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| Plankowner Posts: 5024 Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger results for 09/14/08. - (The Day) GOERGEN, Joel David, 53, of Deep River, CT passed away on Friday September 5, 2008, after a sad but brief illness in Ipswich, England at the age of 53. Joel was born in Chicago, December 1, 1954, to a large and loving family. Later in life, Joel and his siblings moved to LaGrange, Ill., where Joel attended Lyons Township High School. He excelled in science, math, and track. After graduating in 1972, he joined the US Navy. He was chosen for the nuclear power school and served aboard the USS John Adams nuclear submarine. After six years in the navy Joel took work as a health physics technician. He worked at Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Station for over 20 years as health physics manager and the decommissioning manager. In 1990 Joel went back to school at Thomas Edison College earning a degree in nuclear engineering with special honors. After Connecticut Yankee decommissioning was completed, he received the opportunity to move to England in February 2008. He advised and managed the decommissioning of the Sizewell nuclear power station. Joel found true happiness in England. His warm smile and quick wit made him many new friends in the town of Alderbaugh. Joel David Goergen was an incredibly intelligent man who found joy in all aspects of life, however nothing made him happier than spending time with his own children. Everything he did from watching hockey games, coaching softball, to giving advice made Joel an amazing father. Joel will be missed by so many friends, family members, and especially his children. Joel was the loving father of Michael Sean Goergen, 23, of Boston, Mass., and Valerie Anna Goergen, 21, of New London. He leaves behind many loving friends and family including the mother of his children, Dawn Goergen of Waterford. He was the youngest of eight children, Joel is survived by five brothers; two sisters; and his father, Michael Goergen of St. Bartholomew Church, Chicago, Ill.; Robert Goergen of California, Timothy Goergen of California, Anthony Goergen of Bellville, N.J., Roseanne Byrd, of Alsip, Ill., and Goergene Calley of Countryside, Ill. He was also blessed with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Virginia Goergen, of Chicago, Ill.; and in 1990, he was also preceased by his brother, Charles Goergen of Chicago, Ill. The wake will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, at the Robinson Wright and Weymer Funeral Home, located at 34 Main St., Centerbrook, CT 06409. There will also be a graveside service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, located at Fountain Hill Cemetary, 57 High St., Deep River, CT 06417. - (Austin American-Statesman) SMITH, John (Ron), passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2008, at 6:10 a.m., at Hospice Austin's Christopher House. His wife of over 60 years, Georgianna Smith, was at his side. In addition to Georgianna, he is survived by his four sons, one daughter, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother, and four sisters. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronal Lyn and his brother, Bob. Ron moved to Texas after serving in the US Submarine Service during World War II, receiving commendations and a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in a Japanese depth charge attack. He was a proud member of the Submarine Veterans of World War II. He was the primary instigator of the restoration of the World War II submarine Cavalla, on display at Seawolf Park in Galveston, Texas. He also authored two books about his experiences in the US Submarine Service; Depths of Courage , co-authored with Flint Whitlock, and Torpedo Man . Ron worked in the automobile industry for most of his life and owned Elgin Ford from l971 to l974. Using his colorful charm, he dressed as the Easter Bunny in television commercials to build his business. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. at Harrell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Austin or Submarine Veterans, Inc. Scholarship Fund. - (Express-News) SALEH, Richard E., 83, entered into rest on September 8, 2008. Mr. Saleh was a retired WWII Veteran and a highly decorated submarine commander and training officer for the United States Navy. He served actively for 32 years in Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Philippines, Japan, and England. Mr. Saleh was also a Mason, a Shriner, and a member of the Scottish Rite. He also enjoyed being a long time member of the Shrine bagpipe marching band. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Rose Saleh; and his wife of 22 years, Gussie Saleh. