Werner J. Steinaker, 91, Cooper Street, Watertown, died Tuesday morning at Samaritan Medical Center where he had been a patient since Dec. 10.
Calling hours will be at Cummings Funeral Service Inc., Watertown on Thursday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. with the funeral Mass on Friday. Further arrangements are incomplete.
More information forthcoming in the Watertown Daily Times
Dear Navy Point Family,
It is with great sorrow that the Rodems’ family has announced the passing of our beloved friend Jeanne Rodems, who died peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, September 10th. Jeanne have been part of the Navy Point membership for 20 years and endeared herself to all who have known her. Her departure will leave a great void at the marina.
Welcome back to all our NPA friends. Although it’s been a very long and wet spring, the marina has been busy with typical boat prep activities. Hopefully the weather will change and we will enjoy a dry and safe summer boating season.
The “Welcome Back” event was a great gathering of 70 or so members who enjoyed excellent hors d’oeuvres, beverages and comraderie. The sun joined us which is always a treat. The Association welcomed two new members: Sean and Lynne- G Dock and Dave and Sheila- F Dock. Alain and Irene-(new members last season), received their burgee as well.
Speaking of burgees, the Association purchased new ones which members can purchase for $20. See Don Gerlach if you need a replacement. Also have a look up the flagpole and check out the new large NPA burgee.
I would like to extend a special THANKS to Teresa Phillips for handling all of the membership renewals and lists. It’s a great deal of work, a vital task and Teresa does a wonderful job.
The next event will be “Walk the Docks”, 6/25 hosted by Liz and Wendy. This event has a global feel with foods from various parts of the planet. It will be a great way to see other members from across the marina! Get involved, there will be prizes and fun for all. Ask Dock Captains for details.
Other events in the works include the Bloody Mary Breakfast- 7/17, August Golf/BBQ- 8/13 and Septemberfest- 9/10. Stay tuned for more info, get involved, it’s the members who make our Association as vibrant as it is.
The Bridge:
Cmdr- Don Gerlach
V Cmdr- Jerry Burke
R Cmdr- Burt Phillips
Treas- Bob Winje
Sect- Mary Gerlach
AB Dock- Dick Germain
C Dock- Peggy O’Conner
D Dock- Liz Wallace
E Dock- Veronica Smith
F Dock- Ann Baker
GH Dock- Mary Hamilton
BoatUS Membership Renewal discount code for NPA members is “GA 82037 S”
Dear Navy Point Family,
It is with great sorrow that the Rodems’ family has announced the passing of our beloved “Captain” Jim Rodems, who died peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, April 10th. Jim and his wife Jeanne have been part of the Navy Point membership for 20 years and endeared themselves to all who have known them. Jim was best known for his quick wit and generous spirit. His departure will leave a great void at the marina.
Jeanne and the Rodems’ family would like to extend an invitation to all Navy Pointers to join in a celebration of Jim’s life at the Rodems’ residence at 701 Nottingham Road in Syracuse on Saturday, April 16th from 1:00pm – 6:00pm. Offerings of additional refreshments would be welcomed. Please join Jeanne, the Rodems’ family and friends from Navy Point to usher Jim off on his “Second Chance.”
Some corrected history, courtesy of Andy McPherson . . .
“History – his first TACO was a Pearson 30 that I had owned and was in our charter fleet. It was Marie Burke that christened the boat TACO. It is
now the boat that Mike and Kathy Senf own and have sailed since Bob traded it on the Island Packet.”
On Jan 16, 2011, at 1:15 PM, “Wes Bacon”
It is with great sorrow that I pass this news on to all of you. Bob Schlicting passed away on January 13th.
For those of you who knew “The Commodore” and his family, you will no doubt remember what a good person he was and how much he contributed to Navy Point in the early years (80’s into early 2000’s). For those of you who do not know how he got that nickname, ask me sometime – it makes for a GREAT story – as does the nickname he affectionately used for his lovely wife.
Bob had two sailboats – both named “Taco” – as I remember, one was a Catalina 30 (or possibly a C&C) and the other, which he unfortunately was not able to stay well enough to truly enjoy, was an Island Packet.
Burt, Teresa, Don, and Mary, would you please post this and the attached obituary to the entire Association so that those who knew him might be advised of his crossing the bar? Also, if someone would forward a copy of this to Marie Burke and the Germains, it would be appreciated, as neither of them use email anymore.
Thanks,
Wes
Robert R. Schlichting, January 13, 2011
Bob served four years in WW II, three years at various training schools learning to be a naval officer and one year as a gunnery officer on the heavy cruiser USS Augusta.
He was recalled to active duty during the Korean War and spent two years as operations officer aboard the destroyer USS Caperton. He was discharged from the Navy in May 1959 as a lieutenant, having spent 10 years in various active and inactive rolls.
Bob graduated from Rutgers University as a certified public accountant and worked for several CPA firms in New York City. He then worked for the Carborundum Company in Niagara Falls, NY, until 1973. He joined the Crouse-Hinds Company, where he became vice president of Finance and Planning, retiring in 1989.
He served on the town of Manlius Planning Board and was chairman of the board eight years. He was honored with an engraved silver tray after having been founder and president of the Horseshoe Lane Homeowners Association for 25 years. He was active in his church and being an avid sailor took his senior Sunday School class sailing every year. He enjoyed sailing on Lake Ontario with his family and friends. He was also on the board of the Salvation Army for many years.
After a long and courageous fight against Parkinson’s disease, he is now with his guardian angels.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth Eastman Schlichting; a son, Peter Robert Schlichting and daughter-in-law Donna; a daughter, Nancy S. Ackerman; a brother, Arthur J. and sister in-law Donna Schlichting, He has three grandchildren, Nicolette and Devin Schlichting and Cheryl Waite Bridges, and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his elder daughter, Kathryn S. Waite, on January 12, 2011.
There are no calling hours. Donations in remembrance of Bob may be made to either the First Presbyterian Church, 118 Arch St., Chittenango NY 13037 or the Salvation Army, 677 South Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202.
A memorial service celebrating Bob’s life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2011, which would have been Bob’s 87th birthday, at the First Presbyterian Church in Chittenango. Zimmer Funeral Home, Cazenovia-Chittenango, is in charge of arrangements.
The NPA-sponsored Bloody Mary Breakfast is on Sunday, July 18th at 9:00am. There will be a variety of breakfast items, coffee, tea and of course the traditional Bloody Mary cocktails prepared by NPA’s own mixologist, Dave Howe.