Robert D Ellis SO2 (1949-1951)

Bob & Millie Ellis

Bob Ellis passed away at age 88 on April 3, 2019, in Henderson, Nevada - one day before he and Millie would have celebrated their 66 wedding anniversary. He and Millie Houk were married in 1953 Of their four children, Patty Ann, the first, was born the following year in 1954, followed by David in 1955, Karen in 1956 and Michael in 1967. Much of Bob's work life was with Maytag, retiring from there as a Technical Assistant Manager.

Bob Joined the Navy in 1948 and was  assigned to the  USS Spangler on Dec 10, 1949.  He was discharged from the ship on  Oct. 22, 1952 .  He said that during that he spent  six months at the Fleet Sonar School in San Diego, CA, and another six weeks there  on the new MK 5 attack system. Photos from Bob's Navy days can be viewed here.

Tremendous appreciation is expressed to Bob for his efforts in establishing the Spangler's Annual Reunions from 2001 through 2014. Photographs from the reunions is displayed below.

View Bob's Navy Album here