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At random: The USS SKATE (SSN 578) was the first vessel ever to surface at the North Pole, when on March 17, 1959 she surfaced there to conduct memorial services for the renowned Arctic explorer Sir Hubert Wilkins.

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Posted 2026-10-27 7:03 PM (#106310)

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Subject: Teusday Obits

https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/
https://ussvi.org/membership/eternal-patrol (USSVI members only)

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.

SCHWALB .. .. .. David Olin Schwalb, 80, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of October 24, 2026. Born on August 14, 1946, in Granite City, Illinois, Dave leaves behind a legacy of faith, hard work, generosity, laughter, and, above all, love for his family.
Dave proudly served in the United States Navy's Submarine Service from 1966 to 1971, serving aboard the USS Henry Clay and USS Lafayette. He was honorably discharged as a Torpedoman's Mate Third Class (Submarine Warfare Qualified). Following his military service, Dave worked at National Maintenance in Hartford, IL, before joining General Electric, where he established the Worldwide Marine division. After years of hard work and dedication, he retired in 2011.
On January 27, 1968, Dave married Janet Franklin, beginning a marriage that spanned nearly 59 years. His greatest joy was his family, and he treasured the time they spent together. Dave enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling, and simply gathering with loved ones. He was hardworking, committed, funny, and generous, with a heart that always made room for others. He loved entertaining his family and friends with his many "Dave-isms," bringing laughter and creating memories they will cherish for years to come. His love for God, his family, and his country left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Dave's Christian faith shaped his generosity and commitment to serving others. He served as commissioner of the Edwardsville Little League and co-founded the THANKS program, which helped provide support to children in need. Through his missionary work and connections to a church in Mexico, where he was affectionately known as "King David," he extended that same spirit of service beyond his local community. His faith was evident in the way he cared for and helped others throughout his life.
Dave is survived by his beloved and dedicated wife, Janet Franklin Schwalb; his sister, Judy (Don) Fencel; his brother, Jim (Barb) Schwalb; his children, Jeff (Kerri) Schwalb and Kerri (Mike) Jett; his grandchildren, Daniel (Megan), Claire, Ben, Chris, Justin, and Jack; and his great-grandchildren, Millie, Charles, and Dottie. He is also survived by his lifelong friend, Bud Terry, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends who will cherish his memory.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Olin and Mildred Schwalb.

MARQUART .. .. .. Dennis Merrill Marquardt, aged 84, of Morehead City, NC, died on October 21,2026. Dennis was born in Elyria, Ohio on November 5, 1941. He spent his childhood in Sandusky, Ohio, and attended Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. After graduation, he joined the Navy where he spent four years traveling the world and proudly serving as an officer on a submarine, USS Chivo. Dennis’ love for submarines is well known and in his last years, his ring tone was the ping from a submarine sonar. While stationed in Charleston, SC, he met the love of his life, K. Leslie Redding. They married on April 2, 1966.
Hugh Tyrrell (Terry) Beatty MD passed away on October 19, 2026, at the age of 86. He was an amazing man, husband, father and friend to all who knew him. His huge personality will leave behind an enormous void.
Terry was born at St. Anthony's Hospital in Wenatchee, WA on December 10, 1939, to Donald Turner and Aileen Marguerite Tyrrell Beatty. Driven to pursue medicine, he attended the University of Utah where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1965 and his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1968. His medical education established the foundation for a career that would take him into several specialized areas of medicine and military healthcare.
After graduating high school in 1957, he enlisted in the US Navy and spent the next 28 years serving the military community as a radiologist as well as serving as the senior medical officer on several atomic and nuclear submarines. He retired from the Navy in 1985 with the rank of Commander.
He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in which he served in numerous callings with a particular love for the Boy Scouting program. He also diligently served for many years in the Seattle Washington Temple. He was an active member of the North Whidbey Lions Club and served faithfully on the board for many years. He also played a key role in establishing the Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor where he performed in 25-30 different plays over the years.
Terry is survived by his four children: D'Le Aunne Beatty-Tobias (Tom) of Ajijic, Mexico, Todd Dean Beatty (Donna) of Afton, WY, Tyrrell Van Beatty DVM (Tiffany) of Kirkland, WA and Michelle Rivers (Rich) of Oak Harbor, WA. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, as well as three sisters: Anne Montgomery of Issaquah, WA, Candy Collyer of Kenmore, WA and Maggie Koeppler of Issaquah, WA. He was preceded in death by his beloved bride of 45 years, Monty Lee Beatty.

