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Chief Randy Trouerbach
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OBITUARY
Chief Randy Trouerbach, RMC(SS), USN (Ret.)
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Chief Randy Trouerbach, RMC(SS), USN (Ret.)
Chief Randy Trouerbach, RMC(SS) USN (Ret.) passed on to Eternal Patrol on October 13, 2022.
Chief Trouerbach served aboard the USS Lafayette, SSBN-616. Chief Randy was not a Perch Base member, but joined the
Navy during the Vietnam war and served during the Gulf wars. Starting as a radioman on the Lafayette from 1971 to 1975,
he moved up in rank to Chief Petty Officer.
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Chief Trouerbach's qual boat, USS Lafayette (SSBN-616).
Services with Military Honors were held on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 2:30 PM at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024.
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Numerous family, friends, submarine veterans, other military veterans and active military were present for the funeral with Military Honors.
The U.S. Navy Honor Guard bugler played taps.
The U.S. Navy Honor Guard Team Leader.
The U.S. Navy Honor Guard folded the flag.
The U.S. Navy Honor Guard folded the flag.
The U.S. Navy Honor Guard Team Leader presented the folded flag to Chief Randy's sister, Ingrid, on behalf of the President of the United States, the United States Navy, and a grateful nation.
The U.S. Navy Honor Guard Team Leader salutes Chief Randy's sister, Ingrid, after presenting the Flag.
(l-r:) Perch Base Commander George Woods, Past Commander Howard Doyle and Chaplain Jim Denzien conducted the Eternal Patrol Ceremony.
Jim Denzien opened the Eternal Patrol Ceremony.
George Woods read the Eternal Patrol Certificate.
The Eternal Patrol Certificate.
George Woods then presented the Eternal Patrol Certificate to Chief Randy's sister, Ingrid, and the bell was tolled.
Family friend and religious leader Phil Goldblatt talked and sang.
Chief Randy's sister, Ingrid, thanked all who attended.
SAILOR, REST YOUR OAR! YOUR WATCH HAS ENDED.
Your Brothers of the 'Phin Have the Watch.
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate.
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