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Marie Saleh, his sister Sandra Kundert and her husband Jerry, of Sacramento, CA; his sister Myrna Saleh of Porterville, CA; his step-children Rick McConnell, Mike McConnell, Kelly Lozano, and four grandchildren. A 12:30 P.M., Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. Family will begin to receive friends at 12:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shriners Burn Hospital-Galveston, 815 Market St., Galveston, TX 77550-2725, Heart of Texas Greyhound Adoption, 24430 Camp Site, San Antonio, TX 78264, or a charity of choice will be greatly appreciated. You may sign the on-line guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. Mission Park Funeral Chapels, North. - (Toledo Blade) RESNICK, Melvin L. died Thursday evening, September 11, 2008, in his home with his family at his side. He was born in New York City on June 27, 1927, to Jack and Ida Resnick. In 1932, the family moved to Toledo and established a laundry and dry cleaning company to be known as the LaSalle Cleaners in downtown Toledo. Mel did not attend his graduation from Devilbiss, instead he joined the Navy and participated in World War II on a submarine and later on a PT boat. Upon returning home to Toledo he became a student at the Ohio State Law School graduating in 1952. He joined the law firm of Gorman and Barone. In 1961 he became an Assistant Lucas County Prosecutor where he tried hundreds of felony cases. In 1970, a death penalty case, State vs. Crapton was accepted in the United States Supreme Court on the issues of bifurcated trial in death penalty cases and the issue of lack of adequate guide lines for jury determination. He successfully won the Crapton case which was later altered creating the bifurcation of guilt and innocence and creation of mitigating circumstances guide lines for the jury to determine when the death penalty was proper. Judge Mel, as he was fondly called by all, was instrumental in assisting young lawyers in perfecting their skills. He did this during his years as Assistant Prosecutor and continued the practice as a Judge. Judge Mel was first elected to the Lucas County Common Pleas Court in 1976 and remained there until 1990 when he was appointed to the Sixth District Court of Appeals. While he was known for being a tough judge he possessed great compassion for all, whether they be victim or defendant One very vivid example of this compassionate understanding concerned a young man whom he was obligated to sentence to prison. He knew what the young man would face in jail and was direct in informing him. He continued the sentencing and advised him to work out and strengthen himself so that he would be able to deal with what faced him in prison. Judge Mel was the recipient of many awards and honors. A few of which were the Ohio State College of Law Alumni Association presented him with the Distinguished Alumni in 1998. Recognizing his contribution of helping young attorneys he was awarded the Order of the heel in 1982. Upon retirement he received recognition for 50 years of dedicated service to the Bench and Bar in 2003. In 2008 he was recognized on Law Day with the Distinguished Toledo Lawyer Award by the Alumni. He was married for 38 years to former Justice Alice Robie Resnick. He is the father of three children, Kenneth (Elisabeth) Vice President and General Counsel of GE Oil and Gas in Florence, Italy, Gary (Rachel) owner of LaSalle Cleaners and Cynthia Hill of California. Also surviving are brother, Larry (Susan) Resnick of California; 6 grandchildren, Sarah (Tim) Schaffer, Mark Resnick, Nathan Resnick, Stephanie Resnick, Valerie Resnick and Jennifer Hill. At his request there will be no visitation and services are private. Arrangements are being handled by Robert H. Wick/ Wisniewski Funeral Home (419-535-5840). Tributes can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio, Hospice of Northwest Ohio, the charity of the donor's choice, or the University of Toledo Foundation for the Judge Melvin L. Resnick Law School Fund. Send checks to UT College of Law Office of the Dean, 2801 W. Bancroft, Toledo, OH 43606-3390. | ||
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Great Sage of the Sea Posts: 561 Location: Belleview, Fl | Subject: RE: Obit Messenger results for 09/14/08. Thank you to all whom have passed, we have the watch......... May you all have fair winds and following seas' God speed shipmates Darrin | ||
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Old Salt Posts: 461 Location: Medina, OH | Subject: RE: Obit Messenger results for 09/14/08. With gratitude to these submariners for their service to our country. | ||
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