From: John M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc.
Edgar Robie
Obituary
ROBIE, USN (RET.), CAPTAIN EDGAR A., 94, was born in Collingswood, NJ and died May 28, 2014 at Ginger Cove in Annapolis, MD. Upon graduating from Collingswood High School, he attended Drexel Institute of Technology in Philadelphia for two years prior to his entrance to the U. S. Naval Academy in June 1939. He graduated from the Academy June 19, 1942, a year early due to World War II. Assignment was made to the Battleship USS Washington which departed from the Brooklyn Navy Yard in July 1942 for the South Pacific. During the next two year period the Washington operated with Fast Carrier Task Forces from the Salomon Island chain up to the Kwajalein-Eniwetok Islands. The major battle involved during this time period was the decisive Battle of Guadalcanal, November 14 15, 1942 when the Japanese battle group staged out of Truk was completely defeated. He gained entrance to primary flight training in May 1944, and on January 2, 1945 he received his wings at Pensacola, FL; he was assigned to Banana River, FL for operational training in VP seaplanes. He then served in a seaplane squadron in Kaneohe, Oahu prior to attending the U. S. Naval Academy Post Graduate School in Annapolis, MD, during 1949-1951. After receiving his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering, he attended the University of Minnesota and earned his M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering with a specialty in gas turbine engines in 1952. Following schooling it was back to an operational VP squadron in Norfolk, VA and then a tour on COMAIRLANT Staff as Aircraft Assignment Officer. The inevitable tour in Washington followed for several years in the Aircraft Propulsion Division of BUAER. During this two year tour he was project officer for the research and development of General Electric's highly successful J79 and I85 turbojet engines. After BUAER he went to the Naval War College in Newport RI and then to command of a VP Squadron in Bermuda. This was followed by a tour on the Aircraft Carrier USS F. D. Roosevelt as Navigator. Sea duty continued with two years on the staff of COMFAIRMED in Naples, Italy after which he was assigned to SHAPE in Paris. In 1963, he returned to the U.S. as Head of the Math Department and Assistant Dean for Midshipmen at the Naval Academy. During this time, he earned his M.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University. His second career began immediately following his retirement from the Navy on June 30, 1965 when he reported to General Electric Jet Engine Division on July 1, 1965 in Lynn, MA. He became Project Manager of the J85 engine fleet in the U.S. Air Force and NATO countries. Later he took over management of the TF34 jet engine development for use in the U.S. Navy and Air Force applications. In 1973 he moved to Evendale, OH to begin work on the initial LM2500 marine gas turbine for the U.S. Navy SPRUANCE Class Destroyers. The utilization of gas turbines for ship propulsion, rather than steam and diesel, was a huge step forward in technology. The success of this engine resulted in its selection by the U.S. Navy to power all new construction Destroyers, Frigates, Cruisers and AOE type ships. NATO countries were also prime users of the LM2500 for marine applications. Industrial uses for oil and gas platforms, pipelines and power generation also helped to expand this diverse market through the time of retirement from GE on August 1, 1984. He and his wife then moved to Annapolis, MD, where they enjoyed life in the Providence area. They spent winters at their home in Vero Beach, FL. During the above years other highlights included- President, Cincinnati Navy League; President, Annapolis Navy League; Annapolis Association of Naval Aviators; Vice President and President of the Class of 1943; Trustee of USNA Foundation; Chairman, USNA Alumni Association Finance Committee; Member, Annapolis Rotary Club; Annapolis New Providence Club; USNA Athletic Association; USNA Golf Club; Life Member USNA Alumni Association and MOAA; Member, USNA Chapel Brigade Away Ushers. He is survived by his loving wife Patty W. Robie and family, including his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a devoted husband and father, committed to honoring his country and dedicated to his Christian principles. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the US Naval Academy Foundation, Athletic Excellence Fund, 25 Maryland Ave., Annapolis MD, 21401 or by calling that office at 410-295-4095. Inurnment will be in the Naval Academy Columbarium at a later date.
