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At random: The first submarine which actually sank another enemy vessel under combat conditions was the CSS HUNLEY built during the Civil War. The Union frigate HOUSATONIC on blockade station off Charleston, S. C. was the victim. The incident occurred on February 17, 1864.

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Posted 2025-11-21 4:06 PM (#105802)

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Location: NE Florida

Subject: Friday 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.

TUCK .. .. .. Mr. Leroy Cleveland "Cleve" Tuck III passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2025, in Gainesville, Florida, at the age of 75. Born on October 24, 1950, in Fort Springs, West Virginia, Cleve lived a life marked by service, skill, and devotion to his family.
Cleve proudly served his country in the United States Navy as part of the Submarine Service where he earned the National Defense Service Medal. His dedication to duty and discipline carried over into his civilian life, where he pursued both academic and technical excellence. He earned an Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Palm Beach Junior College and became an ASE Certified Master Technician—an achievement that reflected his deep knowledge and commitment to his craft. He worked in automotive dealerships as a service manager for many years before advancing to teaching Automotive Technology at the college level. He always had time for students who would call after hours with questions, some long after graduation.
A man of faith, Cleve was Catholic and member of the Knights of Columbus, achieving the Fourth Degree. His spiritual life was a part of his identity and guided him throughout his years.
Cleve had a passion for the outdoors and found joy in hunting, fishing, and all things nature. He also had a keen eye for photography, capturing moments that reflected his appreciation for nature and life. Cleve and Claudia often enjoyed travelling across the United States and cruising to places such as Alaska, the Panama Canal, the Caribbean, and along the Rhine River.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Claudia; his children: Storm Forman, Brian Tuck (Stefanie), and Jennifer Tuck Dillon (Brett); and his cherished granddaughter Lillian. He also leaves behind his sister Judy Rickard (Rick), along with nieces Karon and Judy Jo, and nephew Vernon, Aunt Delma Sexton, Uncle Steve Roach (Vicki), Uncle Eric Roach (Linda), Aunt Shirley Lambert Roach, Aunt Shirley Roach, and great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.
Cleve was preceded in death by his father Leroy Cleveland Tuck Jr., mother June Danese Tuck, and son-in-law Peter Forman.
May the memory of Cleve Tuck bring comfort to those who knew him and serve as a lasting tribute to a life well lived. He enjoyed a full life and leaves a tremendous legacy.

RODGERS .. .. .. William M. Rodgers, age 86 of Bellevue, passed away peacefully on November 20th. Bill was preceded in death by his mother and father, Annora and William A. Rodgers, survived by his sister and her husband, Annora and Don Deep, nieces and nephews, Colleen Deep, Kelly and Mario Panucci, and Don and Nina Deep, and many loving grandnieces and nephews. Bill graduated from Allegheny High School (1957), University of Pittsburgh (1967), and Penn State masters (1969). Bill taught Earth Science at Churchill School District (Woodland Hills) for 35 years. He also taught at Penn State and worked at the Buhl Planetarium on the North Side as a guide and narrator of sky shows for 10 years. Bill proudly served in the US Navy on the submarine USS Razorback during the Vietnam War as a radar operator. His many hobbies included collecting coins, stamps, and other memorabilia from various wars and watching and collecting over 500 movies. After retiring, Bill enjoyed traveling and visited all 7 continents. He supported numerous veterans’ organizations and clubs.

CHANDLER .. .. .. Mt Juliet, TN - Christopher Alan Chandler passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, in Yulee, Florida, at the age of 42. Chris lived in Mt. Juliet all his life until he joined us the U.S. Navy in July, 2001, the year he graduated from Mt. Juliet High School.
Chris retired from the Navy in July, 2025, following a 24-year career. He retired as Senior Chief Petty Officer. He served most of his career at Kings Bay Submarine Base at Kings Bay, GA. He also served at Groton, CT, Satellite Beach, FL (NASA), Virginia Beach, VA (Norfolk Shipyard). He also served in the Mediterranean.
Chris was the son of Michael Flansburg and Stephanie Bean Flansburg. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Robert and Wanda Flansburg, maternal grandparents, Billy and Alice Bean, and brother, Jeffery Flansburg.
He is survived by his parents Michael (Christy) Flansburg, and Stephanie Bean Flansburg. He is also survived by brothers Dustin (Jennifer) Chandler and Robert Flansburg, and sister Gabriella Flansburg (Lucas) Green. Also surviving are his six children Hannah, Cameron, Peyton, and Ethan Chandler, and two bonus children, Kendall (Rigo) Rodriguez and Ryan Ricks. He also leaves behind two bonus grandchildren, Ellaina and Sebastian Rodriguez. Also surviving are his two "besties", Jeremy Stebenne and Amanda Franklin, special aunt, Melissa Bean Gaudet, special cousin, Courtney Gaudet, and several other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

