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| Plankowner Posts: 5024 Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger results for 04/19/09. - (Bakersfield Californian) KIESEL, Ogden Miles "Corky", 68, passed away in his home on April 14, 2009 after a long, hard fought battle with multiple myeloma. A fifth generation Californian, Corky was born on March 15, 1941 in Berkeley, CA to Ogden and Emma Miles Kiesel. He grew up in Lafayette, and as a youth he distinguished himself in many areas. He was an honor student throughout his school years, became an Eagle Scout at the age of 13, and held multiple national records for age group swimming, some of which stood for more than ten years. Corky graduated from Acalanes High in Lafayette in 1959; the following year he enlisted in the US Navy where he served his country for six years as a missile technician aboard the nuclear submarine, USS Robert E. Lee (SSBN-601). He made nine patrols into the north Atlantic and became a naval "Polar Bear" when the submarine passed under the Arctic Circle. In 1967 Corky was honorably discharged from the Navy, married the former Sandra DeMartino, whom he met while stationed in New London, CT. He enrolled in Cal Poly, SLO and received a degree in Business Administration with a specialty in Accounting in 1970. He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. After graduation Corky and Sandy moved to San Jose where he took a position with Arthur Anderson and Co and became a CPA. He and Sandy started their family with the arrival of Mark in 1970 and Lori in 1973. In 1973 Corky left public accounting to accept a position as CFO and Sr. Vice President with Pandol Bros, Inc. in Delano, and the family moved to Bakersfield. In 1991 Corky joined the firm of Option Care which later became Optimal Health Services. He held the position of Sr. Vice President and CFO until health problems forced his retirement in 2003. Corky was dedicated to his career and was usually one of the first to arrive at the office in the morning and the last to leave in the evening. He was deeply saddened when his career was cut short by health issues. Corky worked hard, but he also knew how to have fun. His interests were many and varied. He had a private pilot's license, read voraciously, was a self taught computer whiz, and over the years pursued activities as diverse as scuba diving, archery, and astronomy. Corky had a great love of the outdoors, and some of his favorite pastimes were fly fishing trips with friends, family, and business associates, family ski trips, backpacking trips with his children, and golfing trips with Sandy and friends. In 1991 Corky fulfilled a childhood ambition and became a ham radio operator. Less than a year and a half later, he had earned the "extra" level of license, the highest level of license granted by the American Radio Relay League. He made contact with other "hams" in all 50 states and over 200 countries. Corky will be remembered for his keen intelligence, his incredible work ethic, his love of fine food and wine, and his dry sense of humor. Corky was preceded in death by his parents, Emma and Ogden Kiesel. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sandy; his son and fiancée, Ogden Mark Kiesel and Daina Moore, of Bakersfield; his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughters, Lori, Dennis, Kaitlyn, and Rylie Head, of Holden, MA; and his brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Susan Kiesel, of Corning, CA. The family wishes to thank Msgr. Craig Harrison for his spiritual support and the following health professionals for their loving care of Corky: Dr. Dean Davis and Dr. Vinh-Linh Nguyen and their staffs, the Alternative Care staff, especially Carrie Walker and Darlene Kiner, aid Benny Ruiz, and the entire Optimal Home Health and Hospice teams. Memorial donations may be made to Optimal Hospice Foundation, 1315 Boughton Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. A memorial service will be held at St. Francis Church on Friday, April 24, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. Ogden Miles "Corky" Kiesel 1941 - 2009 - (Daily Press) UNDERWOOD, Richard Lee, 88, passed away at Riverside Hospital on April 5, 2009. Born February 24, 1921, in San Francisco, he had resided in Newport News since 1964. Dick began his military service in 1944, in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the submarine service and served in the South Pacific in WW II. Following the war, he served on several submarines, and in 1956, took command of the USS Diablo (SS-479). He