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Denzil Pauli Obituary


DENZIL CARLAND PAULI  
Of Silver Spring, MD passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Denzil was a scientist, physicist, outdoorsman and family man. As an early oceanographer, he led underseas habitat programs such as Sealab II and Tektite I. Beloved husband of Ruth J. Pauli; devoted father of Andrew D. (Joop) Pauli and James G. (Dana) Pauli; loved grandfather of Allison, Jennifer and Benjamin; treasured great-grandfather of Matthew, Zachary, Christina and Jessica; cherished brother of Mary Pauli Ebert and Jacquelyn Pauli Benson. Funeral service at Grace Episcopal Church, 1607 Grace Church Road, Silver Spring MD on Thursday, December 8, at 1:30 p.m. Graveside service at Norbeck Memorial Park, Batchellors Forest Road & Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD, on Friday, December 9, 2011.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 4, 2011.

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George Hensen USN NCBU201

July 4, 2025

I believe I worked with Mr. Pauli on project Tektite I in1968, there were 3 people from ONR over seeing our work. It was my first experience as a Navy Diver working with civilian government employees. His presence showed me how intelligence and responsibility are handled. May God rest his soul.

December 8, 2011

To each of you,myheartfelt condolence.Denny was a wonderful brother through out his life,accomplishing great things! I so loved and admired him.
Farewill, Denny.
With love and care, Mary Ebert

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