Bob Treggett went home to be with the Lord at 8:00pm on 8/23/08. He had a very peaceful passing and his siblings, daughter, sister-in-law, and nieces were present, as well as me, his wife. A memorial service will be planned for approximately one month from now to allow those who want to attend to be able to make travel arrangements. Bob's daughter Cindi is staying with me for a couple of days and we are both doing very well.
Our shipmate Bob qualified in USS John Marshall (SSBN 611) in1968 and was a MM1(SS) when he left the service. He joined USSVI Seattle Base in 2005 as a life member. The last activity he was able to join in with us was the Bremerton Parade earlier this year. He wanted to attend our recent Tolling the Boats ceremony in Kirkland WA, but was too ill to do so. Bob was a good and Godly man, and had well prepared himself for his passing. Mesothelioma, a cancer that is almost exclusively caused by exposure to asbestos, took his life at 64 years. He will be missed.
When we learn the details of Bob’s memorial service, we will pass it along.
Captain Thomas Henry Bond, U.S. Navy (Ret.), passed away peacefully from complications related to Parkinson's disease at his home in San Diego on November 19, 2007, surrounded by loving family members. He was 70. Tom was born in Memphis, TN, and graduated in 1955 from East High School upon which he entered the United States Naval Academy. He was commissioned into the Navy in 1959 and began his 48-year marriage to his high school sweetheart, Nancy.
In his Navy career, Tom served in six submarines. He commanded the submarine USS JOHN MARSHALL (SSBN 611) Blue. He also had command of two shore-based commands. His career culminated at sea as commanding officer of USS DIXON (AS 37), a submarine tender based in San Diego, CA. He was noted for his particular strength in operational engineering as a nuclear submariner, which was an interest that followed him into retirement. Tom retired from the U.S. Navy in 1987 and worked as a management and predictive maintenance consultant in power and other industries. The balance of his professional life energies went into his founding role as executive director of MIMOSA, a non-profit organization that develops information sharing standards within manufacturing, fleet and facility industries. Tom's family and friends knew him as a man of character and integrity with a veritable positive outlook-he was a true gentleman. He always kept his word, was generous beyond measure, and with his intellectual wit put a smile on the faces of those around him. He respected honesty, patriotism and loyalty and led by example. This remarkable man will forever be remembered as a loving husband, supportive father, caring brother, admirable leader and loyal friend. He is survived by his wife Nancy of Memphis, TN, his brother, William C. Bond of Spokane, WA, and three married children, son, Captain Thomas H. Bond, Jr., U.S. Navy, of Naples, Italy, son, Randal K. Bond, Managing Director of a Purdue University Research Center, of West Lafayette, IN and daughter, Sarah E. Bond-Shepard, Development Director of ElderHelp of San Diego, and twelve grandchildren. A lovely graveside service was attended by immediate family on the morning of November 27th with a joyous celebration of Tom's life at the First Church of the Nazarene in Point Loma that afternoon. In lieu of gifts or flowers, please make a donation in memory of Tom Bond to Sharp Hospice Care, PO Box 3739, La Mesa, CA 91944, Attn. Grossmont Hospital Foundation, 619-667-1900 and/or Parkinson's Disease Association of San Diego, 8555 Aero Drive, Suite 308, San Diego, CA 92123, 858-273-6764.
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Larry is survived by his wife of 27 years, Veronica Jean Kalaukoa Edwards whom he married on March 25, 1976; two daughters, Shereign M. Edwards of Lebanon, Tatyana L. Edwards of Elizabethtown; one step-daughter, Karol A. Roberts of Elizabethtown; his father and step-mother, Robert E. and Sheila Rhinehart Edwards of Oak Hill, OH; his mother, Dorinne Button Edwards of Oak Hill, OH; one sister, Penny R. Edwards of Wheelersburg, OH; four brothers, Douglas C. Edwards of Medora, IN, William R. Edwards of Oak Hill, OH, Jeffery H. Rhinehart of Spring Lake, NC, and Joe C. Fife of Kettering, OH; and five grandchildren, Kerry A. Brown, Veronica J. Brown and Evahna M. Edwards all of Elizabethtown, and Richard Hurst and Ethan S. Weiser both of Lebanon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Living Hope Community Chapel Assemblies of God, 842 North Hanover Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
William Ralph Gongaware (Bill), age 63, husband of Betty Jean Gongaware, departed on Eternal Patrol on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004.
