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At random: "I propose to you a new arm of war, as formidable as it is economical. Submarine navigation, which has been sometimes attempted, but as all know without results, owing to want of suitable opportunities, is now a problematical thing no more." - Brutus de Villeroi in a letter to President Lincoln, 1862

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TRISCUIT, Sherman Anson, died from sepsis on Saturday, April 22, 2023. He was born on Feb. 27, 1932 in San Jose, Calif. He was adopted at 18 months old and was raised in Fresno, Calif. by Jess and Ethel Triscuit. As a teenager, Sherman was an original staff person at Hume Lake Christian Camps in 1946. He enlisted in the Navy in 1949, he spent 20 years rising to the rank of chief petty officer. He was a radioman, cryptologist machine repairman, radio and instrument instructor and shot on the All-Navy Pistol team. For five years, he was "mayor" of Guantanamo Bay Naval Station in the 1950s and 1960s. His proudest moment was earning his dolphin insignia which meant that he was qualified in submarines. He served on the USS Carbonero (SS-337) during the last years of his service. Sherman served over 25 percent of his career in combat in Korea and Vietnam. After the Navy, he worked for NASA in the tracking station on Makaha Ridge on the island of Kauai during the space shots including Apollo 11. In 1974, he got his bachelor's degree in industrial management from Northrop Institute of Technology and his master's degree in systems management in 1981 from USC. Sherman met Margaret Kay Montague in July of 1953 in Fresno, Calif. Love grew fast for these two, as they married on Nov. 25, 1953. Their love lasted over 69 years. Their son Eric Anson was born in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in 1961 and their daughter Jeannette Claire in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1967. Sherman moved the family to Lancaster, Calif. in 1975 to go to work for Kentron, a military contractor at Edwards Air Force Base. He was quickly hired by the federal service where he worked for almost 20 years. When he retired in 1991, he was a GM-14 and the chief of range systems for Ridley Mission Control Center at Edwards Air Force Base. (Yes, he changed his title from manager of range systems to "chief". He had to keep his Navy pride even when working for the Air Force.) After retirement, Margaret and Sherman went fishing! They traveled all over North America to find the best places to fish. From the Northwest territories in Canada, up the oil can highway in Alaska, to all over the United States, they had fun together. They settled on spending up to six months of the year in Montana, mainly at Fort Lake Peck. They served as campground hosts and loved their travel trailer and boat. They fished up into their 80s. And for the record, Margaret always caught the bigger fish! Health issues started plaguing both of them in their mid-80s. But then they had their two grandsons to spoil. Paul Anson was born in 2005 followed by Jason Lee in 2009. Sherman shared a special connection with Jeannette, Paul and Jason as they all were adopted children. In 2020, Margaret and Sherman moved to Camarillo to be closer to Jeannette. They lived in a wonderful assisted living community. Sherman was diagnosed with chronic leukemia in 2022. On Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. a celebration of life will be held at Camarillo Senior Living, in Camarillo, Calif. A private family interment will be held in Bishop, Calif. later this summer. Sherman asked that if anyone would want to honor his memory, they should go out and volunteer for an organization that makes a difference in a child's life. He volunteered with Monte Vista Little League as a board member and umpire. In his 60s and 70s, he helped repair computers for the Boys and Girls Club, as well as granted wishes with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Even in his 90s, he asked to help with AYSO to support his grandson’s playing soccer. Any financial contributions can be made to Hume Lake Christian Camps. Published by The Antelope Valley Press May 5, 2023.

ROBERTSON, Roy L., Jr., of Charleston, SC, died peacefully Sunday April 30, 2023. Roy enlisted in the US Navy in 1958 and served on active duty for over thirty years. During his service he was assigned to a wide variety of ships, submarines and shore stations including a repair ship, fleet tug, destroyer, communications ship and four submarines. He also served as a radioman ashore in a combat zone. Roy was particularly proud of his submarine service, having earned his dolphins later in his career. His final duty station was as Group Master Chief for Submarine Group Six in Charleston SC. During his career he earned, among other awards, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal, the Combat Action ribbon, his dolphins and an FBM Patrol Pin with two stars. Roy was passionate in his support of programs benefitting active-duty military, Veterans, and the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina. Roy was a major supporter of the PGA Hope program for veterans in the Charleston area and the Navy Wives Club located on board the Naval Weapons Station Charleston. He also founded the Roy and Joanne Robertson Foundation to support organizations that provide transportation to military service members in need and to help fund scholarships for those attending Anglican Seminary. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joanne Marie Nemeth Robertson; His daughters, Susan Taylor and Stephanie Easterling and his son Roy L. Robertson, III. His sons-in-law Jake Taylor Jr., Chuck Easterling and daughter-in-law Colleen Robertson. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A burial side service will be held at St. Paul's Anglican in Summerville for family and close friends May 9, 2023, at 11:00 am. Published by James A. Dyal Funeral Home on May 5, 2023.

BERGGREN Arthur Curtis, Jr., STSC, USN, Ret., 66, of Hope Valley, RI, “crossed the bar” , in Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness on December 20, 2022. Curt was born in Worcester, MA. He grew up in Holden MA and graduated from Wachusett Regional High school. He served in the US Navy as a Submarine Sonar Technician on various submarines including the USS Honolulu (SSN-718), USS Lafayette (SSBN-616), and USS L. Mendel Rivers (SSN-686), retiring in 1996. Curt sailed, mostly under, all of the oceans and seas of the globe, visiting many foreign ports. After his career in the Navy, Curt worked as a Systems Engineer first at Raytheon Technologies Corp. in Portsmouth, RI and then at SEACORP in Middletown, RI. Curt’s entire working life was devoted to the U.S. Submarine Force. Curt loved the sea and boating. In particular the waters of Narragansett Bay, Block Island Sound and especially the area off of Sachuest Point. He was a tremendous friend to many, quick witted with a warm sense of humor, and always the first to offer a helping hand. He was well traveled and an engaging conversationalist. Curt is survived by his wife, Linda Berggren and his stepchildren; Michael Kelly (Missy Greene) of Woodstock, CT, Rebecca Kelly (Rupert Nesbitt) of Newport, RI, Daniel Kelly (Lisa) of Tiverton, RI, and Stephen Kelly (Megan) of Newport, RI; his friend Brandon Burns of Berkley, MA who is like a son; his sister Christina L. Moynagh of Gardner, MA and his niece Megan Moynagh of Houston, TX. Curt is missed by his best buddy, the most regal and handsome cat Shadow. Curt is preceded in death by his parents Arthur Curtis Sr. and Jeanne (Hayden) Berggren and his very good friend Jay Burns. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the United Congregational Church, 524 Valley Road, Middletown. Burial will be private in the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter.

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