USSVI MEMBERS ON FINAL PATROL - 2000
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Aldag, Wes
Our Shipmate Wes Aldag, one of the original founders of USSVI and a member of LI Base received his Final Orders from the Supreme Commander on 1 June 2000.
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Baker, Edward Budda
Edward Budda Baker age 65 of 3700 US Hwy 17-92 N, Davenport, FL received his final orders from the Supreme Commander on November 11, 2000. He served on the USS POMFRET SS-391 and USS ROCK SS-274. Survivors include one son James of New Jersey and one daughter of N. Hollywood, CA. 
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Booth, William C.
Shipmate William C. 'Bill' Booth passed away September 3, 2000. Bill died at the age of 54 of small cell lung cancer. He is survived by his wife Carol and sons Eric and Edward, daughter Rosy and daughter-in-law Christine. Bill qualified on the USS CARP in 1966. After his discharge from the Navy he worked on the LIRR as a merchant welder. Bill was an active member of Long Island Base and recently attended a boat reunion of USS CARP.
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Brown, Arthur J.
Shipmate Arthur J. Brown of Poughkeepsie, PA passed away on January 29, 2000. Mr. Brown was the owner and operator of Arthur J. Brown Sons, Poughkeepsie since 1977. A member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commarec, Poughkeepsie chamber of commerce, Town of Poughkeepsie Republican committee, American Legion Post #1466 and the US Submarine Veterans. Mr. Brown served in the U.S. Navy from 1964-1968 and was a Machinist Mate 2/c. Survivors include his wife Betsey, a daughter, Tina Brown Krause and son Arthur J. Brown. Memorials may be made to the Fleet Reserve Association, Chapter 229, Poughkeepsie PA.
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Chase, Edgar A.
Shipmate Edgar A., Chase, 14912 Rialto Avenue, Brooksville, FL received his final orders from the Supreme Commander on October 24, 2000.
He is survived by his wife Jean.
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Cheek, William
Shipmate William Cheek of Pascagoula, MS departed on his Final Patrol on 27, May 2000. 
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Dietz, Richard L.
Richard L. Dietz, Sr, 64, Life member #0378 of USSVI, died May 10, 2000 at St. Lucie Medical Center, Port St. Lucie, FL. He retired from the U.S. Navy in1975, as a Master Chief Petty Officer , with 22 years of service. He served aboard USS SEADRAGON, USS SWORDFISH, USS VALLEJO, USS QUEENFISH and the USS MENDEL RIVERS. Following his military service, he was employed as Assistant Professor at the Center for Nuclear Studies at Memphis State University. Subsequent to that, he was employed by Florida Power and Light Co. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Shirley Dietz, a son, Richard L. Dietz, Jr. of High Point, NC, a daughter, Jane Stafford of Port St. Lucie and five grandchildren. Interment was at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Drury, William E.
Shipmate William E. Drury received his Final orders from the Supreme Commander in mid April 2000. He is survived by his wife Cosse Drury, 410 SW 19th Street, Ft Lauderdale, Fl. William served aboard the USS REQUIN SS-481, USS PICKREL SS-524, USS ARGONAUT SS-475 and the USS RUNNER SS-476. He will be missed by his many friends. 
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Duckett, Robert
Shipmate Robert Duckett, 4912 Marshall Canyon Creek Drive, LaVerne, CA received his final orders from the Supreme Commander on October 1, 2000 after a long battle with cancer.
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Flatley, Joseph
Associate member Joseph Flatley of 84 Meade Street, Hempstead, NY received his Final Orders from the supreme Commander on 17 May 2000. He is survived by one daughter Kethleen and one son Kevin, MS2(SS) who is presently deployed onboard the USS DALLAS SSN-700. May he rest in peace.
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Friedman, Werner
Our shipmate Werner "Bill" Friedman of 5031 Timberline Road, Lake Wales, FL was taken from this earth on October 20, 2000. Bill is survived by his wife Beverly.
