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At random: NAUTILUS has long been touted as the first Nuclear powered submarine. In fact, she was the first nuclear powered "anything". Nothing that moves was ever propelled by nuclear power before NAUTILUS.

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Posted 2025-09-30 9:07 AM (#105692)

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Subject: Teusday 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.

HULSE .. .. .. Donald Hugh Hulse, Age 87, passed away on September 24, 2025 at his home in Pocatello. He was born in Kingman, Arizona to Robert and Evalyn Hulse on January 20, 1938.

Don began his career in the United States Navy in 1955, ultimately climbing to Senior Chief Petty Office (SCPO) prior to his retirement in 1975. His early days in the Navy were spent in Sub School at the Naval Arco Proving grounds in Arco, ID.

While in Sub School, unbeknownst to Don and Kay, a fateful blind date would turn into 65 years of marital bliss, the creation of a beautiful family, and an amazing life together. After being introduced by a friend, they both became smitten with one another and soon began dating. On their second date, Don would be introduced to Kay's mother and father. Don got wind that her father's chainsaw wasn't working properly and before long, the chainsaw was in pieces on the floor of the well-house, much to her father's chagrin. After seeing his equipment in pieces on the floor, her father lamented, "Well, it looks like I'm going to have buy a new chainsaw." But before long, the familiar sound of his saw came ringing from the back yard. As testament to Don's mechanical abilities, the chainsaw was fixed. Don had won over Kay's father. Don and Kay married soon after in Pocatello, ID.

His love of the submarines, the U.S. Navy, and tinkering coalesced when Don made a miniature submarine as a living advertisement to raise awareness for the USS Idaho Commissioning Committee. Don and his submarine were regular participants in local events and parades.

In addition to tinkering, woodworking, and, in general, being very handy, Don also enjoyed spending time outdoors in the garden where he was fond of growing tomatoes, corn potatoes and other vegetables.

He also enjoyed sailing, and a friend of the family happened to own a sailboat. He allowed the boat to be parked on the property all year and for many years until the friend moved away to Washington. Many weekends were spent working on the boat or sailing at American Falls Reservoir.

Don is survived by his loving wife, Kay Hulse; his devoted children Patrick Hulse and Karen Hulse; and his granddaughter Nicole and grandson Sean.

PICCO .. .. .. CAPT Jack Picco was born in January 1944 in Brooklyn, New York. He was always proud of being from Brooklyn and was a graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School. At age 17, he followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the Navy Reserve. He was in the submarine force as a Machinist Mate Second Class on the USS IREX (SS-482) and USS SEA OWL (SS/AGSS-405). During his college years at Northeastern University in Boston, he did his Navy duty and then went to Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI where he got his Navy Commission in 1967. His initial assignment after Civil Engineer Corps Officers School was as Safety Officer and Industrial Hygienist, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Bethesda, Maryland. In 1970, he transferred to the Washington, DC Navy Yard, Public Works Department as Shops Engineer, Utilities Officer, Activity Facilities Engineer and was assigned to the United States Presidential Honor Guard. Subsequently he earned a Master of Science in International Commerce from George Washington University in 1973.
CAPT Picco had many assignments as a Civil Engineer Corps Seabee Officer including NMCB23 and the Naval Reserve Commander Construction Battalion Atlantic. His civilian job with Bechtel Corporation placed him in the Middle East in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia for three years. He was the initial Reserve CEC Infrastructure Officer for Saudi Arabia while assigned to VTU 3004, Brussels, Belgium. He was Equipment Officer in the 8thNCR and eventually became Chief of Staff until 1988. He was then assigned as Officer in Charge for the Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, Fleet Civil Engineer Det “A” supporting the Regional Wartime Construction Management program until September 1990. After a brief retirement, he was called to active duty as the Head, Seabee Reserve Program Manager for the Department of the Navy, Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, DC. until 1998. CAPT Picco served in the Navy for 38 years.
Jack was a licensed Real Estate Broker in the DMV, a member of the Society of American Military Engineers, the Fleet Reserve Association, the AUSN and a past volunteer sailing coach for the US Naval Academy Sailing Squadron and Chesapeake Accessible Region Boating for the Handicapped. Jack played Rugby for the Washington Poltroons, was a member of the Radio Frequency Airplane Club in Fairfax and had many sailing adventures with friends.
In 1968, Jack married the love of his life Ann Doran in Tiverton, RI. They had an adventurous life of travel and fun in many parts of the world with friends everywhere. They have four wonderful children who have continued to pursue travel and fun in their careers and families.