Edgar Robie
Obituary
ROBIE, USN (RET.), CAPTAIN EDGAR A., 94, was born in Collingswood, NJ and died May 28, 2014 at Ginger Cove in Annapolis, MD. Upon graduating from Collingswood High School, he attended Drexel Institute of Technology in Philadelphia for two years prior to his entrance to the U. S. Naval Academy in June 1939. He graduated from the Academy June 19, 1942, a year early due to World War II. Assignment was made to the Battleship USS Washington which departed from the Brooklyn Navy Yard in July 1942 for the South Pacific. During the next two year period the Washington operated with Fast Carrier Task Forces from the Salomon Island chain up to the Kwajalein-Eniwetok Islands. The major battle involved during this time period was the decisive Battle of Guadalcanal, November 14 15, 1942 when the Japanese battle group staged out of Truk was completely defeated. He gained entrance to primary flight training in May 1944, and on January 2, 1945 he received his wings at Pensacola, FL; he was assigned to Banana River, FL for operational training in VP seaplanes. He then served in a seaplane squadron in Kaneohe, Oahu prior to attending the U. S. Naval Academy Post Graduate School in Annapolis, MD, during 1949-1951. After receiving his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering, he attended the University of Minnesota and earned his M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering with a specialty in gas turbine engines in 1952. Following schooling it was back to an operational VP squadron in Norfolk, VA and then a tour on COMAIRLANT Staff as Aircraft Assignment Officer. The inevitable tour in Washington followed for several years in the Aircraft Propulsion Division of BUAER. During this two year tour he was project officer for the research and development of General Electric's highly successful J79 and I85 turbojet engines. After BUAER he went to the Naval War College in Newport RI and then to command of a VP Squadron in Bermuda. This was followed by a tour on the Aircraft Carrier USS F. D. Roosevelt as Navigator. Sea duty continued with two years on the staff of COMFAIRMED in Naples, Italy after which he was assigned to SHAPE in Paris. In 1963, he returned to the U.S. as Head of the Math Department and Assistant Dean for Midshipmen at the Naval Academy. During this time, he earned his M.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University. His second career began immediately following his retirement from the Navy on June 30, 1965 when he reported to General Electric Jet Engine Division on July 1, 1965 in Lynn, MA. He became Project Manager of the J85 engine fleet in the U.S. Air Force and NATO countries. Later he took over management of the TF34 jet engine development for use in the U.S. Navy and Air Force applications. In 1973 he moved to Evendale, OH to begin work on the initial LM2500 marine gas turbine for the U.S. Navy SPRUANCE Class Destroyers. The utilization of gas turbines for ship propulsion, rather than steam and diesel, was a huge step forward in technology. The success of this engine resulted in its selection by the U.S. Navy to power all new construction Destroyers, Frigates, Cruisers and AOE type ships. NATO countries were also prime users of the LM2500 for marine applications. Industrial uses for oil and gas platforms, pipelines and power generation also helped to expand this diverse market through the time of retirement from GE on August 1, 1984. He and his wife then moved to Annapolis, MD, where they enjoyed life in the Providence area. They spent winters at their home in Vero Beach, FL. During the above years other highlights included- President, Cincinnati Navy League; President, Annapolis Navy League; Annapolis Association of Naval Aviators; Vice President and President of the Class of 1943; Trustee of USNA Foundation; Chairman, USNA Alumni Association Finance Committee; Member, Annapolis Rotary Club; Annapolis New Providence Club; USNA Athletic Association; USNA Golf Club; Life Member USNA Alumni Association and MOAA; Member, USNA Chapel Brigade Away Ushers. He is survived by his loving wife Patty W. Robie and family, including his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a devoted husband and father, committed to honoring his country and dedicated to his Christian principles. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the US Naval Academy Foundation, Athletic Excellence Fund, 25 Maryland Ave., Annapolis MD, 21401 or by calling that office at 410-295-4095. Inurnment will be in the Naval Academy Columbarium at a later date.
