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At random: "Without courage, you might as well not be in it. You’ve got to have courage--moral courage, physical courage--and honor. Honor means telling the truth even when it might not be to your advantage" Retired Capt. Charles W. Rush Jr. (85), Navy Cross recipient, when asked to give advice to Chiefs and Junior Officers in today's submarine service.

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Posted 2025-08-22 2:12 PM (#105621)

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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.

JUDY .. .. .. Roger Judy, 85, of Davenport, FL, passed away on August 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 24, 1940, in Polk City, FL, to Bethel and Lillie Mae Hicks Judy. Roger was a lifelong resident of Florida and a proud veteran of the United States Navy, where he dedicated eight years of his life in service to his country, achieving the rank of Torpedoman’s Mate First Class, Submarine Service (TM1(SS)). During his service, he received several distinguished honors, including the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal (Second Award, Bronze Star), awarded for his service period ending on June 10, 1965. He went on to work for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy for five years before entering the citrus industry. Roger later founded and operated his own business, Judy Grove Inc., where he served as President. He was a faithful member of the Greater Vision Freewill Baptist Church in Haines City, FL.
Roger loved gardening and had a deep devotion to his church, family, and neighbors. He cherished spending time with his loved ones and was well known for his joyful spirit and sense of humor. A natural jokester with a heart of gold, once Roger became your friend, he was a friend for life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bethel and Lillie; and his brother-in-law, Roger Johnson. Roger is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Sandra Lee Judy; daughter, Pamela (Jim) Judy of Davenport, FL; sons, Frank (Jill) Judy and Gary (Crystal) Frank Folk both of Davenport, FL; sister, Nell Judy Johnson of Winter Haven, FL; grandchildren, Tristyn, Ciara, and Cole; former spouse, Marry Ann Hendry of Davenport, FL; and his beloved fur baby, Ashley.

FARMER .. .. .. Greenville – James Richard Farmer, born November 22, 1963, in Wilson, NC passed away on August 15, 2025 at the age of 61. He lived a life dedicated to his work and personal interests.
James served in the United States Navy as a mechanic on a nuclear submarine. After his military service, he worked as an electrician, applying his technical skills to various projects.
He enjoyed playing chess, often spending time on the game as well as other intellectually challenging games.
James is survived by his brothers Tommy and Jeff, as well as his sister Cathy. He was preceded in death by his parents Martha Bogardus and Thomas Farmer.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

HOFMANN .. .. .. Donald L. Hofmann, 80, of Albuquerque NM, passed away Aug. 18, 2025, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Formerly from Rostraver Township and Irwin, PA, Don was the son of the late John and Kathryn Turkovich Hofmann. He was born June 8, 1945, in North Charleroi. A 1963 graduate of Rostraver High School, Don enlisted in the US Navy and was commissioned aboard the ballistic missile submarine USS George Bancroft.

Following a six-year military stint, he earned a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh while working at Westinghouse. Driven by his love of the Southwest, Don continued his career at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, NM, where he worked prior to his retirement in 2004.

Along with his devotion to faith and family, Don was dedicated to his passion for Scouting, having helped shape the lives of countless Scouts and leaders in both Pennsylvania and the Great Southwest Council, the latter awarding him the distinguished Silver Beaver Award for adult volunteers. He also served the council as Vice President for Program, executive board member, chairman of the Council Camping Committee, the Chief Campmaster, Scoutmaster and as a member of the National Scout Jamboree Staff.

Until recently, Don was active in the Knights of Columbus Council 14920 and Assembly 3773 at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Albuquerque. His life was also greatly enriched by dear friends with whom he gathered bi-weekly at the Monzano Mesa Multigenerational Center.

In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his brother, Leonard Hofmann, sister- in-law Linda Hofmann, and brother-in-law David Bittner. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Donna Genemore Hofmann; a son, David Hofmann of Albuquerque; two daughters, Christine Morgan and husband Kevin, also of Albuquerque, and Lisa Estrada and husband Adrian of San Antonio, Texas; two grandchildren, Adam Stempeck and wife Olivia and Sara Murphy Stempeck and husband Mikael; two great-grandsons, Johnathan and Nathaniel Stempeck; a sister, Brenda Hofmann Bittner; and many nieces and nephews.

HOFFMAN .. .. .. Steven J. Hoffman, age 70, life resident of Altmar, passed away Tuesday at his home. Steven was born December 18, 1954, in Syracuse, the son of George and Helen Karaszewski Hoffman. He graduated from APW High School in 1972. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Blueback SS581 submarine from 1973 until 1974. Steven was married for 50 years to his wife, Kathleen Welch Hoffman on March 15, 1975. He was employed by Carrier Corp for 26 years. He later worked for Sugar Shack water delivery, and he was a beloved bus driver for the APW school district. He was most recently employed by Brinks Security.

Steven was a proud naval veteran and member of the CNY Subvets organization. Steven had a passion for building, from intricate model trains and cars to restoring classic automobiles. He also enjoyed carpentry and proudly shared his model train display with family and friends. Above all, Steven was a devoted family man who loved his family more than anything.

Steven is survived by his wife, Kathleen, two children Chad (Rhonda) Hoffman of Altmar and Andrea (Ash Yalew) Hoffman of Buffalo, grandchildren, Cassidy Hoffman, Austin Hoffman, Alena Hoffman, Blake Hoffman and Aidan Schmeling, siblings George (Yukiko) Hoffman of Oswego, Gloria Hoffman of Pulaski and Helene (Mark) Riley of Florida. Steven was predeceased by his brother, Ed Hoffman.

