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Coyote

Posted 2026-06-19 2:47 PM (#106126)

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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.

THOMPSON .. .. .. Breaux Bridge - A Memorial Service will be held at a later date for Dennis N. "Caveman" Thompson, 66, who passed away on June 11, 2026.
Dennis, a devoted husband, talented mechanic, and proud veteran of the United States Navy was born on February 25, 1960, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Dennis spent the majority of his life in Breaux Bridge, where he became known for his kind heart, mechanical aptitude, and love for the great outdoors. He also had a love for his Harley Davidson motorcycle and racing his Kawasaki 500 dirt bike in the woods.
Dennis served his country honorably for ten years in the Navy, working on submarines. His time in service shaped much of his character and provided him with a strong sense of duty and camaraderie. After his military service, he dedicated his skills to the oil field industry, where he thrived as a mechanic and welder. There was hardly anything that Dennis couldn't fix, and he took great pride in his ability to tackle challenges head-on.
Beyond his technical skills, Dennis had a deep love for nature. He often spent his weekends fishing and enjoying the quiet beauty of the outdoors. He was known for his engaging storytelling, bringing laughter and warmth to any gathering.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara S. Thompson; sister, Vicky Jordan (Kerry); and his step-sisters, Karla Mullins, Debra Moore and Stephanie Rodarte.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Carrol Ann Thompson; father, Thomas Thompson; and his mother, Judith Bartling.

WEHMANN .. .. .. Ralph Louis Wehmann, known affectionately as "Lordy B," 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at his home in Harrington Park, NJ surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Nancy (née Kopf) for over 46 years, proud and treasured father of daughters, Stephanie and Kathleen (Adam Szuch), and adored "Pop Pop" of Gemma Lucia and Logan Ralph. He was predeceased by his sons, Denny and Scott, parents Paul and Derna Wehmann, and sister, Derna Elton.
Survived by countless cherished friends from every stage of a life well-lived, his brother, Carl Wehmann, and multiple generations of nephews and nieces, all of whom were equally captivated by their "Uncle Ralph" for his wisdom, humor, and immensely kind heart.
Growing up in his hometown of Alpine, NJ, Ralph attended Alpine Public School, graduated from Tenafly High School and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, for which his name appears on Alpine's Memorial Rock. His service included two years aboard the USS Springfield (CLG-7), a guided missile light cruiser and flagship of the 6th Fleet, followed by two years of submarine duty aboard the USS Skate (SSN-578). The friendships forged in the military lasted throughout his life and beyond.
A public servant to his core, following his time in the Navy, he resumed this calling in his career and as a volunteer first responder. Ralph dedicated more than 41 years to the Alpine Department of Public Works, 34 of which he served as Superintendent. He was also a lifetime member and past Lieutenant of the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department.
A lifelong passion of Ralph's was softball. He spent many years playing in men's leagues, for teams including DiRese and Bondy's (Cresskill) and the Northvale Fire Department, where he formed lasting friendships and a deep connection to the sport he loved. A multi-team athlete turned ultimate "girl dad", he not only instilled a love for the game in his daughters, but in many young athletes, across several seasons from the mid '90s to early 2000s with the HP Recreation Girls Softball League as Head Coach of the then-very-well-known championship team, The Coffee Dogs.
His greatest joy was welcoming and caring for his grandchildren. Ralph will be remembered for his strength of character, steadfast determination, impressive ingenuity, grace under pressure, unwavering perseverance, for his dedication to family, a life of service, and his community, as well as his lifelong love of softball and the New York Jets (even if the latter tried his patience nearly every year since 1969). His family takes abiding comfort that his legacy lives on through the many lives he touched through his work and friendships.

BATTLE .. .. .. Battle, Jesse Brown III, "Big Jess" 78, of St. Petersburg, passed away June 16, 2026 at Bay Pines VA Hospital after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Born and raised in St. Petersburg, he graduated from St. Petersburg High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Navy aboard a nuclear submarine. He built his career in real estate and construction and was a lifelong Mason and Shriner. Big Jess is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Carolyn Savino; his son, Jesse Battle IV; and his cherished granddaughter, Alyssa Battle; Jesse's fiancée, Kym Coyle, and her children, Keaton and Kensie Coyle; and his stepson, John Nelson. Carolyn was the love of his life - the two were inseparable, and loved escaping to North Carolina to ride his Harley through the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Edited by Coyote 2026-06-19 2:48 PM

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