!!! NEW DAY/DATE - THIS MISSION HAS BEEN CORRECTED TO SHOW A DATE OF TUESDAY/OCTOBER 16 !!!The family of Frederick "Fred" C. Bumann has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the funeral services of their Hero, it will be our honor to do so.
Fredrick C. “Fred” Bumann, 75, of Santa Maria, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018. Fred was born on July 10, 1943 in Berkeley, CA to William J. and Elsie M. Bumann.
He moved with his family to Los Alamos at the age of two. Fred was educated at Los Alamos School and was a 1961 graduate of Santa Maria High School. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and for two years served on the USS Sproston DD 577, followed by four years of reserve duty.
His discharge was in Hawaii and he remained and worked in construction until returning to the Central Coast to continue his career in the construction and oil well drilling business. Fred continued his education at Allan Hancock College from 1973 to 1975.
Fred married Mary Jo “Jo” Peckham on February 10, 1968. Fred was a Life Member of the NRA, member of the California Rifle and Pistol Association, Life Member of the American Legion Post 534 in Orcutt, member of the Santa Maria Elks Lodge #1538, the Nipomo Men's Club, the Santa Maria Sportsman's Association, the Carpenters Union Local 1062 in Santa Barbara, and the USS Sproston DD 577 Reunion Committee.
Fred will be remembered as an avid hunter and competitive rifle shooter.
Fred is survived by his daughter Melanie, brother Robert P. Bumann, 2 grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Fred was preceded in death by his wife Jo Bumann on July 12, 2000, brother John Bumann on September 12, 1998, and his sister Virginia Farris on October 8, 2011.
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 church services to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
CORRECTED DAY/DATE-Time table for Tuesday, 16 OCT 18:0800 - Stage at Magner-Maloney Funeral Home, 600 East Stowell Rd, Santa Maria, California 93456
https://goo.gl/maps/KCANczyQPE720815 - Mission briefing
0830 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to coach
0845 - KSU to St Anthony Church, 270 Helena St., Los Alamos CA. 93440 (Flag line before and After service)
https://goo.gl/maps/mENum5HvqRm0945 - Est KSU to Los Alamos Cemetery 4777 Drum Canyon Rd. Los Alamos, Ca. 93440
https://goo.gl/maps/7YuEAXVK1GP21000 - Arrival at cemetery and Flag Line for Hero to graveside
1015 - Flag Line, Service and full Military Honors
R/C John Archuleta
PGR Ride Captain 805-441-8506
American Legion VP Area 6, 2017
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.
