USS Thresher Search Officer Raymond Stoetzer Interred at Arlington National Cemetery
Raymond Stoetzer, a U.S. Navy officer involved in the search for the USS Thresher wreckage, was interred at Arlington National Cemetery on July 9, 2026. His role included deploying markers for the submarine's location and conducting dives to examine the wreckage following the 1963 disaster.
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Lt. Raymond Stoetzer was part of the Navy's search operation following the sinking of the USS Thresher on April 10, 1963. He assisted in marking the ocean floor and later used the DSV Alvin for further exploration of the wreckage.
Stoetzer was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, fulfilling his wish to be interred near the USS Thresher monument. His career included roles in submarine inspections and a position at a military contract company after retiring as a commander in 1976. The ceremony at his funeral included military honors and a flag presentation to his wife, Barbara, emphasizing his lifelong commitment to service.
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