World War II Navy veteran Ira ‘Ike’ Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105

World War II Navy Veteran Ira “Ike” Schab, One of the Last Remaining Pearl Harbor Survivors, Dies at 105

Ira “Ike” Schab, a U.S. Navy veteran who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and later dedicated his life to honoring those who served, has died at the age of 105. His passing marks the loss of one of the last living witnesses to one of the most pivotal moments in American history.

A Witness to History

Schab was serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II when Japan launched its surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Like many sailors of his generation, he was thrust suddenly into history—experiencing firsthand the chaos, fear, and resolve that defined that day and propelled the United States into the war.