retired as a Lieutenant Commander in 1964 and started working for the Newport News Shipyard, as a design engineer. He worked on the 688 Class submarines and retired after 22 years. He loved playing bridge and was a member of the American Contract Bridge League and the local Unit 110. Dick is survived by his wife, Carolyn of Newport News; his sons, Richard (JoAnn Sclang) of Albany, N.Y., Robert (Rosann) of Wilmington, Del., William (Karen Zelin) of Santa Cruz, Calf., and Stephen of Hampton; stepchildren, Cathlyn McPoland of Newport News, Caren Brunick (Dan) of Virginia Beach, and Robert Simpson III of Washington, D.C.; grandchildren, Bret, Ann, Cody, Kobi, Zev Underwood, Alexis and Robbie McPoland, and Madison and Payton Brunick; and his sister, Margaret Sands of Pompton, N.J. He was preceded in death by his son, Chad. Services will be held at 11 a.m. April 25, 2009, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 372 Hiden Boulevard, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. - (The Sacramento Bee) KUHN, M. George, 85, of Citrus Heights, Calif., passed away on April 4, 2009, following a stroke. Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio, on February 29, 1924, he joined the Navy just after Pearl Harbor, on December 20, 1941. As a volunteer for the submarine service he served in the South Pacific Theater. During his naval service while on leave he married Virginia H. Blough on September 22, 1944. He was Honorably Discharged October 1945 as Torpedoman's Mate 3rd Class. He then worked in men's clothing in the Wooster area, before moving his family to Westminster, Calif., in 1956. He continued in the men's clothing business working for stores like Buffums, Bullocks, and Harris and Frank. After retiring, George and his wife moved to Prescott, Arizona for the wide open spaces, clean air and some golfing. During his life he was active in the Submarine Veterans of WWII as Chapter President, California State Commander and SW Regional Director. He chaired the National Sub Vets Convention held at Disney Hotel in Anaheim. He is survived by his wife, Virginia H. Kuhn, with whom he had 64 great years of togetherness. George was providing wonderful care for Virginia for the last 13 years following her open heart surgery and she now lives in Gold River. Children residing in California are Georgiana Rivera of Folsom, Gary Kuhn of Huntington Beach and Gwen Edelstein and her husband Mike of Gold River. George's brother Jim Kuhn and his family of Attica, Ohio, and sister Helen Coventry and her family of Dover, Ohio, share in the loss of their beloved brother. A Memorial service will be held at the Sun River Church in Rancho Cordova, Calif., on May 23, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. Donations can be made to John Andersen; Andersen, Horie, & Co. CPA's, 132 E. Lemon Street, Monrovia, CA 91016. Checks are payable to ''USSVI Charitable Foundation'' with a note to the U.S. Submarine Seal Beach Memorial which George was instrumental in establishing. This memorial is a moving tribute to all the honorable U.S. Sub Vets of WWII and is located on Seal Beach Blvd at the entrance to the Navy Weapons Station in Seal Beach. George requested to be interned at the National Veterans Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio. A great and caring husband, father and ship mate will be honored by the Eternal Father. - (Union Leader) RATHMAN, William F., 85, died April 14, 2009, in Concord Hospital. He was born November 16, 1923, in Reading, Pa., to William J. and Leona (Lane) Rathman. He served on a U.S. Navy submarine during World War II. After the Navy, he met and married Betty Weddle of Portsmouth. He attended MacIntosh College, obtaining a business degree and doing some teaching at the college. He later settled in Moultonborough, where he began his own real estate business. In 1967 he was hired to be ticket manager for the new Waterville Valley Ski Area, moving there in 1974. He also worked at the post office and the golf pro shop, where he acquired the nickname, "The Oldest Pro." He moved to Bethlehem shortly after retirement to be near family. Family includes a son, Bill Rathman of Bethlehem; two grandchildren; brothers, Donald Rathman of Allentown, Pa., and James Rathman of Reading, Pa.; a sister, Margaret Pflueger of Lebanon, PA. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Betty Rathman. Calling hours are Saturday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. For more information, go to www.pillsburyfh.com. | ||
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