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At random: The self-propelled torpedo, which gets its name from the eel TORPEDO ELECTRICUS, was invented by Robert Whitehead in 1868, a number of years before a practical submarine was developed.

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ARENS Jason Francis, 34, of Carrollton, Virginia died on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Lyndhurst, Virginia. Jason was born July 21, 1989, in Yankton, South Dakota to Bill and Carol (Wubben) Arens. After graduating from Yankton High School in 2008, Jason moved to Rapid City, SD to further his education at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology where he graduated in 2012 with a degree in computer engineering. Immediately following college, Jason enlisted in the US Navy and served for six years. Jason was a nuclear-trained submarine lieutenant with duties on both the USS Toledo (SSN-769) and USS San Francisco (SSN-711). From a young age, Jason found a love for Lego collecting and building. This passion only grew his entire life as his collection continued to expand and his sets were always on display. His favorite sets included Star Wars, NASA, and The Lord of the Rings. Jason also logged over 33,000 miles on his beloved Trek bike. Bike rides started early in life with family rides out to Lewis and Clark Lake, in college up M Hill, and cruising up to 40 miles daily throughout Virginia. His longest measured trip was 101 miles to which he noted “Crazy to try again; What are you thinking; ps Ouch”. Jason lived a simple and quiet life, and we will miss him greatly. He will be remembered for his kindness, quick wit, and hard work. Jason is survived by his father, Bill Arens of Yankton; brother, Steve (Tisha) Arens of Lincoln, NE; sister, Kristi (Adam) Winstead of Papillion, NE; grandmother, Coletta Wubben of Fordyce, NE. Jason was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Arens; grandparents, Cyril Wubben, Ben and Theresa Arens; uncles, Bill Burbach and Joe Arens; and cousins, Austin Wubben and Jeremy Gross. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton, South Dakota with Father Tom Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Yankton with military honors provided by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791 and the US Navy Funeral Honors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family which will be used to share the love of Legos in Jason’s memory to kids in need. Published by Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Crematory Service Inc on Aug. 1, 2023.

MAUND, William Michael, 64, a resident of Dothan, died Sunday morning July 30, 2023, following a long illness at his home with his family by his side. Mike was born January 13, 1959, in Ozark, Alabama to the late Robert Elvin Maund and Nellie Frances Elliott Maund. He was a 1977 graduate of Carroll High School in Ozark. Mr. Maund joined the United States Navy where he served as a submariner. Following his military service, he worked as a salesman with Rudd Furniture, Chandler Furniture and Jim Skinner Honda. Mike received many awards as a top salesman wherever he was employed. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid Alabama fan. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette “Jan” Eldridge Maund of Dothan; one son, Travis Michael Maund of Dothan; one daughter, Allison Smead (Robby) of Louisville, Kentucky; one granddaughter, Marlie Smead; one brother, Steve Maund (Sue) of Ozark; one sister, Matha Maund of Ozark; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Tice (Robert) of Dothan, Linda Hudllund and Margaret Eldridge of Geneva; brother-in-law, Robert Eldridge (Pam) of Enterprise. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 3, 2023, from Chalkhead Baptist Church with Reverend Michael Woodham officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends in the church Thursday from 9:30 A.M. until service time. Because of his love for children, flowers will be omitted, memorials made in his memory to Chalkhead Baptist Church Playground, 495 County Road 35, Ozark, Alabama 36360.

McDONALD, William J., 67, died on Monday, July 31, 2023. Born the son of the late James F. McDonald, Sr. and the late Margaret (Clarke) McDonald in Providence, RI. He was a US Navy Veteran. During his time in the Navy, he served as a cook on a submarine. Following his time in the Navy he worked for the United States Postal Service as a Letter Carrier in East Providence for 19 years before retiring in 2018. He was also a handyman who would help anyone who needed it. He leaves his longtime companion Judy Sangermano, three siblings, Judith McAniff, Steven McDonald, and Beverly Kirk. He was the brother of the late James McDonald. His funeral and visitation will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the PERRY-MCSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence with a service to follow at 12:00 PM. Burial with Military Honors will be held in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter.

