Dan Zuhlke, HC1....Det 29

[Sheila Zuhlke]

My dear husband passed away this morning from a very brief illness....you may call me 716-754-8576

[Dan Arnes]

Association LIFE Member and Plank Owner Seawolf Francis (NMN) "Dan" ZUHLKE, ADJ2, Gunner, HC-1 Det 29, 7/1/1966 to 2/17/1967; HA(L)-3 Det 1, 2/17/1967 to 6/4/1967.

Spoke with Sheila and offered condolences. I had met Dan and Sheila at the Dallas Reunion. Dan and I had talked several times on the phone. I was working with an Army "Mustang" Sea Wolf helo Pilot and 3rd CO of the Task Force regarding a Silver Star he had put Dan in for through the Army. It was for his actions when SP4 Louis Turchi, was KIA in Vietnam, Oct 14, 1966. Unfortunately, he still hadn't found the copies of the citation/recommendation, but he was sure it had been approved by the Army. Tortuga CO refused to forward it through Navy channels, so he did it through the Army.

She said she would post Obituary on the forum when services are set up probably Fri/Sat. Dan will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery later.

It was aggressive and fast, Agent Orange related.

Here is an article on him:


Dan

[Mke Dobson "Ten Bears"]

Rest in Peace Seawolf, there are plenty of Seawolves in the "Hangar" now to meet you , with many more yet to come. Keep the coffee hot, and the gunships ready --- thanks for being there to start us off right in Nam !    

[Michael La Bella (ROH)]

Rest in peace my Brother of Brothers, may the good lord watch over your family in their time of grief and sorrow, like Michael D Said,,, turn the heaters on up there to stay warm and comfy throw a log in the fire and be patient soon we all will deploy to the Huey's waiting to take us on a new mission and in the background you will hear that ever familiar sound,,,   "SCRAMBLE THE SEAWOLVES "

Michael and the  Kat

[kid purington]

...Rest Easy SeaWolf...    Dan Zuhlke,

[Howard Jacobs ROH]

I can't remember the first time I met Zuhlke.... my memory isn't the greatest. I remember seeing and talking with him on the Yorktown a couple time and I even think I have a picture somewhere.  I've remember talking to him at some of the reunions... always had that smile.  We had some good talks every time we met..... I will miss him.  This is one loss of a Brother that has really touched me... he was a good man... and from what I've heard a awesome gunner.  

We will have our talks again Zuhlke... save me a seat at the table and keep the coffee hot.

I will truly miss you my Brother.

Rest in Peace...... in time.... we will all be together again.

[Bill Rutledge]

Shela, Dan will be missed, I am in shock this happened so quick,  We had so much fun at the Reunions and ROH,  glad i called and got you on the phone for our talk, Love you both Bill

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sheila and family during this difficult time.  Rest In Peace Seawolf.

[Dan Arnes]

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