A mustang Lieutenant Commander, Bill served an illustrious 23 year career before his retirement from the Navy in 1980. His service included tours at sea on many ships including submarines followed by duty on various target craft including aircraft carriers and destroyers. His Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering was obtained through the Navy Program-NESEP from N.C. State in 1968. His Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering was completed at U.S. Navy Post Graduate School, Monterey, CA in 1976. After Navy retirement and a period of employment at Virginia Power Bill accepted a Professorship at J. Sgt. Reynolds College in Richmond Virginia where he enjoyed teaching physics, mathematics, statistics, and other engineering courses.
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A memorial service was held on Monday, August 9th followed by burial in Bountiful, Utah. Most of you had met Lucien at one time or another and just thought other crew members would like to know of this shipmate's personal loss.
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Michael Damien Denk, 59, longtime resident of Springfield and Navy veteran who served on the USS John Marshall, died February 8 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center.
Born in Johnstown, PA, Mr. Denk lived there until entering the Navy in 1963. He was a graduate of Temple University, and the founder and president of Insurance Conceps Inc. Mr. Denk worked as an insurance agent and broker for the past 35 years. He served in the Navy as part of the elite crew on the nuclear submarine USS John Marshall. He enjoyed dancing, music, bicycling and classic cars.
Mr. Denk was a member of Princeton Presbyterian in Springfield, as well as the Rhythmic Society and the Pennsylvania Independent Insurance Agents Association.
Survivors: Wife, Diane Farris Denk; mother, Eleanor Freidhoff Denk of Johnstown; brothers, Edward Denk of Cleveland, Raymond Denk of Mesa, Ariz.; sisters, Kathleen McCombie of Johnstown, Gretchen Yaeger of Seymour, Conn., Monica Heinly of Cape May, N.J.; sons, Kurt Denk of San Francisco, Gregory Johnson of Norwalk, Conn.; daughters, Katrina Denk and Abigail Denk, both of Springfield.
Contributions: Gift of Life, 301 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 or Temple University, Office of Development, Scholarship Fund for the Business School, 1938 Liacouras Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19122.
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Marshall as CO, died sometime back and I'm not certain when. If anyone can get some info on Chuck, it would be nice to add his bio.
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John M. Thibault, TMCM(SS), After a brief battle with cancer, John M. Thibault, TMCM(SS), USN(ret) completed his final PCS on 30-Nov-2004 to his new duty station, and is now on Eternal Patrol. John served with pride and distinction onboard MIAMI, SAN FRANCISCO, HADDO, JOHN MARSHALL, JOHN ADAMS, and SAM HOUSTON. He was very proud of what he did for this country, and equally as proud to be known as a Submariner.
He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and neighbors. Respectfully submitted, Bruce W. Cosby, LT, USN(ret) - a good friend and shipmate.
Michael Angelo III, 36, of Johnstown, Pa., died on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at home.
Born Nov. 4, 1969, in Groton, he is survived by his parents,
TMCM(SS) Michael Angelo Jr. and Agnes (Smith) Angelo, Manns Choice, Pa., and a sister, Lori Gibboney of Gales Ferry. Graveside
service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Bedford County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Easter Seals, 232 Walnut St., Johnstown PA 15901.
Arrangements were made with the Henderson Funeral Home, East Hills, Johnstown, Pa.
Robert (Bob) A Dunkle, Cdr USN(retired) died on August 18, 1994. Bob served on the John Marshall (Gold) from August of 1967 While she was in the Newport News shipyard for overhaul until March of 1970. Bob was the Chief Engineer on his crew.
George R. Leonard, age 65, of Westerville, Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at home. Retired Senior Chief Machinists Mate, U.S.N. and retired Facilities Engineer for the Ohio Historical Society. Life member of United States Submarine Veterans. Member of Fleet Reserves, Sunbury VFW Post and American Legion Post 171 in Westerville. Preceded in death by parents Leo and Patricia Leonard and sister Kathryn Leonard. Survived by loving wife of 43 years, Joyce; sons, Wayne (Rose) of Sunbury, Chris of Westerville and Mark (Kem) of Galena; grandchildren, Rachel Lilly and Jessica Leonard, both of North Carolina, Kevin Wallace of Reynoldsburg, Dustin Wallace of Galena, Benjamin, Joseph, Joshua, Emily and Abby Leonard, all of Galena, Autumn Leonard of Westerville; sister, Dorothy (William) Powell of Westerville; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 East Schrock Rd., Westerville, Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, August 4, 2007, with visitation one hour prior to service. Private interment. Military service 8 p.m. Friday. Friends, if they wish, may contribute to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123-1718.