friends and beloved dog
"Chance." He was preceded in death by his father, Norman J Burger.Sailor ... Rest Your Oar .......
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05/10/2007 Charles "Chuck" Chapman,
Sr.
Qualified on the USS Redfish SS395 on August 1948 Charles "Chuck" Chapman LCDR USN Ret. Chuck served on several boats during his career. Along with USS Redfish SS395, he also served on USS Guitarro SS363, USS Diodon SS349, USS Raton SSR270 Charles (Chuck) Chapman, Sr. 81, passed away on the 10th of May, at Hospice, Surprise, Az. He had been ill for several months, passed away peacefully into our Lord's hands, with his loving wife of 62 yrs Roberta (Bobbie) Chapman and his family at his side. Chuck was born in Mountain Grove, Missouri in 1925, his family moved on to Oklahoma, then to Texas where he attended school in Ft. Worth, TX. At 17 yrs he wanted to go in the Navy during the 2nd War, served  in Naval  Landings on the islands in the
Pacific, on to submarines during the Korean War and then in to diving
(ASR) during the Vietnam War. He really loved the Navy, retiring as a
LCDR in 1972 and settling down for the first time in
Solomons, Md. He built their home there and also a few more, then busy
in
repair work there for 17 yrs. Then Bobbie and he decided to travel and
spend
a couple of yrs in British Colombia, and 4 yrs in Louisiana, then
decided to live in AZ, moved to Sun City West and the last few yrs in
Sun City, and loved it here. His parents, Blance and John O.Dool
precede him as well as his brother John O.Dool and sister Margie
Fields. Surviving him are brother Harry Chapman in Kansas, and a sister
Rose Maria Varner in TX. He has a fine family. Names of our boys,
grandchildren and great grand ones follow. Sons; Charly (Susan)
Chapman, John (Vicky) Chapman, Donald (Lynn) Chapman, Grandchildren;
Cline Chapman, Autumn and Michael Bellman, Austin and Dawn Chapman,
Alison Custer, Zachary Chapman, Jason and dawn Couisine, Great
Grandchildren; Edie Chapman, Luke Chapman, Jade Chapman, Ian Bellman,
Skyler Chapman, Hope Chapman, Ashton Custer, Grant Custer, Carinne
Couisine, Ivan Couisine, and many nieces and nephews. He will be
missed, he was a loving husband and very proud of his family. A
Memorial Service on the 9th of May was held at Grace Community Church
in Surprise, Az at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Cooper McWhirter officiating.
If you wish, please donate to the hospice or our church.  Sailor ... Rest Your Oar .......
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09/30/2007 Clair "Prok" Prokupek
Qualified on the USS Caiman S323 on May, 1957 Clair "Prok" Prokupek CSC(SS) Ret. Clair served 
d on several boats during his career. Along with USS Caiman SS323
(56-61),
he also served on USS Segundo SS398 (61-67), USS Razorback SS394 (TAD),
and
USS Gurnard SSN662 (69-72).Clair Eugene Prokupek, 70, of Oakland, passed away at his residence Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007. His family will celebrate his life this Labor Day weekend together  at his home.Clair was born April 17, 1937, in Schuyler, Neb. He married Shirley Ann Phifer Dec. 30, 1955, in Yankton, S.D., and together they shared 51 years of marriage. Clair served his country in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service and retired after 20 years. He and Shirley then went into the restaurant business for 17 years in San Diego and retired to Arkansas in 1995. Clair enjoyed bass fishing, target shooting, cooking and swimming off their pontoon boat in Bull Shoals Lake with his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Clair is survived by his wife, Shirley A. Prokupek of the home; a son, Tom (Chris) Prokupek of Lakeside, Calif.; two daughters, Tallie (John) Snyder of Lake Forest, Ill., and Tami (Joe) Triolo of Alpine, Calif.; nine grandchildren: David, Bobby, Krysten, Kaitlyn, Joey, Kimmy, Jennifer, Justin and Janaya; two step-grandchildren, Steffani and Evan; two great-grandchildren, Kylie and Jordan; a brother, Charles (Delva) Prokupek; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vaclav and Amalie Prokupek; two brothers; and a sister.  Sailor ... Rest Your Oar .......
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01/29/2008 Ron Klotch
Qualified on the USS Sea Robin SS407 in Feburary of 1954 Ron Klotch QMC(SS) Ret. Ron also served on USS Nautilus SSN571, and USS Halfbeak SS352. Ron was aboard Nautilus, when she made her first deployment under the North Pole.  Sailor ... Rest Your Oar ....... |
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05/12/2008
Joseph S. O’treba
Qualified on USS S-12
SS117 May
of 1942
Joseph S. O’treba TM2(SS)Joe also served on several boats during his
carrear, including, U.S.S. S-15; (SS-120), U.S.S. Hardhead (SS-365),
U.S.S. Sea Dog (SS-401), U.S.S. Puffer (SS-268) and U.S.S. Besugo
(AGSS-321) Joe is survived by his wife Katherine and three sons; Lawrence O’treba (age 56), Michael O’treba (age 52) and Stephen O’treba (age 49).  Prior to Joining the U.S. Navy, Joe served as an Able Bodied Seaman on various merchant tankers plying the waters between New York and South American ports. During one on of his voyages to South American, the tanker he was embarked on was attacked by a German U-Boat and a torpedo struck and sank the ship. Joe and all but three of the ship’s crew survived. They sailed in the ship’s life boats for seven days until they were picked up by another merchant ship. Joe was eighteen years old at the time. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy on December 30, 1941. Joe completed Basic Training at Naval Training Station – Newport, Rhode Island - then served five years and nine months in the U.S. Navy. Joe participated in submarine operations in both the Atlantic and Pacific. He rode the U.S.S. Hardhead (SS-365) from 1944 to 1946 participating in six successful war patrols against the Japanese. Joe was awarded the following medals and commendations: The Asiatic Pacific medal with one star The American Area medal The Victory Medal The Philippine Liberation Medal with one Star The Good Conduct Medal Submarine Combat Insignia with one star He was honorably discharged from active duty on October 20. 1947. After leaving the U.S. Navy, Joe made his home on Staten Island, NY where he and Katherine raised their family. After 39 years on Staten Island, Joe and Katherine moved to Piscataway, NJ. Then, in 1989, after Joe’s retirement, they moved to Prescott, AZ . At the time of his retirement, Joe had worked for Proctor and Gamble for almost 38 years as a stationary equipment engineer. Joe was a member of the U.S. Submarine Veterans, WWII, US Submarine Veterans, Inc (Phoenix Perch Base and Prescott Gudgeon Base), and the US Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Sailor ... Rest Your Oar .......
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