From: John M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc.
Edgar Robie
Obituary
ROBIE, USN (RET.), CAPTAIN EDGAR A., 94, was born in Collingswood, NJ and died May 28, 2014 at Ginger Cove in Annapolis, MD. Upon graduating from Collingswood High School, he attended Drexel Institute of Technology in Philadelphia for two years prior to his entrance to the U. S. Naval Academy in June 1939. He graduated from the Academy June 19, 1942, a year early due to World War II. Assignment was made to the Battleship USS Washington which departed from the Brooklyn Navy Yard in July 1942 for the South Pacific. During the next two year period the Washington operated with Fast Carrier Task Forces from the Salomon Island chain up to the Kwajalein-Eniwetok Islands. The major battle involved during this time period was the decisive Battle of Guadalcanal, November 14 15, 1942 when the Japanese battle group staged out of Truk was completely defeated. He gained entrance to primary flight training in May 1944, and on January 2, 1945 he received his wings at Pensacola, FL; he was assigned to Banana River, FL for operational training in VP seaplanes. He then served in a seaplane squadron in Kaneohe, Oahu prior to attending the U. S. Naval Academy Post Graduate School in Annapolis, MD, during 1949-1951. After receiving his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering, he attended the University of Minnesota and earned his M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering with a specialty in gas turbine engines in 1952. Following schooling it was back to an operational VP squadron in Norfolk, VA and then a tour on COMAIRLANT Staff as Aircraft Assignment Officer. The inevitable tour in Washington followed for several years in the Aircraft Propulsion Division of BUAER. During this two year tour he was project officer for the research and development of General Electric's highly successful J79 and I85 turbojet engines. After BUAER he went to the Naval War College in Newport RI and then to command of a VP Squadron in Bermuda. This was followed by a tour on the Aircraft Carrier USS F. D. Roosevelt as Navigator. Sea duty continued with two years on the staff of COMFAIRMED in Naples, Italy after which he was assigned to SHAPE in Paris. In 1963, he returned to the U.S. as Head of the Math Department and Assistant Dean for Midshipmen at the Naval Academy. During this time, he earned his M.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University. His second career began immediately following his retirement from the Navy on June 30, 1965 when he reported to General Electric Jet Engine Division on July 1, 1965 in Lynn, MA. He became Project Manager of the J85 engine fleet in the U.S. Air Force and NATO countries. Later he took over management of the TF34 jet engine development for use in the U.S. Navy and Air Force applications. In 1973 he moved to Evendale, OH to begin work on the initial LM2500 marine gas turbine for the U.S. Navy SPRUANCE Class Destroyers. The utilization of gas turbines for ship propulsion, rather than steam and diesel, was a huge step forward in technology. The success of this engine resulted in its selection by the U.S. Navy to power all new construction Destroyers, Frigates, Cruisers and AOE type ships. NATO countries were also prime users of the LM2500 for marine applications. Industrial uses for oil and gas platforms, pipelines and power generation also helped to expand this diverse market through the time of retirement from GE on August 1, 1984. He and his wife then moved to Annapolis, MD, where they enjoyed life in the Providence area. They spent winters at their home in Vero Beach, FL. During the above years other highlights included- President, Cincinnati Navy League; President, Annapolis Navy League; Annapolis Association of Naval Aviators; Vice President and President of the Class of 1943; Trustee of USNA Foundation; Chairman, USNA Alumni Association Finance Committee; Member, Annapolis Rotary Club; Annapolis New Providence Club; USNA Athletic Association; USNA Golf Club; Life Member USNA Alumni Association and MOAA; Member, USNA Chapel Brigade Away Ushers. He is survived by his loving wife Patty W. Robie and family, including his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a devoted husband and father, committed to honoring his country and dedicated to his Christian principles. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the US Naval Academy Foundation, Athletic Excellence Fund, 25 Maryland Ave., Annapolis MD, 21401 or by calling that office at 410-295-4095. Inurnment will be in the Naval Academy Columbarium at a later date.
