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At random: A church in Kyoto, Japan calls its congregation to worship with a bell from a submarine. The bell, from the submarine USS RAY was purchased for the church, and was transported to Yokosuka, Japan by another submarine, the USS RONQUIL.

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Posted 2020-01-27 2:22 PM (#96700)

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ROWE, Dairel Preston, 94, died January 9, 2020. One of 5 children, Dairel was born in Farmington, Arkansas on July 8, 1925. The family, like many, decided to move to California to escape the Dust Bowl in the 1930’s. Settling in the Bakersfield area, Dairel set out on his own at the age of 14, becoming the hardworking, dedicated person that he would always be. His early career began as an orderly at Kern County Hospital. With his Mother’s permission, he enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17. He was a Submarine Torpedoman and was proud to earn his “Dolphin” pin, which was very important to him because it signified that he participated in multiple active duty assignments and was a submarine specialist. Upon his leaving the military in March 1946, he travelled with fellow Navy buddies around the country until the money ran out. Returning to Bakersfield he worked as a tradesman until he landed his dream job as a Bakersfield City Fireman. He achieved the rank of Engineer and served for 28 years. Dairel’s true passion was building his log cabin in Dubois, Wyoming. He crafted every piece by hand, including windows and furniture. He loved to hunt, fish, and camp and was an excellent cook for everything he caught. He continued his craftsmanship later in life by making games, trivets, children’s furniture and more with the same loving detail. Dairel had a wonderful life with his wife Anita Jo (Ginger) Rowe and celebrated 37 years of marriage. He was greatly loved by all of his family members. A true gentleman and one of the greatest generation. He was honest, honorable and humble. We will miss him. Services will be January 17, 2020. Military burial and Bakersfield City Fire Department Honor Guard at Bakersfield National Cemetery at 10:45am. Memorial service at Doughty-Calhoun-O’Meara Funeral home at 1:00pm. Luncheon at Mexicali located at 631 18th St, Bakersfield at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, you are invited to donate to the Bakersfield City Fire Department.

HEIMLICH, Donald Owen, 88, of Galion went to be with God on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born October 17, 1931 in Marion County, Ohio and was the son of Franklin Leroy and Imogene (Strine) Heimlich. Don is survived by his wife of 58 years, MaryAnn (Muth) Heimlich whom he married on April 8, 1961. He graduated from Waldo High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict on the Submarine, USS Toro. Don graduated from the Ohio State Barber College and owned two barber shops, one in Columbus and one in Mansfield. He was employed at General Motors in Ontario and retired after many years. Don was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was very active with the church over the years by managing and maintaining the St. Joseph Activity Center since its beginning. He was a member of the St. Francis Council Knights of Columbus 1234 of Galion, where he was a Fourth Degree Member. Don was also a member of the B.P. O. Elks Galion Lodge 1191, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 303 of Galion, American Legion Scarbrough Post 243 of Galion and a former very active member of the Pandora Dance Club of Galion. Don was selected as the Gardner of the Year by the Ohio Association of Gardeners and was nominated and inducted to Crawford County Golden Age Hall of Fame. Don was a very active member of the Galion community. He was always seen working on the flower beds in Heise Park, volunteering with the Pickle Run and the Galion Community Center YMCA. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter Kimberly Sue (Chris Issacs) Heimlich of Cardington, Christopher Owen (Stephanie) Heimlich of Scottsdale, Arizona and Matthew Donald (Jennifer) Heimlich of Stockdale, North Carolina; three grandchildren Nicholas Issac Heimlich, Kiana Raye Heimlich and Brody Owen Heimlich; brother Carroll (Dawn) Heimlich; sisters-in-law Margaret Heimlich and Ruth Muth; many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Charles Heimlich and a brother-in-law Gene Muth. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the St. Joseph Activity Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 135 North Liberty Street Galion, Ohio 44833 with Father Paul Fahrbach as celebrant. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Galion. Full military honors will be conducted by the United States Navy and the Galion Crestline Veterans Military Funeral Detail. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Activity Center in care of the funeral home. Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes in Galion is honored to serve the family of Donald Heimlich, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com. Published in The Galion Inquirer on Jan. 18, 2020

