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Otis P. Stoltz, 79, USA, Korea, Sun City-Murrieta 20 SEP 16
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The family of Otis Paul Stoltz has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Otis was born in Saint Croix, Wisconsin on April 7, 1937 and entered into Eternal Rest on September 14, 2016.
Otis served as a Specialist Fourth Class in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1958. Otis was stationed in Korea as part of the post-war reconstruction effort. He went to crane operator school as part of his Army training and made this his career.
Otis was part of the Operating Engineers Local 12 Union for more than fifty years. He served Local 12 on the Advisory Board as well as the Executive Board. Otis and his wife Bunnie retired to Canyon Lake in 1998. Otis enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle regularly and rode to Sturgis South Dakota many times.
Otis was also very devoted to his Church, St. Martha’s Catholic Parish, where he served as an usher. He also volunteered at St. Martha’s Food Pantry every week and greatly enjoyed serving his community.
Otis is preceded in death by his wife of fifty-three years, Bunnie. He is survived by his daughter Darcy and son Paul. He is also survived by his sister Helen, two grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and numerous relatives and cherished friends.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the Funeral Home to the Church. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the church, we will meet you there.
The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time Table for Tuesday 20 September 2016: 1115 – Stage at Miller-Jones Mortuary, 26770 Murrieta Rd., Sun City CA. (destination is approximately 13 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/558jWk5APED21130 – Mission Briefing
1145 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1200 – KSU to St. Martha Catholic Church 37200 Whitewood Rd, Murrieta, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/sEGazENJc4P2 1300 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the church.
RC: Dean Parker aka Deano aka Gofer
Patriot Guard Ride Captain
dean1951@verizon.net
909-732-7235
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Please remember to post your condolences for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?422692Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service.
