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At random: Among the 'first' that Electric Boat Division has introduced into American submarines, have been the marine Diesel engine, the perfected use of the storage battery, the combination of battery and internal combustion engine, and the world's first adaptation of nuclear energy to propulsion in the USS NAUTILUS.

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Posted 2023-06-09 2:51 PM (#103672)

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HOSELTON, Arthur James, 83, of Eustis, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Jim was born to Marie (Wunder) Hoselton and Arthur (Art) Hoselton in Cozad, Nebraska on March 27, 1940. He was the eldest of 2 children. Jim enjoyed playing guitar, listening to music, fishing, gardening, and taking trips with the family to the Mountains in Colorado. Jim graduated from Cozad High School in 1958. He enlisted in the US Navy after high school as an engineman and hard hat diver on the submarine USS Sterlet (SS-392), stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He had many adventures while deployed on the Sterlet. After completing his extension, 5 years total, he came back to Cozad and worked for the hay mill until he met the love of his life, Cathy (Gries) Hoselton. They married on November 16, 1963 at the First Baptist Church in Lexington. This marriage was blessed with 3 children, Zane James, Patricia Lynn, and Craig Edward. They rented a farm west of Eustis until buying their own family farm 2 miles west of Eustis. He also ran a trucking operation concurrently for many years prior to retirement. Jim was preceded in death by his wife Cathy in June of 2021. He is survived by his children Zane of Eustis, Patricia (Larry) Elwood of Lincoln, NE, and Craig (Marty) of Omaha, NE, Frank (Susan) Strong of Eustis, NE, sister-in-law Linda (Don) Jones of Cozad, NE; brother-in-law Larry (Leslie) Gries of Omaha, NE; sister Kay (Jerry) Quinn of Oxford, NE; 3 grandchildren, Brandon (Kate) Spanjer of Crete, Madalyn (Kyle, friend) of Lincoln, NE, Tiarah of Omaha. Memorials are suggested to the Eustis Senior Center. Services will be held Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Eustis with Pastor Kathy Gundell officiating. A burial will follow at East Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be Monday, June 12, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church. Berryman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

LEES, Michael J., CAPT, USN, Ret., 85, died June 6, 2023. Mike was born the son of Captain James S. and Gail A. Lees in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1937. After graduating from San Lorenzo High School, San Lorenzo, California, he attended the University of California, Berkeley for one year where he was a member of the NROTC unit. He then entered the U.S. Naval Academy where he was a member of the 14th Company, the track team, and the yearbook staff. After graduating he spent 18 months on a surface warship and then attended Submarine School. He then served on six submarines commanding two, USS Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) and USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619). Staff assignments included the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Board and Deputy Commander of Submarine Squadron Fourteen. His final two assignments included command of a Submarine Tender, USS Canopus, and Commanding Officer of the Fleet Ballistic Missile Training Center. He retired from the Navy in 1987 and was awarded the Legion of Merit plus a number of other medals/awards. He received a Master of Oceanography degree from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, California. Civilian employment included five years as a consultant with Arthur D. Little in Charleston, South Carolina, and eight years with Westinghouse at The Savannah River Plant in Aiken, SC. Upon retirement, Mike became an avid golfer. He did volunteer work mentoring grade school kids and doing tax returns for underprivileged people. He was a lifetime member of the USNA Alumni Association, a member of The Naval Submarine League, a member of The Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness, a member of the Aiken Center for the Arts, and the First Presbyterian Church of Aiken. In addition to his wife Sara Myers of Aiken, he is survived by his children, Sharon E.(Bruce) Hayes of Tinton Falls, New Jersey and his son James W. (Allison) Lees of Summit, New Jersey, stepchildren Amy (Philip) Merry of Aiken, SC and Greg (Patience) Boozer of Gilbert, SC and two sisters, Patti Gail (Jim) LaGregs and Sue Reed, both of California. He was blessed with twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A Service will be scheduled for a later date at the Naval Academy, followed by inurnment at the Naval Academy Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306, www.t2t.org. Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star Jun. 9, 2023.

OGRODNICK, David J., 56, died suddenly at his home in McAdoo, PA on Sunday June 4, 2023. Orge was born the son of Jerome V. and Beverly (Brezinski) Ogrodnick in Hazleton, PA on January 22, 1967. Davy was a Marian Catholic High School graduate, class of 1984, and of the Roman Catholic faith. He earned an Associate of Nuclear Engineering degree from Penn State University in 1986. After college graduation he enlisted in the US Navy. Davy was a Gulf War veteran, reaching the rank of ET3. He served aboard the nuclear powered fast attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN-701) as a nuclear propulsion plant operator. Upon completion of his military career, he was employed at several local manufacturing plants. He was a member of the McAdoo VFW Post 6708. Davy had a passion for music and movies. He enjoyed going to many concerts over the years, especially the Grateful Dead. He loved motorcycle riding and playing a round of golf with his friends. He will be sadly missed by many. Preceding him in death are his paternal grandparents Valentine and Evelyn (Wydick) Ogrodnick, and maternal grandparents Edward Brezinski and Kathryn (Foulk) Brezinski-Riley. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his brother Jer Ogrodnick and his wife Yraida, of Lehighton; and aunts, uncles, and cousins. His funeral will be held Thursday, June 15, 2023. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Church of All Saints, McAdoo, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Kunegunda’s R.C. Cemetery, McAdoo. A calling hour will be held Thursday, June 15th from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the McAdoo VFW Post 6708, 16 S. Kennedy Dr., McAdoo, PA 18237 or to Marian Catholic High School, 166 Marian Ave., Tamaqua, PA 18252. The Damiano Funeral Home Inc., McAdoo, is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent, and information is available at www.damianofhinc.com.

