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At random: Dollar for dollar and man for man, the submarine is the country's most economical weapon. Comprising only 1.6 percent of the Navy's World War II personnel, the submarine service accounted for 55 percent of all enemy shipping destroyed.

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Posted 2017-12-29 7:23 AM (#87167)

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BIERWIRTH, Gary, 66, of Morris and formerly of Bartonville and Peoria passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, December 21, 2017 at his home in Morris. Born January 4, 1951 in Peoria, Illinois, Gary Dean was a son of Glen and Ellen (nee Clark) Bierwirth. He was raised and educated in Bartonville, Illinois and graduated from Limestone High School with the class of 1968. After graduation, Gary went on to honorably serve in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era and was stationed aboard a submarine. During his time in the Navy, Gary was afforded the opportunity to travel the world. Shortly after the end of his time in the service, Gary met Judy Arrowood and on August 27, 1976 Gary married Judy in Bartonville at the Bierwirth's residence. After spending some time in the Peoria area, Gary and Judy relocated to Morris where Gary worked as a Control Operator for Dresden Generating Station for over twenty-five years until his retirement. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Judy; daughters, Melissa (Joe) Verna and Amy Flatness of Diamond; 6 grandchildren; sisters, JoAnne Davis of Bartonville and Marlene (Jim) Eeten of San Jose, Illinois; brothers and sisters-in-law, Genie Mitchell and Pat Fugate of Bushnell, John and Jack Arrowood of Peoria and Edith Wilson of Pekin. Gary was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Roger and Larry Bierwirth; mother-in-law, Mamie Barker; and father-in-law, John Arrowood. Per Gary's wishes cremation rites were accorded. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

GROGARD, Andrew, of Crofton, MD, formerly of Bowie, MD, died on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Andrew served in the US Navy as a submariner on the USS Swordfish based in Pearl Harbor. He worked for the City of Bowie for over 20 years. Andrew was an accomplished musician and mandolin player. Loving son of the late Captain Andrew J. and Mary J. Grogard. Beloved brother of Nick Grogard, Robert Grogard, James Grogard, Mary "Maka" Grogard (Jack), Jeanine Drews (Chris) and John Grogard. Family will receive friends on Monday, January 8, 2018 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the family-owned Beall Funeral Home, 6512 NW Crain Hwy. (Rte. 3 South), Bowie, MD, followed by a funeral service at 4 p.m. Interment private, Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. Please view and sign the family's guestbook at www.beallfuneral.com Published in The Washington Post on Dec. 28, 2017

VAUGHN, Charles, 68, a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and lifelong resident of Denton, passed away Sunday at his home. Andy graduated from the University of North Texas and served as a submariner during the Vietnam War. He worked at the University of North Texas and later as a FEMA flood inspector helping victims of Hurricanes Katrina and many others recover after the storms. Andy was preceded in death by his wife of 19 years, Brenda Frost Vaughn. Andy is survived by his son Tom and his wife Mitzi, his grandson Noah and his sister Carol Vaughn Stoner. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Swisher Cemetery in Lake Dallas, Texas. Published in Denton Record-Chronicle on Dec. 28, 2017

JOHNSON, Donald G., 88, of Hanahan, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. He was born on July 27, 1929, in Johnsonville, SC, to the late Victor and Mable Grier Johnson. He was a 30-year Veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served from 1948 -1978 with the last several years in the submarine service. After retiring in 1978, he obtained his real estate license and started his second career as a real estate investor actively managing his properties until his death. He was a member of Highland Park Baptist since 1964 and a member of the Carolina Masonic Lodge #375 in Hanahan. Don (like Miami Vice) as he often told people - was an avid golfer until he lost most of his sight due to macular degeneration a few years ago. When his son, Gary, retired they spent countless days participating in golf events almost always riding in the same cart. Don found it humorous when so many others wanted to play in their foursome, Don would wonder why? Gary would remind him," Its simple, we always bring the beer and we share". Having spent his early childhood at Epworth Orphanage in Columbia, SC, along with three of his siblings, he was so proud of their success and longevity. He followed the stock market daily as an excellent investor. Following the death of his wife of 43 years, Betty Jean, in 1994, he took on the role of Patriarch for both sides of the family. Late in life Don reunited with his first girlfriend, Ann Roberts, from his orphanage days back in the 1940s. They spent years enjoying a companionship of traveling, dining out and attending family events. Don was also preceded in death by his son, Donald Edward Johnson, in 1959; by brothers, Victor Johnson of Jacksonville, FL, Bill Johnson of Georgetown, SC; and sisters, Mable McClory of Philadelphia, PA, Juanita Held of Kalamazoo, MI, and Jackie Flynn of Walnut Creek, CA; and granddaughter, Carol Rae Phelps Canterbury. He is survived by his daughters Carol J. Knight, and Nancy (Ed) H. Naranjo; son, Gary (Donna) W. Johnson; 3 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Clarence (Rosaline) Johnson, Hilton Head, SC; and sister, Frances (Don) McElveen of Hartsville, SC. A true celebration of Don's life will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at 11:00 am at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC. The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service (10:00 am) at the funeral home. Entombment will follow the funeral service with Military Honors in the Carolina Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Don's included Alzheimer's, Highland Park Baptist, Epworth Orphanage and St Jude's. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ Charleston Published in Charleston Post & Courier on Dec. 28, 2017

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