Clarence J. Fecht

Chief Fecht helped me during a rough time in Radar A-School, then we were both assigned to the Canberra and made three WestPac cruises together. He always challenged me to do better and be a better person. Although we had only one contact after the Navy I will always have fond memories and consider him a friend and major influence in my early life. Richard Ferguson RD2

I just learned of his passing today, my most heartfelt condolances. I meet Clarence in Great Lakes Il. in the fall of 1972, when I completed Navy bootcamp and went across the road to get orders for my first duty station, Clarence was there he was the Senior Enlisted Advisor for Navel Trainning command as I recall. Now when I was recruited I was promised by the recruiter that I could be a Seabee and when I got "across the road" I had drawn orders for Boatswain's Mate trainning, I was very...

My Father was a great example of commitment. Serving 21 years in the Navy and achieving the rank of Master Chief. He was a good father and taught his children good things. The best thing that ever happened to him was when he met and married Erika(mom). I will always love you and never forget you

Sorry to hear of the passing of Clarence

Uncle Clarence, was my favorite uncle love you miss you. Love the family and praying for you.

Dear mom, all of us kids love you dearly and will always be here for you! You took care of daddy. You made sure his needs were met. I love you with all of my ❤.

Mom thank you for taking such great care of dad. Us kids love you so very much and are here for you. Your very special to me

Erika, thank you for everything you did for our dad. You're incredible! Love you, Cindy.

I served with Clarence aboard USS Camberra during the Vietnam War. CIC was a busy and important function during operations off the Vietnam coastline. I was an electronics technician responsible for maintaining the communication equipment. Clarence ran the show and made CIC operate at a very high level. He always demanded that the communication equipment function at peak performance. I always respected him for his desire to do the job right. He was a great leader of OI division aboard the...