Hugo Edward Marxer

Captain Hugo Edward Marxer, USN (Ret.), of Marietta, Georgia died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 2, 2023. Born on May 22, 1933, to E. Hugo and Florence (Muelhaupt) Marxer, Hugo grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and Portland, Oregon and graduated from Portland's Washington High School in 1951 as the Valedictorian and Student Body President. A stand-out varsity athlete in basketball and baseball, he attended the University of Oregon prior to entering the United States Naval Academy in 1953.

Selected by Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, the father of the nuclear navy, he served on multiple nuclear submarines before becoming Commanding Officer of USS Ulysses S. Grant (SSBN-631) and Commanding Officer of the submarine tender USS Canopus (AS-34). His military decorations include three Legions of Merit and two Meritorious Service Medals.

After retiring from the Navy, Hugo joined the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO), which was responsible for inspecting and advising the nation's nuclear power generating stations to raise their standard of excellence in nuclear power. After ten years at INPO, he started his own consulting company to provide mentorship and training on nuclear power operations.

In 1961, Hugo married the love of his life, Miss Jacklyn Love, Queen of the Kentucky Derby. They were united in marriage for 62 years.

"Gramps," as he was known by his nine grandsons, was the beloved patriarch of his family. He blessed them with his Roman Catholic faith, love of country, love of family, and was an unwavering model of honor and integrity. He passed on his passion for bird hunting and fly fishing to his daughters, sons-in-law, and their sons, having walked many fields, rivers, and streams with them. He was adored by his family, his friends, and the men and women with whom he served.

He is survived by his beloved wife Jacklyn, daughters (Shawn Bendig, Gerri Critikos, and Dana Marxer) and nine grandsons.

Bravo Zulu, Captain.