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Haack, Richard J. Jr.
Shipmate Richard J. HaackJr (Red) departed on his Final Patrol on Monday 18 December 2000 after a bout with cancer. Red was a Holland Club member, a National Life member of USSVI #2416 and a San Diego Base Life Member. --- He is survived by his wife Jane, 4942 Mt. Elbus Drive, San Diego, CA 92117. --- He was a good shipmate and will be missed by many.
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Hagerman, Robert J.
Shipmate Robert J. Hagerman, Manchester, MI received his final orders from the Supreme Commander on January 24, 2000. Robert is survived by his wife Kathleen, one daughter Andrea Todd Rickelman of Manchester, sons James Hagerman , Chelsea, William Hagerman. He retired in 1996 from Edwards Printing after 40 years of service. Internment was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Manchester. Memorials may be made to the Robert J. Hagerman Scholarship Fund, c/o American Legion Post #117, Manchester MI. 
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Harris, James R.
Shipmate James R. Harris of 4920 Milton St., San Diego, CA passed away Jan. 2, 2000. He is survived by his wife Margie. He qualified on S-33/SS-138 in 1940. He also served on USS CARP SS-338 and SABALO SS-302.
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Hyatt, Harold E.
Shipmate Harold E. 'Bud' Hyatt passed away on Saturday September 16, 2000 following surgery. Bud was a member of the Topeka-Jefferson City Base. He served in the submarine force from 1947 to 1951. He served on the USS SEGUNDO SS-398, USS REMORA SS-487 and USS STICKLEBACK SS-415. He was very proud of his submarine service and of those he served with. God bless you Bud, and thanks for your service.
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Jackson. John B.
Shipmate John B. Jackson of 10 Tyler Drive, Preston, Ct received his final orders from the supreme Commander on 20 December 2000. John qualified aboard the USS TRIGGER SS-237, and also sered on USS SIRAGO SS-485, USS CUTTLEFISH SS-171, USS ORION AS18, USS DIABLO SS-479, USS ALBACORE SSG-569 and USS BLENNY SS-324. He received the Presidential Unit Citation, WWII Victory medal, Asiatic-Pacific service medal and the Navy Unit Citation. --- John is survived by five daughters, two sons, sixteen grandchildren, and seven great-grand children. John was a life member of the VFW in Jewett City, and the Fleet Reserve. He was inducted into the Holland Club in November 1999 and was a life member of the Groton Base.
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Jones, Malone
Malone Jones, L-2995 of 28 Meadow Drive, Waterford, CT received his final orders from the Supreme Commander on November 23, 2000. He is survvived by his wife Mary. Malone served on the USS DACE, USS STURGEON, USS ORION, USS ATULE, USS PROTEUS, USS AMBERJACK, AND USS SABLEFISH. He qualified on the USS DACE SS-247.
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Kendall, William
Our Shipmate and friend, Associate member of Peoria Base, William 'Bill' Kendall, BMC (Ret) passed away on 4 July 2000. Bill was retired after 39 years of military (Navy). Bill was a member who loved submarines although never having served aboard one, he had been associated with them. Bill is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pauline Kendall, 1024 N. Tower Drive, Peoria, IL. Bill is appreciated for his membership and also of his dedication to our organization.
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Kittelson, Robert 
Shipmate Robert Kittelson , Alta Vista, Iowa received his Final Orders from the supreme Commander on May 6, 2000. Robert was a life member of USSVI, the VFW and TREE. He retired as ENCN(SS) after thirty years and had served aboard the USS BARRACUDA and the USS AMERICA. He is survived by one brother William, two sisters, Doris Murre and Mary Anne Tolliver and seven children. Robert was preceded in death by his brother Larry, a former submariner, who was also a life member of USSVI.
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Knapp, William T.
Shipmate William T. Knapp passed away on November 6, 2000, He is survived by his wife Priscilla of 208 Woods Avenue, Fullerton, CA. William served aboard the USS CARBANERO SS-337 and USS BLACKFIN SS-322 as a MoMM/2c(SS).
