APSS Perch, page 108
Robert (Bob) Putzer
from Bob's daughter, Anna:
It is with deep sorrow that I have to inform you that at 8:50am, on February 26, 2020, Daddy passed. He has been cremated and will eventually be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA with graveside services.
(edited from a longer message)
Bob Putzer story from Harvey Crawford:
Bob was on the stern planes (port lookout) for my first trim dive at bow planes (starboard lookout). I tried to tell "Whiskey Bill" (at OOD) that I had NEVER manned a dive before (not even under instruction) but he poo-poohed it off and dove anyway. Well, there was a huge bubble in the hydros that the planes motor could not overcome! After a crash dive and switch over to emergency tilt motor, I ended up broaching the boat, running the planes into the stops, with Bob turning white-knuckled on the stern stand . . . ala McHale's Navy!! Bob saved the day (maybe even the boat) by keeping us even bubble, if not under. Thanks, Bob!
Bob Putzer story from Bill Moore:
Years ago, when we hooked up with Bob on the East Coast, he told me a story that I will never forget:
He worked at the Pentagon. However, on 9/11/2001, he was just north of the Pentagon at a meeting when the plane went into the Pentagon, right where his office was! Talk about being lucky, blessed, or whatever you may want to call it!!
Bob was a great shipmate and we all miss him. . .
Rest your oar, Sailor.
Bill and Barb Moore
Bob Putzer in the shears - port lookout.
Bob Putzer and Bill Moore
November 12, 2004
