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At random: The USS SEAWOLF join the Electric Boat built USS NAUTILUS and SKATE in writing new chapters in the achievements of man when the nuclear powered submarine came to the surface at 11:45 a.m. on October 6, 1958 after being continuously submerged for 60 days.

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Coyote

Posted 2026-09-25 4:25 PM (#106273)

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Location: NE Florida

Subject: Friday Obits

https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/
https://ussvi.org/membership/eternal-patrol (USSVI members only)

The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted.

I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate.

[Coyote is traveling]

YENTZ .. .. .. Fred D. Yentz, 84, of Columbus, passed away on September 23, 2026, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility, surrounded by his family.
Fred was born on March 26, 1942, in Monroe, Michigan, to Fred and Evelyn Yentz. In May 1960, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served for six years, including aboard the submarine USS Archerfish. His time in the Navy was the start of a lifetime of service.

After his military service, Fred joined the Columbus Police Department as an officer in 1967 and went on to serve as Chief of Police from 1976 to 1979. He later became Vice President of Little Champ Oil Company, retiring in the 1990s.
Fred loved spending time on the golf course and was never happier than with a fishing line in the water. He was a devoted fan of John Wayne movies and a natural storyteller who could hold a room with his tales. His laugh was contagious, and his voice was unforgettable. Once you heard either, you never forgot it.
Fred is survived by his wife of 61 years, Judy; his children, Frederick and Cinda; his grandchildren, Izabella, Adler, Mack, Quinn, Conner (Jessica), and Tanner (Nicole); and six great-grandchildren.

HAAS .. .. .. Edward "Ed" Joseph Haas, age 88, of Plainfield, IL passed away peacefully from cancer on September 23, 2026, at home surrounded by the love of his family. Ed was born on the south side of Chicago on January 27, 1938, to the late Robert J. and Frances Haas (nee Downey).
As a boy and young teen, Ed spent eight fond summers with extended family and friends at Lilydale spiritualist camp on Cassadega Lake, NY, where his great uncle was a known healer. He graduated from Kelly High School in Chicago and entered the U.S. Navy the day after graduation. Ed proudly served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service from 1955-1960, earning an electronics technician degree while serving aboard the U.S.S. Bluegill SSK - 242. His training in the Navy prepared him to pursue a 33-year career with Illinois Bell Telephone as a systems analyst in Chicago.
Ed married the girl next door, Lucia Haas (nee Winkler), in 1961. Knowing Ed was living on a shoestring apprenticeship salary, Lucia discreetly suggested they head to White Castle on one of their earliest dates! Engaged three months later, Ed and Lucia spent 65 wonderful years together, keeping family first and enjoying years of world travel.
Ed was preceded in death by his son, Steve Haas. He is survived by his son, Mark Haas; daughter and son-in-law Bev and Syd Sklar; daughter-in-law, Christina Haas (wife of the late Steve Haas); and grandchildren Brett, Allison and Katrina Haas and Frank and Etta Sklar.
Ed and Lucia raised their family in Hinsdale, IL for 30 years. An avid runner, Ed was often seen sporting a medal after a local 10K race. He was a member of the Hinsdale Tennis Association and spent many a weekend on local golf courses with friends and family.
Known as "Pops", Ed treasured time with his grandchildren, never failing to flip them out of the tube when captaining the speedboat at their beloved lake house in Coldwater, MI.
A lover of all animals, Ed had a special fondness for two dogs during his retirement years, a loyal Norwich Terrier named Rebel, and a Yorkshire Terrier named Cooper. They spent many evenings enjoying long walks and rides on the boat together.
Ever a helper, Ed's handyman skills benefited family, friends and neighbors. He generously gave time and talents whenever his children were in need, whether it be a repair, moving to a new home or a weekend of babysitting with Pops and Gramma.
A gardener at heart, Ed cultivated the most beautiful roses. He maintained an impeccable yard, constantly picking up sticks and catching leaves before they hit the ground. Residing for the last five years on a golf course in the Carillon retirement community in Plainfield, IL, Ed savored time on a back deck filled with flowers, kindly planted bushes and roses for neighbors, and picked up errant golf balls for his daughter, Bev.
Ed will always be remembered for his loyalty to the love of his life, Lucia, ever providing for and helping his family. We'll always imagine hearing him say "more better" one more time, seeing him grill burgers at the lake, and watching him arrive home with the next new car. We will miss Ed/Dad/Pops every day, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

