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Mohle, USN (Ret.)

Robert Mohle, USN (Ret.)

Mohle, USN (Ret.)

Robert Lieurance "Bob" Mohle, USN (Ret.)

1916 - 2010

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1916

DIED

2010

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Robert Mohle, USN (Ret.) Obituary

Robert "Bob" Mohle, 94, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2010, beside his wife of 18 years, Marilyn Amundson-Mohle. She followed, just hours later. Bob was born in January 1916 in Antigo, WI and grew up in San Pedro, CA. He loved to watch the battleships drop anchor at San Pedro Harbor and sailors pour ashore in their dress whites. He graduated UC Berkeley and was stationed aboard the USS Vestal in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The Vestal, tied up next to the battleship Arizona, sustained heavy damage. Bob, removing ammunition from the Vestal, incurred injuries and was awarded the Purple Heart. He then met and married Janet Johnson in Virginia, and they had two children, Robert and Charles. In 1960, Bob retired from the Navy as a commander after 20 years of service. The family moved to Manhattan Beach, CA, where he earned his teaching credential at UCLA. After teaching at Alexander Fleming Junior High School in Lomita, he retired in 1976. He and Janet enjoyed visits with family and traveled extensively in Europe. She passed away in 1989. In 1991, Bob met Marilyn Amundson, the second love of his life. They were married in 1992 and spent many happy years together. Bob was an accomplished artist and active members of the Los Angeles Maritime Museum and the Los Angeles Yacht Club. Bob will always be remembered as a man of the highest integrity, kind, always a gentleman, strong and yet a big heart. He was a great listener and good storyteller. We miss you and love you Bob Mohle. You will always have a place in our hearts. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

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Published by Daily Breeze on Oct. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Mohle, USN (Ret.)

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Our families long way back in 1972 on a Campground in Sicilia Italy and we were friends for life!
Bob and Jane stay always in our hearts! We love you and all of your family

Familie Dr. Charly and Anne-Marie Wegmann , Germany

October 15, 2010

I met Bob when he volunteered at the maritime Museum. I also knew Marilyn from her work at the Toberman House. Theirs was a romance that would make a lovely book. How wonderul to find romance at 70. I am happy they had a great 18 years together. It is a happy thought to think that they left for Heaven together. Thoughts and prayers are with your family. Fran Williams and Albert Alcala (Museum friend)

Susie

October 11, 2010

I too had Mr Mohle as a teacher in the 70's and remember his stories of the war, it was fun to be in his class, he was a very good teacher

October 10, 2010

Dear Robert and Charles (Chip)

You probably don't remember me, but my father and your father were best friends from a very early age. My father was Harold Simpson. My brother Bob and I grew up with your Grandparents on Meyler Street. I think one of you may still live in the house with the wonderful basement. I spent many hours with your grandfather exploring and listenting to his stories.

Your dad and my dad made their first trip to Catalina when they were 13 years old. They sailed to Catalina in a very small boat. I can't imagine allowing my sons (now 42 and 41) to sail to Catalina when they were 13 years old.

Your father was a wonderful friend to my father and our family. I am so sorry for your loss. We lost my Dad in 1985 when he was getting ready to celebrate his 68th Birthday. I know what a loss you must be feeling. As time goes by it will get better.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

My love,
Susan Simpson Thomas

p.s regards from my brother too. His name is Bob Simpson

Gary Hubbard

October 10, 2010

Commander Mohle was my eighth grade science teacher in 1967. He is one of the few teachers that I remember from Fleming Junior High School. I have often wondered about him. I am glad to find out that he had such a long full life. I particularly remember his vivid description of his experience at Pearl Harbor. It was a great history lesson! It has stuck with me for over 40 years. Commander Mohle was a great man. You have my condolences. God Bless.

October 9, 2010

Commander Mohle was my eighth grade science teacher at Fleming Junior High. My aunt was the librarian there and was so fond of Bob .I will never forget how he recounted his own story of Pearl Harbor to all of his classes each year. He was an amazing teacher and a genuinely kind man. I remember my 8th grade science faire project not turning out the way I planned. He said, "That's the point...it was an experiment. It isn't supposed to turn out perfectly." Lesson learned! My classmates and I were his last class as he retired that year. We threw him a party and all chipped in and bought him a history book on WWII. I still have a photo of that day. I told my sons all about him and his Pearl Harbor story. I am a teacher myself now and hope one day, some of my students will remember me as I remember him. God bless Commander Mohle. To his family, he was loved by many students over the years.

Deborah Striff

October 9, 2010

My husband, Jerry Striff, and I met Janet Mohle when we were both teachers at Aviation High School in 1971. Through Janet we met Bob. They were very special people to a young couple who eventually became engaged and married. They hosted a dinner for us at their home before our wedding in which we learned more about our Scandinavian roots than we every knew existed. Especially fun was the Skol tradition with Akavit. Talk about a way to get a party going! I've reminisced about that dinner and what a fine model Bob and Janet were for us many times in the 38 years that we have been married. They have held and always will hold a special place in our family history and our hearts.

Raymond Schneider

October 9, 2010

Commander Mohle: one of my fondest memories from my childhood was how you would, every December 7th, turn your science class into a history class, and share your Pearl Harbor experience with your students. I was only 13 in 1965, but this truly left a lasting impression on me. For many years I would tell family and friends about the wonderful science teach I had who was at Pearl Harbor and your story. Thank you for the service you provided our country and to me, a former student.

October 9, 2010

My name is Grant Reed and Commander Mohle was my 7 Th. grade homeroom and science teacher. On December seventh 1973 I walked into class and my love of history began. Bob ( we would never have called him that then !!!) must have come to his class room at o500 hours, you see he had used all the chalk boards to detail what happened on that day of infamy.The fact that he was their made it real and not a boring text book lesson.His first person account was better than television. To this day it is still a vivid memory.Just so you know I have a whole wall of Marshall history books and at least thirty of them are on Pearl Harbor in 1941 alone.
He was such an inspiration, his stories will be missed. I have gone on to get a B.A. in liberal studies with a minor in History thanks to his stories.I am a lucky person to have had him for a teacher he was such a positive influence, Godspeed to you Commander Mohle may the wind be always be at your back and the sun shining on you....

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