O’BRIEN, Thomas Joseph, 83, of Lexington, SC attended his final Change of Command on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Tom, lovingly known as Pop, was born November 15, 1939, in Lynn, MA to James Joseph and Gertrude Moss O’Brien. He was the youngest of three and claimed to be a true delight to his family. Tom attended St. Patrick’s Parochial School, St. Mary’s Boys High School, and then graduated from Lynn Trade High School Machine Tool Course where he learned the trade of tool and dye making. In 1957, he joined the US Navy and served The United States of America honorably for 39 years. He served on active duty for 13 years on the submarines USS Sea Devil (SS-400), USS Sabalo (SS-302), USS Sterlet (SS-392), USS Charr (SS-328), USS Tecumseh SSBN-628), USS Cubera (SS-347), and USS Sirago (SS-485). During those years, he spent 8 years, 4 months, and 4 days on sea duty. He wore all the enlisted hats – a Navy Mustang up through the ranks. He was also an instructor at the Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine Training Center in Charleston. In 1970, he entered the Naval Reserve and continued to move up the ranks. He retired as a USNR Commander in 1996. His decorations include the Navy Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendations, Naval Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal, and Rifle and Pistol Expert Medals. Tom graduated from The Citadel (’73) with a BS in Business Administration as a Veteran Student where he was the President of the Veteran Student’s Class while also serving on the President’s Advisory Committee and being named to the Dean’s List several times. He was elected to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. While in school, he worked as an insurance salesman, a weekend DJ, and played semi-pro football for the Charleston Sports, all while helping to raise Kelly and Sean. In 1975, he moved his family to Lexington, SC and went to work for the Lutheran Church in America as part of the deployed staff helping to establish new mission congregations and develop stewardship programs for existing congregations. He also earned a master’s degree from The University of South Carolina (’82). After 20 years of working for the LCA/ELCA he became Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary where he retired in 2001. The nuns at St. Mary’s told Tom he would never amount to anything. Won’t they be surprised to see him standing in the glory of God. Tom was involved in many community activities including serving on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of America, being an active member of the Palmetto Base – United States Submarine Veterans, Lexington Citadel Club, Frankie San Foundation, and serving for many years on the Planning Commission for the Town of Lexington. He also loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren, and his grand dog Piper. Although he had many adventures under the sea and around the world, his greatest adventure was marrying Barbara Rhode in 1963. They met in Wisconsin, and after they married, lived in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Hawaii, and Charleston, SC before settling in Lexington. They traveled the world together and created a beautiful family that included their 3 children, their spouses, and eventually their 5 grandchildren. Pop was a “jack of all trades” and could fix anything! His sense of humor was always present, and it did get him in trouble a few times. He was proud of the legacy he leaves behind and he will never be forgotten. In his own words “Life has been good to me. I didn’t die young. I was not killed in a war. I did almost everything I wanted to do and some things I didn’t want to do. I had jobs I liked, a woman I loved, three wonderful children, five grands and a God who used me. Couldn’t ask for more than that.” Tom is survived by daughter, Kelly O’Brien Hawsey; son, Sean Thomas O’Brien (Marcy); and Shannon O’Brien Burnett (Ashley) all of Lexington; his grandchildren, Ryan (Paige) Hawsey, Madison O’Brien, Luke O’Brien, Alex Burnett, and Abby Burnett. Tom was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Barbara; his sister and brother-in-law, Rita and Sonny Edmands, his brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Agnes O’Brien, and brothers-in-law Jack Larson and Gunnar Rhode. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Tanya Seawright and her nurse Joann of Prisma Health Internal Medicine, Dr. Feldman of Prisma Health Cardiology, Dr. McLeod (Neurologist) of Augusta University Health, Right at Home, Home Instead, and Lutheran Hospice for their support over the past year. Without these organizations we would not have been able to keep Pop at home. An extra special thanks to Ms. Ann and Ms. Kenesha who stayed with Pop throughout the day and to Silas, Tangi, and Ashlyn who helped watch over Pop at night. A service will be held on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church located at 119 North Church Street, Lexington, SC 29072 with burial to follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held before the service in the Social Hall beginning at 9:30 AM with a service to follow at 11:00 AM. At the conclusion of the graveside service, we will have an official Irish send-off at O’Hara’s Public House located at 131 E. Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072 and invite friends to join the family there. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in his memory to St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, https://www.sslc.org/, the National Alzheimer’s Association, https://www.alz.org/sc, or buy a good bottle of scotch and raise a glass to Pop. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.caughmanlexington.com for the O'Brien family.

