William R. Osberg FTG1(SS) Obituary

Petty Officer Osberg entered into Eternal Patrol on December 30.2023.

Known as “Stretch” aboard the Segundo. He qualified aboard Segundo in 1963 where he served as Lead FT from 1963 to 1966.

He was a member of the USSVI Bremerton Base and a Holland Club member.

Sailor, Rest your oar, we have the watch.

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Robert E. Lee EM3(SS) Obituary

Entered into Eternal Patrol on 9/1/2022

Served Aboard Segundo circa 1955-1961

Robert E. Lee, 82 of Denver, Colorado passed peacefully from this world on September 1, 2022.

Robert is survived by his five children and their spouses, Anthony & Liz, Robert & Jamie, Elizabeth & Antoine, Andrew & Shelley, Amy, their Mother, Pearl, 13 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, his sister Fran, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Kerry, his parents, two sisters and two brothers.

Robert was raised in Denver by his Mother, Theresa. He served in the US Navy, worked at Mountain Bell and became a master plumber. He was an exceptional tenor and sang in several choirs throughout his lifetime, as well as performed in several musical productions.

Robert considered his children his best friends. He always had a joke and a song to share. He lit up a room with his contagious laugh and his love and friendliness for everyone.


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Jerry K Myers QMC(SS) Obituary

Entered into Eternal Patrol on 1/21/2023.

Served Aboard Segundo 1958-1959

Cold War Submarine Veteran, Jerry Keifer Myers passed from this life Saturday morning, January 21, 2023, in Pearland. Born August 5, 1934 in Rome, Georgia, Mr. Myers joined the U.S. Navy working with submarines and retiring after 20 years as a Chief Quarter Master. Jerry enjoyed playing guitar, singing country music, reading his bible and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Myers, Sr. and Mildred (Camp) Myers; sister, Wylene; brothers, William Myers, Jr. and Johnny Myers.
Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Betty Lou Myers; daughter, Pamela Myers; sister, Zackie Myers; granddaughter, Bridget Paus; great grandchildren, Seth Richcreek, Mackenzie Mitchell, Tucker Paus and Zoe Paus.

Sailor, Rest your oar, we have the watch.

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Harvey Edward Renshaw ET2(SS) Obituary

Entered into Eternal Patrol on 12/30/2022.

Served Aboard Segundo 1948-1949

Cold War Submarine Veteran, Harvey Edward Renshaw, 94, of North East, Md passed away peacefully surrounded by family, December 30, 2022 at his home in Hances Point.
Born May 27, 1928, Harvey was raised in Easton, MD. A patriotic man, his deep concern over the events of World War ll led him to enlist in the United States Navy out of high school in order to do his part to serve his country.
After serving his country doing submarine service, he graduated from the University of Delaware as an electrical engineer. Harvey began his career working for the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) and with the Bell Laboratories (Bell Labs) helping Ma Bell the current telephone system. With the advent of the “Baby Bells” he retired from the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company (C&P). Professional contributions included conducting research and engineering innovations, some of which in seismology are still in use worldwide today.
Harvey was a contributing member of the communities he lived in especially his beloved Hances Point in North East, Md for over 70 years. He demonstrated a lifetime of commitment to the betterment of his community, his nation, and in gladly helping friends and neighbors whenever the opportunity arose, and his lifetime reflects exemplary conduct on behalf of his fellow men.
Son of the late, Julius A. and Mary Jane (Hopper) Renshaw and survived by his children Ron and Amy Renshaw of Honolulu HI, Brad Renshaw of Hunt Valley, MD, Don and Robin Zimmerman of Wasila, AK, hanai daughter Alison Leonard of Aberdeen, MD, grandchildren Zachary Renshaw of Honolulu, HI, Sherry Hill of Wasila, AK, Tait and Lauren Zimmerman of Wasilla, AK, Sasha Zimmerman of Anchorage, AK, Philip and Esther Leclerc of Shasta Lake, CA and 17 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years Rae (Stark) Renshaw and his precious 2nd wife Sue (Collins) Renshaw.

Sailor, Rest your oar, we have the watch.

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John Payne EN2(SS) Obituary

Entered into Eternal Patrol on 12/28/2022.

Served Aboard Segundo 1968-1970

John Holland Payne passed from this life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the age of 78. John was born December 17, 1944, in Lakehurst, NJ to Holland Ivan Payne and Vida Maple Nutting. He was a distinguished member of the United States Navy, where he served his country in the Vietnam Era. After graduating with a Master’s Degree, John followed his dream of becoming a mechanical engineer, where he went on to work in the defense and aircraft industry. His passion for engineering rolled over from his work to his leisure time, as he loved working on old cars, especially Volkswagens. Because he took pride in being a part of a community of others like himself, he spent his later years as a member of Toastmasters, Submarine Sailor Club, and of the Masonic Phoenix Lodge 275. John had a love for Christ and made sure that he could attend church as often as possible. He enjoyed reading and spending time with his family, whom he loved very much.
John is preceded in death by his parents. Left to carry on John’s memory are his wife, Linda Sue Payne of Weatherford, TX; son, Michael Payne and wife Daria of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Kathlyn Luliak and husband Todd of Piedmont, OK; son, John Payne and wife Heather of Waxahachie, TX; brother, Steve Payne and wife Sandy of Hattiesburg, MS; brother, Dr. Karl Payne and wife Gail of Sammamish, WA; brother, Dr. Keith Payne and wife Beth of Fairfax Station, VA; grandchildren, Kellon Payne, Lynae Payne, John Payne, Elizabeth Payne; and great-grandson, Teagan Payne.

Sailor, Rest your oar, we have the watch.

