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1958
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2019
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Daniel Butler Obituary
He enlisted in the United States Navy in September 1976 and proudly served as a machinist mate on numerous nuclear power submarines.
While attending the Naval Nuclear Power School in Orlando in 1977, he met his wife Pamela and they were married in 1979.
In June 1986, Dan received his commission as a limited duty officer. His career took them to numerous duty stations on both the east and west coasts, Hawaii and Guam.
Their daughter, Kelly, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii during Dan's assignment to the Pearl Harbor Naval Reactors Office.
Although Dan's career included many challenging and exciting duty stations, his assignments to deep submergence vehicles Seacliff and Turtle from 1992 to 1995 were some of the most memorable experiences.
Dan's final duty of his distinguished Naval career was as the Engineer Officer for the Advanced SEAL Delivery Systems Fleet Introduction Team.
After his retirement, he continued his work
with the ASDS project through Oceaneering International.
Dan's love of underwater exploration led him to become a certified diving instructor.
His diving adventures led him from the Bahamas to the Cayman and British Virgin Islands, Truk Lagoon to the Great Barrier Reef.
In the early 1980s, Dan discovered the beauty of the Florida springs and became a certified cave diver.
He enjoyed the challenges of the technology and navigating these new dive sites.
His quick wit, patience and incredibly methodical ways of doing things made him a great dive buddy and friend.
A 20 year resident of Citrus County, he was a member of the Sturgeon base submarine veterans' group and could always tell a good sea story.
He will be missed by his many friends and family.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Pamela, daughter Kelly, mother Mary, and brothers Mark and Craig, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 11:00AM at St. Elizabeth Anne Seaton Catholic Church in Citrus Springs Florida, with a luncheon to follow at the church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Butler
Timothy Jacoby
April 6, 2023
So very sad. Was fondly remembering my old shipmate today and decided to look him up. Dan was a wonderful person, so sorry. Hope Pam is well. Best, Tim Jacoby
Mark & Cindy Arnstam
July 28, 2020
Served with Dan on USS Snook (SSN-592) early 1980's when we effected 2 deployments. Dan was the smartest NUKE welder, diver machinist mate to have served with. Dan was instrumental in making difficult tasks/evolutions fun. Methodical, calm and technically sharp in anything he was involved while on Snook. Seem to remember we got MM2 (SS/DV) Butler on trade from another fast attack (Richard B. Russell) and he was qualified EWS. Our engineer, CDR J.H. Sohl and MPA, ADM John Clarke Orzalli will remember what value Dan brought to our ship. Prayers and condolences to Pamela and Kelly.
May 21, 2019
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family. I hope that the promise in 1Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring. May the God of all comfort grant you peace and strength during this difficult time.
Mike and Ann Hopper
May 17, 2019
God Bless You and Your daughter Pam. Our deepest sympathy.
Greg Nelson
May 17, 2019
Dan was the best and most methodical wreck diver I ever entered the water with. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
Kurt Terry
May 17, 2019
From 1983 to 2005 his was my cave diving partner whenever he was available and I was in North Florida. We even dove up a power plant cooling outlet, in Hawaii, until the water got so hot I couldn't stand it. So many memories with he, Pam and Kelly
Jim Teague
May 17, 2019
I worked with Dan on Turtle and Seacliff at North Island, really good guy,
Steve Walsh
May 16, 2019
I worked with Dan in the 1990's and 2000's. He was a very thorough engineer and a great friend to work with.
His personality of always cracking a joke to get people laughing will be missed as well.
I will miss talking to you Dan by phone and email.
Paul Castle
May 16, 2019
Great Dive Partner and Friend. He will always be missed by this Navy Diver.
Rick Cecchetti
May 16, 2019
One of my favorite colleagues and friends, we will all miss his quick wit and vast knowledge. We are poorer for his passing.
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