Obituary of Elmo R. Zumwalt
Elmo R. Zumwalt
Elmo Russell Zumwalt Jr. (born November 29, 1920 in San Francisco, California) was a military personnel who was best known for being the youngest person to serve as Chief of Naval Operations and was an admiral and later the 19th Chief of Naval Operations. Elmo died on January 2, 2000 and his death was because of mesothelioma. He died at age 79.
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- Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
- Full Name: Zumwalt, Elmo
- Common Name: Elmo R. Zumwalt
- Gender: Male
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
- Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
- Birth Date: November 29, 1920
- Age: 79 (at death)
- Also Known As: Bud
- Occupation: Military Personnel
- Political Affiliation: Democratic
- Net Worth: $1.5 million
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
- Favorite Color: Cyan
- Favorite Scent: Este Lauder Pleasures
- Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor
- Birth Name:
Elmo Russell Zumwalt Jr. - Father: Elmo Zumwalt Sr.
- Mother: Frances Pearl Zumwalt (née Frank)
- Spouse/Partner:
- Jane Carey (married 1942-divorced 1944)
- Mouza Coutelais-du-Roche (married 1945-2000, his death)
- Son(s):
- Elmo Russell Zumwalt III (died 1988)
- James Gregory Zumwalt
- Daughter(s):
- Ann F. Zumwalt Coppola
- Mouzetta C. Zumwalt-Weathers
- Date: January 02 2000 at age 79
- Place: Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Cause of Death: Mesothelioma
- Funeral Arrangements: Held at the Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Maryland
- Interment: Buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia
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Military PersonnelAmerican Born on November 29th Born in 1920 Born in California Died in 2000 Died at age 79 Died from Mesothelioma
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"Elmo Zumwalt lived a remarkable and impactful life, leaving behind a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire future generations. Although his passing left a void, he will always be remembered by a few. (V)"
"Elmo Zumwalt was a highly decorated United States Navy officer, serving as Chief of Naval Operations during the Vietnam War, until his passing after a long battle with cancer. (V)"
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