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At random: Nautilus has long been a popular name for a submarine. Some of the more famous of these are Robert Fulton's NAUTILUS (1800), Jules Verne's fictional Nautilus, and the NAUTILUS of Sir Hubert Wilkins in which he attempted a voyage to the North Pole under the ice (1931). There have also been three U.S. submarines of that name, including the world's first nuclear powered submarine built by the Electric Boat Division.

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Posted 2025-07-23 1:58 PM (#105559)

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Subject: Wednesday Obits

https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/

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.

JOHNSON .. .. .. On a cold stormy night, February 20, 1936, in Avoca, Minnesota a doctor followed the snowplow to the home of Raymond and Gertrude Johnson where a new baby was about to be born. Earl Nicholas Johnson had made his appearance to the world and life would never be the same. In three months, he moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Because of the recession, he moved to many different houses, finally settling down on 10th Street. His father was drafted into the army and at the age of seven years old Earl became the man of the house. His father returned from the war in November 1945. They spent Christmas of "45 in Wyrock, Minnesota where they purchased a general store. He started his 10th birthday in a one room schoolhouse that had eight classes: first through eighth grade. There were 24 students. Then he graduated to the big school of Fluda, Minnesota where he was a star right guard for both defense and offense on the football team. He was also a track star where he ran the mile for the track team. He graduated high school June 4, 1954, and by June 8th he was in the Navy. Boot camp was in San Diego, California. He then went to Mare Island, California, where he met Carol Colbert. He made West-Pac going through the western Pacific on the USS Algol aka 54 before finally letting Carol catch him on May 13, 1957. He made another West-Pac patrol on USS Preston DD 795 destroyer. On February 24, 1958, his oldest child was born, James Russell. Following a transfer from the West Coast to the East Coast in September 1959 he started his submarine service on the USS Jalleo 368. He left he left the Jalleo in December 1960 transferred to the USS Theodore Roosevelt SSBN 600 in May 1961 just after Stephen Ray was born on April 10. January 1964, he went to Dam Neck, Virginia where he was an instructor for future submarine personnel on fire control systems to shoot missiles at our adversaries. Patricia Kay was born on May 11, 1964. In February 1968 he was transferred to Groton, Connecticut on the USS BN Sam Houston 609. In May 1970 he was transferred to USS Sam Rayburn SSBN 635 at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In September 1972, he was transferred to the USS Will Rogers SSBN 659. During that time on SSBN submarines he made 13 war patrols along with many other operations. Finally in December 1974 he transferred to fleet reserves and his time with active duty was done. After bouncing around in various jobs and positions, he and Carol landed in Thaxton Mississippi. He was a technician for GE, General Electric medical division, that worked on CTs, MRIs, x-rays, etc., north of Highway 82 in Mississippi to the state line, including east and west to the state lines. He worked from home while commuting to the home office in Memphis, Tennessee as needed. After having the kids on the school bus, Tressa, his granddaughter, got him to take her to Philadelphia Baptist Church. She then convinced Earl to join the church where he accepted the Lord on March 8, 1998. After accepting the Lord, he made more than 30 mission trips around the world. While Martha Jane always picked on him. Survivors include his wife, Carol, his children, Jim, Steve and Joyce, Patricia and Chris, his 27 grandchildren, various great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Earl was preceded in death by his four deceased angels: two children one grandchild and one great grandchild.

BRUBAKER .. .. .. Robert E. Brubaker (Bob), 94, passed away peacefully on his 94th birthday, December 7, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, with a fitting end to a remarkable life, lived fully and with purpose. Born in Rockton, Pennsylvania, Bob was the third of seven children of William and Kathleen Brubaker. From an early age, he stood out for his leadership and athleticism, serving as quarterback of the DuBois High School football team, and participating in both wrestling and baseball.
Following graduation, Bob served his country with honor as a naval officer. His work aboard submarines took him around the world, including deployments to Guantanamo Bay, the Netherlands, and Portugal, and sparked a lifelong passion for engineering. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Penn State University where he became a proud member of Delta Upsilon, DU.
In December of 1956, Bob married the love of his life, Josephine Mahaffey. Together, they raised three children-Bob, Ruth, and Kathy-and built a life rooted in family, adventure, and hard work. In 1969, the family relocated to Nogales, Arizona, where Bob became President and CEO of ASJ Electronics, a pioneering twin plant operation in Mexico. As an international businessman and engineer, he traveled extensively across Asia and beyond, distributing his company's products around the globe. Bob visited all 50 U.S. states and 28 countries over the course of his lifetime. After decades of professional success, he retired and spent his later years between Nogales and Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by family and the desert landscapes he loved. He was a wonderful mentor to his children and an outstanding grandfather.
He is survived by his daughter, Ruth; his grandchildren, Bob, Brian, Morgan, and Allyson; and his great-grandchild, Reagan. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Josephine, and his children, Bob and Kathy.
Bob will be remembered as a brilliant mind, a disciplined leader, a witty storyteller, and a deeply devoted father and grandfather. His legacy of hard work, wisdom, and humor lives on in the hearts of those of us who loved him.

TRAVIS .. .. .. FENTON, Mo. – AMS Automotive announced yesterday that longtime employee George Travis passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 16 at the age of 64. Travis started his career with AMS Automotive in 1994; he currently served as AMS national sales manager for Mexico/Caribbean and as regional sales manager for the western United States.
Prior to joining AMS, Travis was employed as a sales representative specializing in automotive diagnostic equipment at Hunter Engineering and Sun Electric. He also worked in retail management at JCPenny for 14 years.
Travis is survived by his wife of 40 years, Eileen; his daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Craig Sims; his two grandchildren, Connor and Audrey; his mother, Mary Ellen; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Travis proudly served in the inaugural crew aboard the USS Narwal, a nuclear fast-attack submarine, as part of his service to his country. He also had a great passion and love for anything to do with the automobile.
“George will be missed by all of us,” AMS stated in its memorial. “Please join us in keeping his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.”
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

DACHENHAUSEN .. .. .. Lawrence A. Dachenhausen, 86, of Saugerties, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, at the New York State Veterans Home in Montrose, NY. A U.S. Navy Submarine veteran, Larry proudly served 22 years, retiring as Senior Chief Petty Officer (E-8). He continued his service with Western Geophysical in the Merchant Marine, taught at American Driving School, and served as a City of Kingston firefighter. He is survived by his former wife and best friend of 65 years, Joanne Chapman; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Joseph DeMercurio; granddaughters Adrianna and Victoria DeMercurio; caregiver Jonathan Osborn; and many extended family members. His Funeral Service will be held 6:15 PM Thursday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, Inc. Cor. of John & Lafayette Sts., Saugerties. Friends will be received Thursday from 4:00-6:15 PM. His Interment Service with military honors will be held 3:00 PM Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in the Mt. Marion Cemetery.

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