Edgar Robie
Obituary
ROBIE, USN (RET.), CAPTAIN EDGAR A., 94, was born in Collingswood, NJ and died May 28, 2014 at Ginger Cove in Annapolis, MD. Upon graduating from Collingswood High School, he attended Drexel Institute of Technology in Philadelphia for two years prior to his entrance to the U. S. Naval Academy in June 1939. He graduated from the Academy June 19, 1942, a year early due to World War II. Assignment was made to the Battleship USS Washington which departed from the Brooklyn Navy Yard in July 1942 for the South Pacific. During the next two year period the Washington operated with Fast Carrier Task Forces from the Salomon Island chain up to the Kwajalein-Eniwetok Islands. The major battle involved during this time period was the decisive Battle of Guadalcanal, November 14 15, 1942 when the Japanese battle group staged out of Truk was completely defeated. He gained entrance to primary flight training in May 1944, and on January 2, 1945 he received his wings at Pensacola, FL; he was assigned to Banana River, FL for operational training in VP seaplanes. He then served in a seaplane squadron in Kaneohe, Oahu prior to attending the U. S. Naval Academy Post Graduate School in Annapolis, MD, during 1949-1951. After receiving his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering, he attended the University of Minnesota and earned his M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering with a specialty in gas turbine engines in 1952. Following schooling it was back to an operational VP squadron in Norfolk, VA and then a tour on COMAIRLANT Staff as Aircraft Assignment Officer. The inevitable tour in Washington followed for several years in the Aircraft Propulsion Division of BUAER. During this two year tour he was project officer for the research and development of General Electric's highly successful J79 and I85 turbojet engines. After BUAER he went to the Naval War College in Newport RI and then to command of a VP Squadron in Bermuda. This was followed by a tour on the Aircraft Carrier USS F. D. Roosevelt as Navigator. Sea duty continued with two years on the staff of COMFAIRMED in Naples, Italy after which he was assigned to SHAPE in Paris. In 1963, he returned to the U.S. as Head of the Math Department and Assistant Dean for Midshipmen at the Naval Academy. During this time, he earned his M.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University. His second career began immediately following his retirement from the Navy on June 30, 1965 when he reported to General Electric Jet Engine Division on July 1, 1965 in Lynn, MA. He became Project Manager of the J85 engine fleet in the U.S. Air Force and NATO countries. Later he took over management of the TF34 jet engine development for use in the U.S. Navy and Air Force applications. In 1973 he moved to Evendale, OH to begin work on the initial LM2500 marine gas turbine for the U.S. Navy SPRUANCE Class Destroyers. The utilization of gas turbines for ship propulsion, rather than steam and diesel, was a huge step forward in technology. The success of this engine resulted in its selection by the U.S. Navy to power all new construction Destroyers, Frigates, Cruisers and AOE type ships. NATO countries were also prime users of the LM2500 for marine applications. Industrial uses for oil and gas platforms, pipelines and power generation also helped to expand this diverse market through the time of retirement from GE on August 1, 1984. He and his wife then moved to Annapolis, MD, where they enjoyed life in the Providence area. They spent winters at their home in Vero Beach, FL. During the above years other highlights included- President, Cincinnati Navy League; President, Annapolis Navy League; Annapolis Association of Naval Aviators; Vice President and President of the Class of 1943; Trustee of USNA Foundation; Chairman, USNA Alumni Association Finance Committee; Member, Annapolis Rotary Club; Annapolis New Providence Club; USNA Athletic Association; USNA Golf Club; Life Member USNA Alumni Association and MOAA; Member, USNA Chapel Brigade Away Ushers. He is survived by his loving wife Patty W. Robie and family, including his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a devoted husband and father, committed to honoring his country and dedicated to his Christian principles. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the US Naval Academy Foundation, Athletic Excellence Fund, 25 Maryland Ave., Annapolis MD, 21401 or by calling that office at 410-295-4095. Inurnment will be in the Naval Academy Columbarium at a later date.
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