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Location: NE Florida | Subject: Friday Obits
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=eternal%20patrol%20by%20ussvi
The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted.
I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate.
SCHMIDT .. .. .. Fenton - Merle Dean Schmidt age 85, passed away on January 5, 2025. Merle was from White Pigeon and lived in Fenton MI. He is survived by his sister Caroline and brother Tom, his son Michael and wife Cary, his step children Scott Troehler and Dianne Gabriel with eight grandchildren: Kyle, Lexie, Kathryn, Jack, Emma, Lilly Ann, Amelia /Arie, and Marie. Merle was preceded in death by his daughter Ronda, father Russell and mother Geraldine, brothers Bob and Jim, and ex-wives Janet Guth and Judith Butler.
Merle graduated from White Pigeon High was enlisted in the US Navy working in nuclear submarines and had a career in electronics. Merle was a kind gentle man who loved his family, nature and animals. His grandchildren lovingly called him Grandpy.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate his Memorial of Life on May 17th at the White Pigeon train station from 1:00-4:00pm. In honor of Merle, donations can be made to care for injured wildlife & support of children's camps: Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Road, Howell MI 48843 or: https://howellnaturecenter.org.
HARRIS .. .. .. William R. Harris age 75. Retired Captain and 29 year U.S. Navy veteran. Graduate of Annapolis and MIT Vietnam veteran and submarine engineering officer. Captain Harris was active in the North Shore post of the Jewish War Veterans. His work helping other veterans prepare and film oral histories of their service was recognized with a special recommendation by the mayor of Highland Park. Retired Vice President of MFRI Perma-Pipe Niles IL. Beloved husband of Nan Lorraine Harris nee Gibbs. Loving father of Gregory Harris Dr. David (Cheryl) Harris and Brenna Switzer. Dear grandfather of Elliot Ari Benjamin and Eilah. Cherished brother of Dr. Roger (Linda) Harris Rachel (Bob) McCoy and Hope Harris. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Jewish War Veterans Post 29 PO Box 291 Highland Park IL 60035 or MPN Research Fdn 180 N Michigan Ave Suite 1870 Chicago IL 60601 would be appreciated. Service Sunday 2PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.
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