LOISATE .. .. .. John Pete Loisate passed away at the age of 95, on October 23, 2026.
John was born on December 9, 1930 to Mary and Angelo Loisate in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He graduated from Rock Springs High School (said in your most John-like voice) in 1948. He entered the United States Navy in 1951 where he served aboard the USS Arnold J. Isbell in the Pacific Far East and Pearl Harbor until 1955.
After his military service he met his wife Alene Christiansen. They were married on June 9, 1957. They have lived in Salt Lake City, UT, Lander, WY and settled in Blackfoot, Idaho in 1964. He worked as an electrician and electrical engineer until his retirement in the late 1980s.
John was an avid rockhound who spent countless hours collecting, cutting, and polishing stones - crafting beautiful jewelry pieces and tumbling rocks for the kids. He designed and built his own custom lapidary equipment including rock saws, grinding wheels, polishing tools, and rock tumblers. He loved the Wyoming high desert camping, hunting rocks and arrowheads, and backpacking through the rugged Wind River mountain range. John was a history and science buff who was particularly captivated by the wonders of space and astronomy, as well as the mysteries of evolution and paleontology.
Grandpa - affectionately known as 'GP' - was a teacher and problem solver at heart. He loved sharing his knowledge with his grandkids, teaching them how to fix and service cars, anything electrical from fixing electronics to fully wiring a new home. To those who knew him, there was almost nothing he couldn't fix.
He is survived by his son Steven (Brenda) Loisate, his sister Angela (Bob) McMurry, and his legacy of 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife Alene, son Terry, daughter Carolyn; his parents Angelo and Mary Loisate; his sisters Anita (Bruce) Glenn, Pilar (Andy) Anderson, Helen (Lawrence) Platzer, Gloria (Jim) Kincaid, Louise (Russ) Mahoney, and Evelyn (Tom) Micklich; his brothers Joe, Albert, Bill (Teresa), and Fred.

ENGDALL .. .. .. Born on June 19, 1934 in Chicago Illinois, William (“Bill”) was a longtime resident of Waterford, Connecticut. Bill’s life was defined by service, dedication, honor and an unwavering commitment to his family and country. Bill proudly served in the United States Navy, where he was among the first crew to serve aboard the USS Nautilus, the Navy’s pioneering nuclear-powered submarine. His naval career was marked by dedication, courage, and a deep sense of duty. Throughout his years of military service, he earned extensive commendations and accommodations in recognition of his commitment and contributions. His service reflected the highest ideals of the Navy and a lifelong devotion to serving something greater than himself.
Bill was also a talented artist. His cartoons of life in the Nuclear Navy were a big boost to the morale of his shipmates. He created dozens of caricatures over the years. His most notable caricature is of an angry submarine with its jaw clenched and surrounded by four swirling electrons. It became the seal of the USS Nautilus. Another drawing can still be seen today as you enter the USS Nautilus saying “Welcome Aboard”.
Following his distinguished naval career, Bill continued his commitment to public service through years of work in civil service. Whether in uniform or as a civilian, he carried with him the same strong work ethic, integrity and sense of responsibility that had guided him throughout his life. His 45 years of service represented a lasting contribution to his country and a legacy of which his family could be deeply proud.
While Bill’s professional accomplishments were remarkable, his greatest pride and most enduring legacy were found in his family. As a devoted husband and father of five, he treasured the life he built with his wife and children. His love for his family, his steadfast presence and the values he lived by helped shape the lives of those closest to him. Beyond his service and accomplishments, he will be remembered as a husband who cherished his family, a father whose example spoke louder than words and a man whose dedication extended far beyond his years in uniform.
Bill’s life spanned more than nine decades, encompassing a remarkable era of American history and a lifetime of service, sacrifice, and devotion. He leaves behind a legacy of honor, perseverance and love that will continue through the generations of his family and all those whose lives he touched.
As we remember Bill, we honor not only the sailor and public servant he was, but also the husband, father and man who gave so much of himself to others. His watch has ended, but his legacy of service and love will endure.
Bill is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Eleanor Engdall (nee Sando), his daughter Deborah Engdall and her partner David, his sons William G. Engdall and his wife Stephanie, David Engdall and his wife Alison, Eric Engdall and his wife Candace, and Mark Engdall and his wife Stacey. Bill is also survived by his grandchildren Julian Murillo and his wife Jaclyn, Jack Engdall, Corah Engdall, Mahra Engdall, Sophie Engdall, Claire Engdall and Magnus Engdall as well as his great grandchildren Elena and Mirabel Murillo.

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