Eternal Patrol: Don Ulmer

Holland Club and Seattle Base member, Don Ulmer departed on eternal patrol on November 3, 2019 at Overlake Hospital Medical Center, where he was a Volunteer Chaplin for 20 years. He was surrounded by his four children, Karen, Jennifer, Monica, and Matthew.

Don joined the Navy in 1948 and qualified on USS Clamagore (SS-343) in 1949. He then went to the Naval Academy Prep School and on to the US Naval Academy, graduating in 1954. Don went on to serve on USS Halfbeak (SS-352), USS Barracuda (SSK-1/SS-550), USS Patrick Henry (SSBN-599), USS Corporal (SS-346), and then returned to USS Clamagore as Commanding Officer. Don retired from the Navy in 1979.

There will be a memorial service at a future date; we will keep you informed.

Please keep Don’s family in your thoughts and prayers.

Sailor, Rest Your Oar