William A. Schubert (Bill) was born September 15, 1922 in Miami, FL. joined the Navy December 8, 1938. Served with the U.S. Naval Reserves and U.S. Navy Stationed NAS Pensacola 19-39-1940; NAS Miami; AMM School, Norfolk, VA; VF-OTU-4 Green Cove; USS Antietam; November 198 - May 1952 in VP-49; NAS Miramar; FASRON 117; VFP-61; VF 121; VA-126; VA-134, attached to USS Constellation; VFP-62; transferred to Fleet Reserve 1963.
Memorable experiences include having served in several training commands both in the Pacific and the Atlantic Fleets and shore bases aboard, and flown in many types of aircraft and on several carriers.
He retired November 1, 1968 with the rank of ADJC. He received Navy Unit Citation, Good Conduct, American Defense, American Campaign, Asiatic Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory and National Defense medals. Bill became a charter member of the ANA in 1975.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Marcelle, of 56 years and his sister Emily Tuttle of Joplin, MO. He is survived by his son, Narayan and partner Nasus Aranus, daughter Susan Schubert Payne and spouse Joe, grandsons Dan Schubert and spouse Angela and James Schubert. He has numerous nieces and nephews, Cindy Hughes (Bill), Pam, Paula (Steve), Diane (Robert), Heather (Jeremy), Kevin, Ivan, Emily, Gracie, Jason and Tessa.
He is also survived by numerous members of his wife Marcelle's family, The Lemieux's of Canada and the US.