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McGrody, John E.
Shipmate John E. McGrody of 120 Cobblestone Dr, Mr Laurel, NJ received his Final Orders from the Supreme Commander. John was a Holland Club member.
He is survived by his wife Josephine.
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Miller, R. Barry
R. Barry Miller passed away at his home in Gainsville, VA on Jan. 23, 2000. Barry is survived by his wife Sharon, son Jeffrey Miller (MM2) of Norfolk, Va., daughter Christina Miller (RN) of Gainsville. Burial took place with full military honors at Quantico, VA. Barry (known as Russell by some) retired from the U.S. Navy as a Master Chief Sonarman and served on the Requin, the Permit and the Tusk and many instructor duties at Bainbridge, Nuclear School, Washington D.C. and SubSchool/Groton. He was very involved with Gainsville community activities and was a Civil War historian. He will be missed by all who knew him and we wish him well on his final patrol.
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Mullen, Joseph W.
Our Shipmate Joseph W. Mullen, age 78 was called to his final patrol on 13 January 2000 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Mildred, daughter Marie of Pennsylvania and a brother Walter of Hackensack, NJ. Joe was one of the original members of USSVI and Long Island Base. A small ceremony was officiated by members of LI Base on 15 January 2000 in Joe's honor.
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Nace, Charles Derick
RADM USN(Ret) Charles Derick Nace of Cape Henry Shores died February 4, 2000 in a Virginia Beach Hospital. He served during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and retired in 1972 after 36 years of service. He served as the second senior member of the Court of Inquiry Investigating the loss of the nuclear submarine USS SCORPION. He made eight submarine patrols in the Western Pacific during World War II, the last two as Commanding Officer of the USS RASHER SS-269.
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O'nan, Ollie Merle
Shipmate Ollie Merle O'nan (Life member 1788) of 6228 Iris Way, Arvada, CO passed away on 13 December 2000 from a heart attack. He is survived by his wife Vera O'nan, son Dan, a former submariner, and Mike who is a LCDR on active duty with the USN. Ollie was a plankowner on the USS SPRINGER SS-414, USS CAVALLA SS-244 (Japanese surrender certificate) and USS DOGFISH SS-350,
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Pote, Robert A.
Shipmate Robert A. Pote, L 1587 of 33 East Oleander Drive, Mount Laurel, NJ received his final orders from the supreme commander on December 19, 2000. He served aboard the USS SANDLANCE SS-381, USS PLAICE SS-390 and USS SCABBARDFISH SS-397 and was a MoMM1(SS). 
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Rimbey, David Carl
Shipmate David Carl Rimbey, 45 Wayne Road, Groton, CT received his final orders from the Supreme Commander on February 9, 2000. David is survived by his wife Patricia, three sons: Stephen Rimbey , Virginia Beach; Scott Wheeler, Washington, DC and Michael Wheeler of Waverly, his daughter Beth Jones and one sister Judith Rimbey Waverly and nine grandchildren. David served in the US Navy for 20 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and retired as a Master Chief Fire Control Technician. David served aboard the USS SUNFISH SSN-649, USS THOMAS EDISON SSN-610, USS JACK SSN-605 and at the Submarine School, Groton.
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Seader, Edward Jr.
Shipmate Edward Seader Jr, TMC(SS) USN(Ret) a member of Chesapeake Base received his final orders from the Supreme commander August 10, 2000. Edward qualified aboard the USS Darter in 1955. He served in the Navy for 22 years and also served aboard the USS Barb, USS GATO, USS HARDER, USS TROUT, USS SAM HOUSTON, and retired as the COB on the USS VON STUEBEN.
He is survived by his son, Francis Seader 22 Ashcroft Court, Arnold, MD.
