Photo courtesy of CLOSED-Conrad Lemon Grove Mortuary
El Cajon, California
Jan 21, 1928 – Oct 14, 2011
Arrangements under the direction of Conrad Lemon Grove Mortuary, Lemon Grove, CA.
Read MoreJust a note on the Admiral's final resting place. Since I live one mile from the cemetary and on the way to Miramar commissary I decided to stop by and see where the Admiral was laid to rest. Section 8 second row. Remembe the Veterans Day 11/11/11
Minnetonka Shipmate in San Diego
November 05, 2011
Rear Admiral Lauth helped recruiting for the Coast Guard Academy several times by meeting with high school students interested in the Academy. He and his family shared stories of life and work in the Coast Guard. We will miss him.
Bob Vryheid, Past President, Coast Guard Academy Parents Association San Diego Chapter.
Bob Vryheid
November 04, 2011 | La Mesa, CA
Dear Kay,
Today marks a significant and emotional day in your life and your family’s life. Please take some small comfort knowing that David’s legacy will live on through many others, perhaps until the end of time. He was such a magnificent, positive influence on all of us who were privileged to know him. He enriched us and made us strive to do better. In turn we hope to have made a more important impact on those in our own lives, than if we had never known David. Thus I believe...
Chris Desmond
October 26, 2011 | Houston, TX
Kay, I'm so very sorry. I have many fond memories of Friday happy hour. You and David have always been gracious hosts to all around you. Love to you.
Julie Kennedy
Julie Kennedy
October 25, 2011 | American Canyon, CA
Kay, Susan, and family,
It has always been a privilege to be an honorary member of the Lauth family. David has always been a role model for us all. His warmth and kindness always made me feel welcome, and his creativity and love for life will continue to be an inspiration. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Love, Matt and Lori Johnson
October 25, 2011
Mrs. Lauth my deepest sympathies. I came on active duty in 1974 and was privileged to serve with your husband when he was the District Commander in Honolulu. I was sort of dating his driver at the time, Bill Cumpston, not really but we were great friends so I would come up to the front office on occasion. Though it was some years back, I remember him as being a fair leader and well loved by the staff. Those were some great years. I am working for the CG in Port Angeles, WA now as a...
Jan Freeman
October 25, 2011 | Port Angeles, WA
Kay:
As we knew it would happen, you can see the MINNETONKA crew is grieving Dave’s loss along with you and your family. We regret very much that we will not be able to be with you this week, but we will hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
Don and Gloria Bodron
Don Bodron
October 24, 2011 | Juneau, AK
Dear Mrs. Lauth, I was aboard the Minnetonka when David assumed command and had the great honor to serve under him although it was to be for a short time as I was transfered to the Pontchartrain to make the Vietnam deployment. I have come to discover that there was something special about that grand old vessel that all the people who ever served on her affectionately called her "the Minnie". At the most recent reunion whenever someone stated that they were former crew members there was such...
October 24, 2011
Dear Mrs. Lauth, I mourn the loss of your husband, Rear Admiral David Lauth. I will never forget how he saved my life by "medevacing" me off the "Minnie" in Yokosuka, Japan in 1971. I am so happy that I got to meet and talk with him in recent years at the Coast Guard Reunions, because we really made peace with each other. I offer one final salute. Alan Horn YN3 - USCGC Minnetonka - 1969-1971
October 24, 2011