WARDLE, J. Clinton, of West Greenwich, RI, finally succumbed to severe cardiac disease at Kent Hospital on June 6, 2023. His optimism, sense of humor, and quirky personality powered him through until, after 25 years, his heart declared, “ENOUGH!” He was born to James C. and Marjorie E. (Whitney) Wardle in Central Falls, RI on June 1, 1945. He earned his baccalaureate and master’s degrees from the University of Rhode Island and Providence College, respectively, and taught for 28 years at West Warwick High School. He loved coordinating the Washington, DC CLOSE-UP program, an in-depth, seven-day study of the U.S. Government in action. He carried a copy of the U.S. Constitution in his pocket and regularly consulted The Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers, “the clashes and compromises that gave birth to our government.” He introduced his grandkids to Mark Twain, his favorite American author, and encouraged them to read him. After retirement he continued to work part-time and travel extensively with his high school sweetheart wife. Clint served in the United States Navy on the submariner USS Tiru (SS-416) stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. An incorrigible raconteur, he would often regale his friends with many a tale of life aboard a tin can holding a crew of 90. He once sustained a head injury, not from evasive maneuvers against an underwater adversary, but from falling from his top bunk while trying to get some badly needed rack time. Of course, there are numerous other stories wholly unsuitable for this space. He loved Jeopardy!, read voraciously, and collected hats, ties, and shoes. When not tending to his two beloved puppies, he could be found exercising in his home gym/study, dining with friends, or most likely cheering from the sidelines at his grandkids’ soccer and basketball games. Clint and his wife were longtime subscribers of Trinity Rep and The Gamm and supported many other local and regional theatre groups, projects, and programs. For many years until the Church’s closure, they enjoyed singing in Saint James’ Church choir in West Warwick. In his younger years, Clint coached his son’s soccer and baseball teams and loved to travel with them. In 1984, while running with the soccer team, he fell and suffered a devastating wrist and forearm injury. Its surgical repair necessitated the use of titanium plates, screws, and donated bone and tissue. It was at that point in his life that he knew he would become an organ donor, for he truly appreciated the sacrifice and generosity that was made on his behalf. In fact, his services have been delayed because he kept that promise. With the recipient’s permission, his family will be given the names and thanks of those who are gifted with his tissues through this worldwide program. The amazing cardiac professionals at Brigham’s Shapiro Center in Boston and Kent Hospital in Warwick awarded Clint’s family and friends eight more unexpected, precious months to share with him. He could not have received better care. To the staffs of both hospitals, especially members of the entire Kent ICU community who skillfully oversaw his life’s transition, abundant thanks and appreciation. Mr. Wardle’s immediate survivors include Rosemary “Lolly,” his wife of 53 years, son Matthew W. Wardle and his wife Dina of Peabody, MA, daughter Megan Diel of Pawtucket, and grandchildren Jacob, Emma and Samuel Wardle; brothers Clifford P. Wardle and wife Linda of Hiawasee, GA, Craig F. Wardle and wife Margaret of Coventry. He was also blessed with a loving and generous extended family of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends who provided constant joy, support and assistance throughout his long and happy life. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 12 from 4-7 p.m. at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick, RI. The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13 at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home followed by military honors and inurnment at RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to New England Donor Services online at https://neds.org/give/, or to Brigham and Women’s Shapiro Center or Kent Hospital Cardiac Division.

WINTER, Ford, 85, an accomplished athlete, teacher, sailor and entertainer died in Morganton, North Carolina on November 18, 2022. He was born to William and Dorothy Winter in Ossining, New York on June 26, 1937. He lived in Dunbarton, attending their two room school through grade eight. A 1955 graduate of Concord High School, Ford attended all of his class reunions and returned to New Hampshire often to visit lifelong friends. Entering the US Navy in 1955, he served four years aboard the submarine USS Conger (SS-477). Ford attended the University of Miami on a diving scholarship, pursuing his master’s degree at Springfield College. His thesis involved the analysis of revolution in twisting dives in springboard competition. As Aquatics Director of the Mamaroneck (NY) Public Schools, he was particularly successful with the coaching of numerous diving champions. He taught and coached middle school for 25 years. For many years he kept a 36-foot Alden cutter at the Rye Marina, near his home. He could sail, operate, fix and restore any boat, owning many; his last, a tugboat. Retiring at the early age of 55, he became very active in theater, acting, singing and dancing on stage and in cabaret. He also composed songs. His final cabaret act was on October 18, 2013 at the Laurie Beechman Theater in New York City. He and his wife of 60 years, Neva, retired to the countryside of North Carolina, collecting and restoring classic cars. He is survived by his wife, Neva, their two sons, John and Kevin; and his sister, Gail (Winter; 'Class of 1954) Buschen, of Capistrano Beach, CA. He was predeceased by his parents and younger brother, Dennis Winter. A celebration of Ford Winter's life will be held at 2:00 o'clock, Saturday, June 17, 2023 in the Rye, NY Recreation Center. Published by Concord Monitor on Jun. 9, 2023.

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