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At random: In World War II the Germans lost 782 submarines, the Japanese lost 130, Great Britan and Commonwealth countries lost 88 subs, Russia lost 110 submarines and the United States lost only 52 submarines. Twenty-three of the Japanese subs lost were victims of the American Submarine Service.
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Posted 2018-04-15 5:33 PM (#88135)
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OREM, Charles A, CDR, USN, Ret., 89, died on March 1, 2018, as the result of an accident while on vacation in the Caribbean. The son of Vice Admiral and Mrs. Howard E. Orem, he was born in Bryn Mawr, Pa., on April 1, 1929. Skip graduated with the class of 1946, from St. Albans School, Washington, D.C. Entering the U.S. Naval Academy, he graduated with a degree in engineering, and was commissioned an Ensign in the Navy in June 1950. He married Gerry Wellborn, of Washington D.C., on June 15, 1951. He continued his education, graduating from U.S. Naval Submarine School in June 1952, and from U.S. Naval Postgraduate School with a master's degree in electrical engineering in 1960. Over the course of his 20-year navy career, Skip served on seven different ships of the U.S. Navy, and finally was commissioning commanding officer of the USS Simon Bolivar (SSBN-641). After two-and-a-half years in command of "Bolivar," he was assigned to the office of the chief of naval operations, where he served as submarine and undersea warfare specialist. Skip retired from the Navy in 1970. On retirement, he joined Babcock & Wilcox Company, where he served in a variety of senior management positions, including director of corporate planning and development. In 1979, he was recruited to be president and chief executive officer of Bird-Johnson Company, a Swedish-owned, U.S.-based manufacturer of ship propellers and propulsion equipment. During his tenure at Bird-Johnson, Skip grew the company from a small domestic supplier, to the second largest propeller and associated equipment company in the world. At his retirement from Bird-Johnson in 1991, the company had operations in four states, and five foreign countries. Skip then volunteered for the International Executive Service Corps (I.E.S.C.). His first assignment with that organization was in Prague, Czechoslovakia, where he and four other I.E.S.C. volunteers, with their wives, assisted the Czech government in writing and implementing the plan for privatizing Czech industry. He was formally commended by the Czech government for his contribution to this national effort. Subsequently, Skip performed I.E.S.C. volunteer work in Tomsk, Siberia. In 1993, he and his wife retired to the coast of Maine, where they built their dream house on Casco Bay. In Maine, Skip was active with SCORE, a partner of the Small Business Administration, assisting entrepreneurs and small business owners in establishing and managing their businesses. He served as chairman of the Portland chapter from 1997-1999; as coordinator for all SCORE seminar and workshop activity in the New England region from 1996-2003; and as district director for the Maine district of SCORE from 2003-2007. He was an enthusiastic and active docent and tour guide at the Maine Maritime Museum (M.M.M.), and Admiral Peary's Eagle Island. Skip was a trustee emeritus of the M.M.M., and also served on the boards of the Portland Symphony Orchestra, the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ, and the Casco Bay Council of the Navy League of the United States. He used his exceptional talents to write strategic plans for the Kotzschmar Organ and the M.M.M. that significantly enhanced their levels of activity and outreach. He also assisted in strategic plan development for the Portland Symphony Orchestra and the First Parish Church in Brunswick. In their retirement years, the Orems travelled extensively to learn the history, culture and arts of many countries. They visited all seven continents, and over 70 countries. Avid sailors, they cruised the waters of the coasts of Maine, British Columbia, the Society Islands in the Pacific, and extensively explored the Caribbean. Skip was a trained singer, the bass-baritone soloist for the Naval Academy Choir. He and his wife, Gerry, loved singing in church choirs, wherever they lived. He was also an enthusiastic golfer. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Gerry Wellborn Orem, of Brunswick; three daughters: Nancy Orem-Duggan and her husband, Neal, of Maryland; Catherine Jackson, of South Carolina; and Sarah Schaffer and her husband, Greg, of Massachusetts; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family wants to thank their many friends for all the flowers, cards, and letters of condolence, affection and support they have received. Memorial services will be held at the First Parish Church, Brunswick, at a later date. Interment will be in the Orem family plot at the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. Arrangements are under the care of Stetson's Funeral Home, Brunswick, where memorial condolences may be expressed at stetsonsfuneralhome.com. Published in Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Apr. 15, 2018


AVERY, Jerry Bruce, was born on March 31, 1953 and passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Jerry was a resident of Lawton, Oklahoma at the time of passing. He grew up in Walters, Oklahoma and later attended Oklahoma State University. Jerry served in the U.S. Navy aboard a submarine. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 701 SW D Avenue, Lawton, Oklahoma 73501.