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Galen Earl Trimbath RM2(SS) Obituary

Entered into Eternal Patrol on 9/29/2022.

Served Aboard Segundo 1948

Born in Bullskin Township, PA 11/20/1924, Eternal Patrol 9/29/2022 at Saint Paul, NE

Galen Earl Trimbath, 97 of St. Paul, died on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at Brookefield Park in St Paul.

Sailor, Rest your oar, we have the watch.

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David Ezra McClun, EMFN Obituary

Entered into Eternal Patrol on 9/9/2022.

Served Aboard Segundo 1952-1953

David Ezra McClun, age 91, passed away at his home in Walnut Creek, California on September 9, 2022. David, the only son of David Luther and Emma Foss was born in Preston, Idaho on February 28, 1931. David grew up in Preston with his older sisters, Anna Catherine (Kibby) Allen and Dorothy Williams.

David attended Preston High School where he played varsity football, and won a scholarship to the University of Idaho. After a year of college, he enlisted in the Navy and served aboard the submarine USS Segundo for his two years of duty during the Korean war.

In 1954 David married his sweetheart, Diana Hampton in Preston. They later had a sealing ceremony in the Los Angeles Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Their union was blessed with four children.

Encouraged to pursue his love for animals by his father, David attended and graduated from Kansas State University in 1960 as a doctor of veterinary medicine. He practiced as a veterinarian for 49 years, at the El Cerrito Pet Hospital in El Cerrito, California.

A man of many talents and interests, David was always sharing his good works with others. He was associated with the Boy Scouts, taking the scouts on many adventures where he taught them the love of the outdoors, horseback riding, and river rafting. David loved to work with his hands, and became an accomplished woodworker, creating many pieces of furniture and treasure boxes which he often gifted to his children and grandchildren.

David was a member of the El Cerrito Rotary Club with whom he took his family to Mexico over the Christmas holidays to serve at a local orphanage. He also worked with the Junior Achievement program, teaching many young people how to start their own businesses. In addition, David consistently taught his own children to serve within the community.

As a man of deep faith, David’s life was a reflection of Christian principles. He served in many leadership positions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. His faith in God and Jesus Christ led him to serve his fellow man and see the goodness in everyone he met.

David’s most profound joy in this life was watching his children achieve success and happiness of their own. His children are extremely proud to have had David as the head of the family. “Having a family that loves each other and takes care of one another is a rare treasure.” David Ezra McClun.

Born on February 28, 1931 – Entered into Eternal Patrol on September 9, 2022.

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Clarence T. Benefiel, QMC(SS) Obituary

Entered into Eternal Patrol on 6/3/2022.

Served Aboard Segundo 1954-1956

Qualified in submarines on the USS Bluegill (SS-242) in 1952 and was a QMC(SS) when he left the Navy.

Born on September 19, 1929 – Entered into Eternal Patrol on June 3, 2022.

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Charles Earl David, IC1(SS) Obituary

Entered into Eternal Patrol on 6/1/2022.

Served Aboard Segundo 1952-1952

Charles Earl David, 91, was born in Evansville, Indiana on August 15, 1930 to Walter Earl and Evelyn Margaret Frease David. He passed from this life on June 1, 2022 in his adopted hometown of Huntsville, Alabama. Charles is survived by Sue (Downen), his loving wife of 64 years; daughter, Lynn (Gary) Basham of Austin, TX; son, Scott (Paula) David of Somerville, AL; grandchildren, Lindsey Thomason and daughter, Faith, Katie (Nick) Woods and sons, Judah and Avery of Athens, AL, Josh (Addie) David and children, McKenna and Everett of Hartselle AL, Jeffrey (Ashley) David of Cullman, AL, and Jacob (Allie) David of Madison, AL. Charles was preceded in death by his four siblings, Harold L. David, Betty D. Strupp, Jeanette D. Oliver, and Kenny David. As a boy in the Stringtown community of Evansville, “Charlie” enjoyed scouting and tinkering with tools. He played football for and graduated from Reitz High School in 1948. Charles proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 – 1954 and was a member of the U.S. Submarine Veterans organization. After the Navy, Charles attended Evansville College (Univ. of Evansville) where he was president of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He married his college sweetheart, Sue Downen in March 1958 and they moved to Indianapolis where he worked for the Naval Avionics Facility Indianapolis (NAFI). The couple moved to Huntsville in 1961 where Charles worked for NASA on the Saturn V program from 1961-64. Charles then worked for Army Missile Command on Redstone Arsenal from 1964 until his retirement in 1985. Charles also worked as a defense contractor from 1985-93. Charles was awarded with five U.S. patents related to navigation and radar during his career. Charles and Sue were members of First United Methodist in Huntsville. They loved to travel and enjoyed many trips out west and in Canada. They loved spending time with family on trips to Orange Beach. Charles traveled “home” to Indiana whenever possible to stock up on donuts, ketchup and Libs chocolates. “Popee” loved to share stories of the old days and growing up during the Depression and WWII with his grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7 at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. The funeral service will be in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, June 8 at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Huntsville Memory Gardens. The family ask in lieu of flowers, donations be made to USS Alabama Battleship Foundation in memory of Mr. Charles David for the continued restoration of Submarine USS Drum. www.ussalabama.com

Born on August 15, 1930 – Entered into Eternal Patrol on June 1, 2022.

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Emeterio M. Villalobos, CS1(SS) Obituary

Entered into Eternal Patrol on 4/8/2022.

Served Aboard Segundo 1969-1970.

Qualified in submarines on the USS Segundo (SS-398) in 1970 and was a CS1(SS) when he left the Navy.

Sailor, Rest your oar, we have the watch.

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