PRITCHARD .. .. .. Charles L. Pritchard Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Brother — Charles L. Pritchard, age 81, beloved husband of Kathleen L. (Welch) Pritchard, died Saturday at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston with his family at his side.
He was born in Wichita, KS, April 23, 1935, a son of the late James and LaVerne (Hall) Pritchard and was raised in Kansas City, MO. having moved to Billerica in 1965.
Mr. Pritchard proudly served in the U.S. Navy having sailed on both the USS Greenfish and later the USS Abraham Lincoln Ballistic Missile Submarine.
He was employed as a Technical Writer for Lockheed Martin for 30 years having retired in 1998. After retirement, he worked at O’Connor Hardware in Billerica. He was an active communicant of St. Theresa Church and was involved in their RCIA program and a member of the Billerica Knights of Columbus.
Besides his wife, Mr. Pritchard is survived by his sons, Michael Pritchard and his wife, Kimberly of Lawrence, Thomas Pritchard and his wife, Holly of Westford, and James Pritchard and his husband, Steven of Billerica; his daughters, Michelle Travis and her husband, Sean of Wilmot, NH, and Lisa Ayn Ayres and her husband, Walter of Kinston, NC; his sisters, Barbara Jones of CA, and Delilah Wagner of MO.

ANDREWS .. .. .. God’s dear child, Lester Lewis Andrews, 80, of Darlington, WI, was called from his earthly life peacefully at home on November 16, 2025, and is now in the loving care of his Heavenly Father in his eternal home.
Lester was born in Dodgeville, WI, on April 6, 1945, to Hellen (Vivian) and Willard Andrews. He grew up in a house his dad built in Wiota Township, one of 11 children, and attended grade school at Johnny Cake School, a one-room schoolhouse that he would eventually relocate to his property later in life. He graduated from Darlington High School in 1963, before enlisting in the United States Navy. He served his country proudly for 4 years, serving as a torpedo man mate on submarines.
After returning from the service, Lester married Lynn Gertsch on February 17, 1968, and eventually moved to Monroe, WI, where they raised the 4 children that the Lord blessed them with.
Lester’s work ethic was forged early, leaving home in the 7th grade to stay at and work on area farms. In the early years after returning from the Navy, Les held jobs at Advanced Transformer, Star Upholstery, The Swiss Colony, and Brigg’s Transportation. It was after that when he landed in his longest tenured career at United/UTELCO/TDS, where he worked for 30 years as a lineman and then outside plant supervisor. Upon retiring from the phone company in 2004, he worked for a stint with White Engineering, before finishing his working days as the “Man and a Van” carpenter.
Outside of work, Les enjoyed taking family vacations, motorcycle rides, collecting antiques, and he had a large collection of Silver King tractors, which he drug the family far and wide on trips to acquire. Lester was a man of many talents, a self-proclaimed cobbler, he was always helping someone with something and leaving his mark on the projects and hearts of many. He was very outgoing and could talk to and befriend anyone. He was an active member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church (now Resurrection Lutheran Church), where he spent many hours serving the God that had so richly blessed him. Lester was a faithful Christian, witnessing to many and introducing them to his Savior.
Lester moved back to his childhood home in 2010, which he had remodeled with his brother, where he lived out the remainder of his years with his loving wife. He and Lynn spent a lot of time during his final years running around visiting family and friends, and especially supporting and seeing their grandchildren doing their thing – he didn’t want to miss a thing.
Lester was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Donald, Gerald, Larry (infant) and Neil; nephews: Andrew Stanton and Todd Andrews (infant); niece: Tammy Andrews; and parents-in-law: Violet (Holverson) and Albert Gertsch.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 57+ years, Lynn; children: Bryan (Ellen), William (Cristina), Mark (Heather), and Sarah Monigold; grandchildren: Mickaelynn Andrews, Elizabeth Tollefson, Nolen Andrews, Elias Andrews, and Nora Monigold; siblings: Leslie (Judy), Keith (Becky), Marion (Ed) Stanton, Merlin (Eloise), Nancy (Joe) Herbst, and June (Dave) Hoppenjan; sisters-in-law: Shirley (widow of Donald), Bev (widow of Gerald), and Carla (widow of Neil); and many nieces and nephews.

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