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Shemanske, Elmer
Shipmate Elmer Shemanske, 4422 Washington Road, Kenosha, WI received his final orders from the Supreme commander on February 7, 2000 after a losing battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife June, two daughters, Judy Lynn Millhouse, and Susan Marie Shemanske and one brother Thomas and one grandson. Elmer served two tours in the U.S. Navy, the first during World War II and the second during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Mary's Lutheran Church, Kenosha and a member of Kenosha Masonic Lodge 47 F&AN, Pike Masonic Lodge 355 F&AM, Southport Masonic Lodge 343 F&AM, a member of USSVI and the American Legion Post 552. 
He was a shipmate and a true friend. 
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Singel, Leonard
Leonard Singel passed away June or July of 2000. His wife, preceded him in death. He was a Life Member of the Tri-State Base, USSVI. He qualified in USS SIRAGO SS-485 in Oct. 1951. He also served in USS ICEFISH SS-367, RAY SS-269 and REDFIN SS-272.
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Smith, Donald A.
Shipmate Donald A. Smith of Slidell, LA, a life member of USSVI and a member of Redfish Base. (Born June 3, 1932   Died February 6, 2000) Don died in a house fire from apparent smoke inhalation. Redfish Base was asked to conduct the funeral service for him. Don served aboard the USS TENCH SS-417 and qualified in 1951.
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Snyder, Jack Dempsey
Shipmate Jack Dempsey Snyder of 787 Scott Street, Geneva, Fl passed away and was buried on January 13, 2000. Jack served aboard the USS TILEFISH SS-307, USS CLAMAGORE SS-343, USS QUILLBACK SS-424 and the USS SEACAT SS-399. He served as an ETCS. He is survived by his wife France Snyder.
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Tibbets, Herb
Shipmate Herb Tibbets of Snug Harbor Base received his final orders from the Supreme Commander on September 13, 2000 from cancer. Herb was a a Naval Academy Graduate. He qualified on the USS MEDREGAL SS-480, and also served on the USS GROWLER SSG-577, USS JOHN ADAMS SSBN-620, USS SEA LEOPARD SS-483 and was CO of the USS CUTLASS SS-478. 
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Towne, Earl M.
Shipmate Earl M. Towne, LM # 1602, 151 Ocean Road #2, Narragansett, RI was called to his final reward on August 8, 2000. He is survived by his wife Dorothy. ---- Earl qualified on the USS ATULE SS-403 and also served on the USS SABLEFISH SS-303.
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Wheat, Elbert E.
Our Shipmate Elbert E. Wheat passed away at the home of his son in ME in December 2000. Mr. Wheat was a retired LCDR who qualified on USS CORPORAL SS-346 in 1946. He joined USSVI in 1994 and was inducted into the Holland club in 1999. 
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Whidden, Peter
Our shipmate Peter Whidden passed away on 20 April, 2000 after a short bout with cancer. He had served on the USS CHOPPER SS-342. 
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Whitley, Robert C.
Robert C. Whitley, SOCA RET and a member of NJ south and NJ Sub Bets WWII passed away on November 18, 2000. Robert was also a Holland Club member. Bob served on the USS ANGLER SS-240, USS TORSK SS-423, USS SARDA SS-488 and USS DOGFISH SS-350. He is survived by his brother Timothy.
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Woods, William
William Woods, ICC(SS) USN(Ret) went on eternal patrol December 22, 2000. He will be missed by his wife Jan and shipmates. He was a member of Mare Island Base. He served in USS SEGUNDO SS 398, POMFRET SS-391, CARP SS-338, SEA DEVIL SS-400, SWORDFISH SSN-579, TANG SS-563, BARB SSN-596, REMORA SS-487, TROUT SS-566, WAHOO SS-565 and USS HADDOCK SSN-621.
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Yakal, David
Shipmate David Yakal of 2 Brisman Dr, Thiells, NY 10984 received his final orders from the supreme Commander on 2 January 2000 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Henriette and one son Steven. David served aboard the USS SEA FOX SS-402, USS ENTEMADOR SS-340 and USS BALAO SS-285 and was discharged as CSR3 on 7/26/54.
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