SAMOTIS, Harry John, 94, passed peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 at his mountain home in Hendersonville, N.C. surrounded by family. Harry is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Murto Samotis, to whom he was married for 57 years from 1948 until her passing in 2005. Harry was born on July 6, 1925 in Detroit to Steven Samotis and Katherine Lubinski Samotis; he was baptized Ukrainian Catholic and graduated from Chadsey High School before enlisting in the Navy a day shy of his 18th birthday. Harry served as a submariner in the US Navy from July 1943 until May 1946. He was assigned to USS O-4 (SS-65) in 1944-45 and in USS Hake (SS-256) 1945-46. He qualified in submarined in Hake in 1946 and was EM3(SS) when released by the Navy. After the war, Harry moved back to Detroit, married Ruth and started a family, with his first five children born in Detroit. In 1959, the family moved to the northern Michigan town of Oscoda, where Harry opened a restaurant, worked as the Oscoda Township clerk, owned several small businesses, raised his family of 10 children, and ultimately retired from the real estate industry in 1985. Harry and Ruth moved to Hendersonville, N.C. in 1985 and were active gardeners, and community volunteers with various organizations, including hospitals, and hospice services. Harry lived each day with purpose and took great joy in telling the stories of his life, making those around him smile and laugh with every word. His wry wit and humor were insurmountable, never failing to tell a joke in any situation he could. He, along with his wife Ruth, took great care to give back to the communities they lived in, working with the churches in town, volunteering at local hospitals and hospice homes, and being a genuinely kind neighbor to all. Harry is a man of honor and pride, especially to his family and friends. The love he had for the people around him and the earth under his feet could not be matched. To know him, is to love him. He is survived by their ten children: Colleen (Duane) Beach of Petoskey, Christine (William) Slating of Greenville, Constance (Brian) Wheelock of Fenwick, Catherine (John) Ogden of Hendersonville, N.C., Harry Scott (Jan) Samotis of Oscoda, Jeffrey (Sue) Samotis of Oscoda, Kenneth (Mary Jo) Samotis of Oscoda, Matthew (Donna) Samotis of Hendersonville, N.C., Theodore (Suzette) Samotis of Erlanger, Ky., and Samuel (Stacey) Samotis of Mills River, N.C. He is the grandfather to 28 grandchildren and great-grandfather to 28 great-grandchildren. Harry was predeceased by his parents, his only sister, Anne (Basil) Truchan and his nephew, Gerard. He is also survived by his niece Annette (Don) Kobylarz and nephews, Greg (Alice), Tony (Socorro), and Steve Truchan. Services for Harry John Samotis will be held Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hendersonville, N.C. In place of flowers or gifts, please consider donations in Harry's name to Four Seasons Compassion for Life of Flat Rock, N.C. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.forestlawnhendersonville.com. Published in Iosco County News-Herald and Oscoda Press Jan. 27, 2020

SUCHER, Barry H., 76, of Sarasota, Florida passed away January 23, 2020. Barry was born June 7, 1943 and attended the McKinley School, Devilbiss High School, and the University of Toledo where he majored in Business Administration. He served his country for nearly 6 years in the US Navy Submarine Service. Barry worked as a stockbroker for several New York Stock Exchange firms until 1970 until 2003, when he retired because of kidney failure. He loved to golf with his friends, enjoying several international golf trips. Preceded in death by his only son, Mark Edward Sucher, Barry is survived by Sondra, his wife of 53 years, who was his life's partner. He is also survived by his only grandson, Nicholas Alan Sucher of Perrysburg, Ohio, and his half-sister Jennifer Knerr of Boulder, Colorado. Barry's cremated remains will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery along with the cremated remains of his younger brother. Services will be conducted at the burial site. To send condolences please visit www.toalebrothers.com. Toale Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, Gulf Gate Chapel is caring for arrangements. Published in Herald Tribune Jan. 27, 2020

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