The PGR has been invited by the Family of CMSgt Raymond Lischka to Honor him. It is our privilege to do so.
Raymond Lischka, a longtime resident of the Lompoc Valley, died Friday, October 29, 2021, at the age of 90. Born in Hartford, Wisconsin on June 21, 1931, he was 90 yrs old.
Ray enlisted in the Air Force in 1948. He served for 30 years, 8 months in radio, electronics and missile career fields, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant in 1978. His overseas tours included service in Korea during the 'police action', Greenland, and a family-accompanied tour in Germany.
He subsequently worked for Piper Aircraft in Santa Maria and Lockheed-Martin Corp. at Vandenberg AFB.
Ray married Caroline Baker in 1949, and they had four sons: Dennis, Terry, Ron and Dave. They were married for over 65 years.
Ray was predeceased by his wife Caroline in 2015, sister Beverly, and brother James. He is survived by his sons Dennis Lischka and Terry Lischka of Littleton, Colorado, Ronald Lischka of Lompoc, David Lischka of Austin, Texas, granddaughters Carey Lischka of Crofton, Maryland, Erin Lischka of Yucca Valley, California, Brianne Collins of Gerrardstown, West Virginia, grandson Daniel Lischka of Palmdale, California, 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson, nieces and nephews.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero and his family from the church to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would instead go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.Time Table for Friday, 05 NOV 21: 1000 - Stage at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary 123 N. A St. Lompoc, Ca. 93436
https://goo.gl/maps/1bRshsnFXBVsj6Kk91015 - Briefing
1030 - Flag Line for Family
1100 - Funeral Service
1145 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from Funeral Home to Coach
1150 - Accompany to Evergreen Cemetery, E. Cypress Ave Lompoc Ca.93436
https://goo.gl/maps/nXA3T2gRqmTHCD3561200 - Flag Line with Full Military Honors
Please bring your Flag, and Water none will be providedIn Honor
R/C John Archuleta (Milkshake)
ALR 26 Bakersfield
PGR Assistant State Captain So.Central Ca.US Army 62/65
(805) 441-8506
45jarchuleta@gmail.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to participate in your car. If this is 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.