ROBERTS, Claude Schuyler, Sr., 59, died on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Claude was born on July 31, 1963, in Wilmington, DE to Bertha I Matlack-Roberts and Wilbert C. Roberts Sr. He served in the US Navy, on the submarine USS Drum (SSN-677) June 1986-1990 as a Petty Coat Officer Third Class E4 Torpedoman Operator, Special Class Sub Ops. Under Captain B.B. Engelhardt. Following his career with the Navy, Claude began working as a Machine Mechanic at Edgewell in Dover Del. where he worked for over 25 years. When not working, he loved camping, Social Events, traveling, and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, Claude is preceded in death by Daughter Nicole Truszcienski, Brothers: Wilbert C. Roberts Jr. and Louis R. Roberts; Uncles: Junior Roberts, Schyler Roberts, Bill Matlack, Donald Matlack and Russell Matlack, Donald Ayers Sr., Aunts: Kathryn Fisher, Matlack, Laura Matlack, Ayers, Knewkirk Grace Roberts, Cousins; Otis Roberts, Don Ayers (Duck) & Sharon Ayers. Claude is survived by his wife, Barbara; son: Claude Roberts, Jr. of Philadelphia, PA; Daughters, Becky Truszcienski, New Castle Del. Cheryl Zynel of Dover, DE, Michelle Braddock of Morgantown, WV, and Christina Sharp of Kingwood, WV; brothers, Hal (Brick) Robert (Cindy Alloway) of Pedricktown, NJ and James Roberts (Keri Duperron) of Georgetown, DE; sisters, Gail Schade, Angel Roberts, Orbanus and Brother In law Daniel Orbanus both/all of Pennsville, NJ. Viewing 2pm-3pm and Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm, Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road, Dover, Delaware. In lieu of Flowers donations can be made to University of Penn Abramson Cancer Center, 3535 Market Str. Philadelphia Pa. 19104. Please Include Claude’s name with your donation.

ROBLEE, Darrell Robert, 87, died peacefully on July 26, 2023. Beloved husband of Judy for 61 years. Father of Kay (Mark) and Jeff. Grandpa of Devin. Proud Navy submariner. Retired from Lemberg Electric. Visitation at Krause Funeral Home in New Berlin at 12pm until service at 2pm on Saturday August 5, 2023.

TRUEHART, Alan Clarence, 85, died peacefully surrounded by his family on July 29, 2023, at his home in Mandeville, Louisiana. Alan was born on March 6, 1938, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Patricia Couchon Truehart, his children Donna Truehart Drake (Tom), Paul Alan Truehart (Sarah), and David Alan Truehart (Leanne), and his grandchildren Amanda Dodson (Brad), Nicole Marshall, Dominic Truehart (Savannah), and Matthew Truehart. He also leaves 3 great-grandchildren, Hailey, Parker, and Cole Dodson. He was preceded in death by his parents Eleanor Mutter Truehart and Clarence William Truehart and his sister Maryalis Truehart Stevenson. Alan retired from the US Navy after 21 years of service, including as a submariner on the USS Croaker (SSK-246) and USS Scorpion (SSN-589). Alan loved coaching and playing all sports, mainly basketball and bowling. In his later years he became a passionate fantasy football player. He was especially dedicated to the many pets he owned and loved over the years. He was never reluctant to share his advice or opinions and will be dearly missed by all who deeply loved him. The family wishes to extend its heartfelt gratitude to Keith Langevin and Lori Meynard who provided exceptional end-of-life care. Final arrangements will be private at his request. The Truehart family invites you to share thoughts, memories, and condolences on the E. J. Fielding Funeral Home guest book online at www.ejfieldingfh.com. There will be a celebration of life service for immediate family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Northshore Humane Society in memory of Alan Truehart. Your contributions will help support the welfare and care of animals in need, which held a special place in Alan’s heart. To donate, please visit the Northshore Humane Society’s website: northshorehumane.org.

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