SCHULTZ .. .. .. Blue Earth – Bryan Schultz, age 78, of Blue Earth passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea with his loving family by his side. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth. Visitation will start at 9:30 a.m. and burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Blue Earth. Online condolences can be left at www.pattonfh.com.
Bryan was born Feb. 14, 1948 in Blue Earth to Cletus and Lillian (Honken) Schultz. After high school, he attended Morningside College for a year before enlisting in the US Navy and proudly served our country for four years. During his enlistment, he served on a diesel submarine based in Key West. After his discharge, he returned to MN and started working for a loan company out of Minneapolis. There he would meet the love of his life on a blind date that his boss set him up on. He and Lola Lester went on their first date Oct. 1, 1972 and the rest is history. They were married July 28, 1973. Together they built a life in the Blue Earth area, where Bryan worked in the human services dept. for many years and also worked as a Veteran Service Officer until his retirement in 2010.
He and Lola loved to ride their Harleys, often loading them and the camper up and traveling to different places throughout the US, going to different HOG rallies, 4-wheeling in the Black Hills and fishing and camping with family. He was also a talented woodworker, he and Lola did their own DIY projects at their house, remodeling almost all of it in the 30 years they’d been there. He also liked to tinker on his 1950 Chevy. He was a proud veteran and was a member of the American Legion, serving as commander at one time. In later years, Bryan enjoyed attending reunions of his shipmates and his Captain on the USS Trutta SS421 submarine. Bryan will be missed dearly by his wife Lola of Blue Earth and his sister Patty (Steve) Hilpipre of Maple Grove; his nieces and nephews and other extended family and close friends.

DELONG .. .. .. Charles Walter DeLong Jr (Chuck), passed away peacefully at Salem Hospital on Friday, August 28th, 2026, at the age of 83 after a relapse of AML. He was born the oldest child to Charles W. L. and Marie G. DeLong in Allentown, PA.
Chuck joined the U.S. Navy in 1963 and served proudly for 6 years as an Electrician’s Mate 1st Class, his last assignment being aboard the submarine USS Atule (SS 403). After his military service, he attended college at SOSC and became a CPA. Chuck was an avid U of O Duck fan and enjoyed his free time riding his Harley Davidson. He and Lois enjoyed traveling and being “snowbirds” in Indio, CA.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. L. DeLong Sr and Marie G. DeLong, brother-in-law William J Hutter and his daughter Jeneva C Watson Rose. Chuck is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lois and his children with first wife Susan, Christine M Eickhorst (Kurt) and Charles W DeLong III (Teresa) and by sister Linda A Hutter (William). He was blessed with three grandsons, nine granddaughters and four great grandchildren.

JOHNSON .. .. .. Eric Johnson, a native and longtime resident of Mount Vernon, Ohio, will be remembered for his devotion to family, his Christian faith, his curiosity, and his gift for making people feel seen and cared for.
Nothing mattered more to Eric than his children, Kat and Colin; his sisters, Kim and Amy; and his brother, Adam. He also treasured his brother and sister in Christ, Dave and Stephanie Maggert. His former wife, Sarah, remained his beloved friend and travel partner, and their enduring bond was filled with affection and shared adventures.
Eric served in the United States Navy aboard a submarine—an especially memorable challenge given his height. Away from his service, he found joy in studying the Bible, assembling puzzles, traveling, antiquing, socializing, watching movies, and playing video games. He was a devoted Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed the Christian music group CAIN.
His tastes were as distinctive as he was. Eric loved films including Tombstone, The Iron Giant, and Star Wars, and he was always willing to give an unusual, offbeat movie or television series a try. He had a special affinity for John Wayne, old objects, and history.
An accomplished author, Eric published "No Greater Calling: A Chronological Record of Sacrifice and Heroism During the Western Indian Wars, 1865–1898" in 2012. The book was one of his proudest achievements and reflected his deep love of historical nonfiction. Above all, he returned often to the Bible, which he read and studied regularly.
Eric’s compassion was perhaps his greatest gift. While antiquing with Sarah, he would find old black-and-white military photographs and, whenever identifying information was available, search for the service members’ families. On one occasion, he located the family of a man pictured in photographs from an antique store. Grateful for his effort, they invited Eric and Sarah to a gathering where they looked through old family photographs and reminisced together.
Through his faith, service, scholarship, humor, and generous attention to others, Eric inspired people to become better versions of themselves. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all whose lives he touched.

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