MERRITT .. .. .. Jim was born in Stockton to William and Virginia Merritt. He lived most of his life in Turlock and is a Vietnam War veteran and a retired medical radiology technologist, or X-ray tech, a position he enjoyed for more than 40 years.

After graduating from high school in Tulare, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving from 1965 to 1969. He worked as a sonar operator aboard a nuclear submarine- the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln- and was stationed at New London, CT. While there, he met his wife of 44 years, Barbara, a native of Bronx, New York. They married and relocated to California, eventually settling in Turlock where they raised daughter Christine.

Jim attended radiology school on the GI bill and received training at Exeter Memorial Hospital and Kaweah Delta District Hospital. In 1972, he moved the family to Turlock to work at Emanual Medical Center, where he was ultimately promoted to chief radiology technician. After more than a dozen years, he took a position at Turlock Orthopedic Center and later worked at Family Medical Group until he retired.

Jim was a person who loved California- the weather, the mountains, the beaches and its rich history. He interviewed many cousins to uncover the stories of his family. This includes ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War, those who traveled West by wagon train in search of gold, and early California pioneers who farmed in Cottonwood, Reedley and Turlock.

Having grown up in the time of hot rods, drive-ins and sock hops, he often said the American Graffiti movie was a portrayal of his youth. He loved restoring cars, and he and Barbara enjoyed all the people involved in this world of car shows, concerts and Graffiti events in Modesto. They were charter members of the Mid-Valley Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America and members of the Central Valley Chapter of Inliners International.

He and Barbara were enthusiastic fans of the San Francisco Giants and Forty Niners.

A Vietnam War veteran, Jim was a member of the Wahoo Base of the U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc. He was a member of the Holland Club of this organization for having been qualified in submarines for more than 50 years. He was a member of Ione-based VFW Post 8254 and the United Service Organizations or USO.

HETSON .. .. .. Leonard G. Hetson, age 89 of Hubbard passed away peacefully on Sunday September 28, 2025 at his step-daughters home in Youngstown. Leonard was born February 21, 1936 in Sharon, PA. a son of Albert & Susan Sholtis Hetsun. He was a 1954 graduate of Sharon High School. He was a brick layer for 43 years retiring in 1997, and was a member of Union Local 8 Ohio. Leonard was a Mason and belonged to Shenango Valley Lodge F & AM 810 of Hermitage, PA. Leonard was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing, camping, archery, and his annual hunting trips with his family. He was a member of Nativity of Christ Orthodox Church in Youngstown. Leonard was a veteran in the United States Marine Corps serving during the Korean War, and served on a submarine in the Recon Division. His wife the former Helen Deck whom he married March 1975, passed away January 18, 2022. Leonard will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family; his son Gregory (Linda) Hetson of Lincolnton, North Carolina, Jeffrey (Mary) Hetson Of Canfield, Ohio, Eric (Diane) Hetson of Hubbard, Ohio, and step-children Kim Anderson of Liberty, Ohio, Jim (Nancie) DeRaud of Liberty, Ohio, and Douglas (Marilyn) DeRaud of Boardman, Ohio, and 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, his brother Eugene Hetson, his sister Dorothy Fike, and brother-in-law Robert Fike.

ROUSSEAU .. .. .. Franklin D September 28, 1933 – Rousseau. Frank was born in Woodinville to Frank and Elva Rousseau. Growing up he attended school in Woodinville and Bothell High.
After high school Frank joined the US Navy. He applied for and passed submarine training and was a mechanic on the USS Bass. After his time in the Navy, Frank and Irene Lindstrom married and lived in Bothell. Together they had three sons - Kenneth, Thomas and Eric.
Frank was a kind and loving person. A talented woodworker he built furniture and buildings, and as a mechanic he could fix just about anything. Frank worked for King County and retired in 1988.
Frank and Jean Raymond, his partner of 40+ years, enjoyed their life together. In the early 1980's they started the Tree Patch Christmas tree farm. The baby trees were planted and when they were ready to decorate Tree Patch opened up and was open for many years. During summer and autumn months they enjoyed boating, crabbing and hiking in the San Juan and Canadian Islands with relatives and friends. They also enjoyed camping in their trailer in Eastern Washington, and were square dancers for many years.
Frank was predeceased by his parents Frank and Elva Rousseau, his brother Gary, and his sons Thomas and Eric. He is survived by his son Kenneth (Debra Jo), his grandson Nathan, his partner Jean, and many friends. He is missed by all who loved and knew him.

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