KUKLA, Edward D., Sr., 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his home. Edward was born March 7, 1925 in South Bend to the late Frank and Theresa (Harmacinski) Kukla. On August 23, 1947 in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Edward married Esther (Kowalski) Kukla. Edward served his country in the US Navy on the submarine USS Brill (SS-330) as a First Class Torpedoman from 1943-1946, as well as the USS Alger during World War II. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, Euchre and Pinochle player. Edward also loved his road trips to the casino. Edward was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jim Kukla; three brothers, Frank, Alvin, and Ralph; and two sisters, Jane and Joyce. Survivors of Edward include his beloved wife, Esther; children, Lynn Joslin of Mishawaka, Eddy Kukla Jr. of Fremont, CA, Jill (Brad) Mahany of Livermore, CA, Gary Kukla of New Carlisle, and Diane Manning of Lexington, KY; grandchildren, Bonnie, Evan, Tobias, Emily, Candice, and Kayla; nine great-grandchildren; and sisters, Adell Yost and Mary Smith. At the family's request there will be no visitation or services. St. Joseph Funeral Home, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Center for Hospice, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN, 46545. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net. Published in South Bend Tribune on Apr. 15, 2018


TURNER, Thomas Patrick Jr. FAIA, 92, moved on peacefully April 9, 2018 in Charlotte NC. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, a gifted architect and mentor, and a kind and empathic human being, always concerned with the well-being of others. Tom was born in 1926 in Gaffney, SC, the son of Lily Clarke and Thomas P. Turner Sr. He was a 1943 graduate of Gaffney High School and served in the US Navy (1943-1947) in the Amphibious Attack Force and Submarine Service during WWII. Tom was a graduate of Clemson University class of 1951, in Architectural Engineering. He joined Odell Associates architectural firm, where he practiced as a Principal Associate for over 20 years. In 1977, Tom established ADEP Architects, practicing for over 25 years, specializing in Department of Defense design and construction, completing projects for all branches of the military in the Southeast. His favorite installations included Cherry Point & New River Marine Corps Air Stations, Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base, and the Naval Weapons Station, Charleston, SC. As a member of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Tom served as the Charlotte Section President, North Carolina Chapter President, and the South Atlantic Regional Director for the National AIA Board of Directors. In 1990, he was elected Vice President of the National AIA. He was awarded the AIA Georgia Bronze Medal in 1990, and The William H. Dietrich Service Medal in 2001 by AIA North Carolina for service to the profession. In 1992, Tom was elevated to the AIA College of Fellows, the highest membership honor recognizing exceptional contributions to architecture and society. Tom also received gubernatorial appointments to the North Carolina Building Code Council and the North Carolina Board of Architecture where he served until his retirement at age 88. Tom remained an avid supporter of Clemson University and the Clemson Corps. One of his proudest accomplishments was serving on the Committee for the creation of the Military Heritage Plaza on the Clemson campus, dedicated in 1996. In 2004, he was awarded the Clemson Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award for service to the University, the Architectural Professional, his Church and the Community. Tom was a member of the Myers Park Presbyterian Church where he served as Deacon, Elder, President of the Men's Bible Class and for over 15 years as Institutional Representative of Boy Scout Troop 55. Tom enjoyed his church work, AIA friends and travels, leisure time at Lake Norman, the comradery of lifelong friends, and most recently newer friends at The Cypress Club, where he was loved, admired and will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lola Love Turner; daughter Sheryl; son Bryan; grandchildren Thomas and Caroline Klosowski, Patrick and Taylor Turner; son-in-law Jim Klosowski; daughter-in-law Teresa Raines Turner; and multiple revered friends, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son T. Patrick Turner III in 1973. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 21, at 11 am at Myers Park Presbyterian Church, 2501 Oxford Place, Charlotte, NC. Immediately following the service, the family will receive friends in the Cypress of Charlotte Club Community Room, 3442 Cypress Club Dr. Tom requested in lieu of flowers, donations to be made to the Thomas P. Turner Class of 51 Clemson Corps Scholarship Endowment at c/o Clemson Foundation, P.O. Box 1889 Clemson, SC 29633 - https://cualumni.clemson.edu/remember/tom-turner - or a charity of your choice in his honor. Condolences may be offered at www.harryandbryantfuneralhome.com. Published in Charlotte Observer on Apr. 15, 2018


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