LANCENDORFER .. .. .. Robert Andrew Lancendorfer (Lance) passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Lance was a longtime resident of Phoenix, Arizona, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 28, 1936 to Michael A. Lancendorfer and Margaret Surjan.
Lance joined the Navy during the Korean War August 1954 to September 1957. He successfully completed the Navy Engineman Diesel course. He qualified in Submarine Service (SS) on the USS REDFIN SSR272. He achieved 3rd class rank (END3/SS).
Lance was very proud of his Submarine Service. He often attended reunions for his submarine. After completing his active duty service, he studied engineering at Ward School of Electronics, Hillier College, Class of 1961.
Lance worked at Honeywell as a quality control engineer for over 25 years before retiring.
Over the years, Lance enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, most especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed coaching little League baseball, fishing, camping, and traveling. As his children grew older, his joy of travel expanded to cruise ships. Lance lived with an unwavering faith in God and has always been extremely active in the church. He volunteered with St. Vincent de Paul for many years as well. Lance has always been known for his generosity and willingness to help a person in need. In his quiet time he enjoyed reading and was a lifelong Detroit Lions fan.
Lance will be remembered as a loving, kind person whose smile embodied his joyful outlook on life.
Lance is survived by Mary, his beloved wife for these past 10 years.
Lance and Mary Norman-Bartoli met while volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul at Saints Simon & Jude Cathedral. Both felt rewarded by how they felt after helping a client with home, health, and hygiene. A connection of love, companionship, and laughter were the memories they made together. Laughter, acceptance, and warm feelings are what family and friends will remember about Lance.
He was preceded in death by his first love, Norma. They were married for 54 years. They met while Lance was serving in the Navy, while on leave, at a roller skating rink in Hartford Connecticut, where she worked handing out the skates. Norma passed in 2011.
Lance is also survived by his children with Norma: Cathy Farley and son-in-law Kevin of Washington State; Robert Paul Lancendorfer and daughter-in-law Nerissa of Washington State; and Mary Collier and son-in-law Clint of Phoenix. He is also survived by his grandchildren Theresa Pittman and husband Lonnie, Jonathan Farley and wife Kathy, Hunter Collier and wife Katie, and Chloe Collier; great-grandchildren Aerithmay Pittman, Alex Farley, and Eleanor Farley.
He was preceded in death by his sons Michael J. Lancendorfer and Donald E. Lancendorfer; and his brothers Michael W. Lancendorfer, Jim Sall, and Frank Sall.

DITTLE .. .. .. Frank Dittle was truly a Marinite. Born on December 18, 1945, and raised in Mill Valley, he was the eldest of five sons of Frank Dittle Sr. and Francis Guth Dittle. Frank graduated from Tam High School and enlisted in the Navy during the Vietnam war. He served from 1965 to 1967, traveling around the world on the USS RATON submarine. After receiving a Vietnam Service medal, he returned home to Marin County. As a civilian again, Frank played with the San Francisco Giants minor league team and then entered college at San Francisco State University, where he earned a degree in Physical Education and Business. He then accepted a job with the Richardson Bay Sanitary District. This was a time of great challenges in Marin to provide cleaner and safer water to an ever-expanding population and to discharge cleaner water into the San Francisco Bay. Frank successfully managed the RBSD through all of this and retired in 2006, after 40 years of service.
Frank loved all types of sports and played throughout his younger years. He was an avid fan of all bay area teams, the 49ers were always his favorite. He then turned his hand to coaching, and that is where his life changed . While coaching a women’s softball team in 1982, he recruited a young, talented new pitcher. Her name was Jill, and one look and one pitch was all it took. They tied the knot in August of 1996 in Lake Tahoe. Frank and Jill raised two sons, Sean (Tish) and Craig (Stacey). Frank aka Grandpa Boo Boo, took great joy in being an involved grandfather to Jackson, Kaitlyn, Sloane, and Quinn, attending every one of their sporting events. Frank is also survived by his four beloved brothers, their families, and his circle of extended family and friends.

WYSUPH .. .. .. Alan “Joe” Wysuph, 72, passed away peacefully on 8/19/2025.
He was born in Yankton, South Dakota, lived in Marshalltown, Iowa, for five years, and then made his home in Round Rock, Texas, for 38 years before moving to Aubrey, Texas, to be closer to his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife, Pam (Wragge) Wysuph; his daughters, Alissa (Tiffany) Tadlock and Anna (David) Sanders; two cherished grandchildren; his sisters, Nancy (Jerry) Busby, Carol (Dan) Rademacher, Mary (Eric) Mead, Sandy (Jeff) Sherman, Sara (Chris) Hilson, and brother, Mark Wysuph, along with their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lucille Wysuph, his brothers, Lynn and Gary Wysuph and in-laws Roy and Marva Wragge.
A proud veteran, Joe served his country in the United States Navy as a missile technician on the USS John Marshall (SSBN-611, Blue Crew) and later dedicated his time to his community as a member of the Sam Bass Volunteer Fire Department as both a fireman and EMT.
In his free time, he could often be found tinkering with electronics, perfecting his homebrewed beer with his best friend Larry Jundt, or traveling with his wife and family. He enjoyed 39 cruises with Pam and friends and in 2019 after retiring, Pam and Joe embarked on the “Wysuph’s Great Beer Adventure” which encompassed 49 breweries, 5 wineries, 2 cideries, and 6,095 miles.
A celebration of life will be held in Round Rock at Bluebonnet Beer Company at a future date, with details to be announced. For those who wish to honor his memory with a gift, the family suggests donations to the United States Submarine Veterans Foundation or the Gary Sinise Foundation in Joe’s name.
Joe will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. His laugh was boisterous, his smile contagious, and his hugs unforgettable. He had a gift for conversation and rarely met a stranger. He was a father of two, but a dad to many. We mourn the loss of a caring, loving man but we find peace knowing that he is made whole again and is with his family in the arms of our loving Father.

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