Patriot Guard Riders

Honor Mission

Lawrence “Larry” Willms, Veteran

USA – Korea
Waukesha, Wisconsin – 02-16, 02-17-21

Lawrence D. Willms, of Union Grove, died on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the WI Veterans Home in Union Grove at the age of 74. He was born on September 17, 1946, in Milwaukee, the son of Lawrence A. and Lorraine Willms. He was a 1966 graduate of Menomonee Falls High School and then he proudly served his country in the U. S. Army with an Engineering Company in Korea. Larry was a current member of VFW Post #9537 and Pewaukee American Legion Post #71 where he served on the Honor Guard. He was also the Past Commander of the Menomonee Falls American Legion Post #382 and was a member of the AmVets. Larry has no family but his friends in his veterans organizations and us.

Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral Home

1110 South Grand Avenue
Waukesha, Wisconsin

Steve Jensen

steve@jensenph.com

We will stage and stand indoors due to severe weather conditions. Please dress in layers to adjust to the environment.

Staging 9:00 a.m.

Visitation 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

American Legion Ceremony 11:00 a.m.

Military Honors

1. We will not be in proximity to family or visitors.

2. The Ride Captain may present the plaque and dog tags to the family privately. No other members will assist or attend.

3. ALL members MUST wear a face mask over mouth and nose at all times from the time they dismount or leave their vehicle until they depart. Members may remove masks if they are more than 8 feet from anyone else but must have it in place should anyone approach. Failure to follow this will result in being ordered to leave the mission.

4. We ask that the family and friends maintain a safe distance of 8 – 10 feet at all times (therefore we cannot line the immediate entry area or open doors).

5. We may participate in an escort maintaining a safe distance.

6. We may pre-establish a flag line at the burial / interment site not less than 20 feet away from the expected family and friends area and not closer than 10 feet from an adjacent flag.

7. I ask each member to make sure they have a mask with them at all times as well as hand sanitizer and possibly gloves (laundered between each mission). I have reviewed this policy with National and have their agreement that failure to follow this is not only a violation of the trust of the people we serve but jeopardizes the health and safety of all involved. Any person who does not wish to follow this policy should refrain from attending any mission. I am directing the Ride Captains to report any member who violates this policy. Any member violating this policy will be removed immediately and permanently from the Patriot Guard Riders.

Southern WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery

21731 Spring Street
Union Grove, Wisconsin

Tom Sberna

tsberna@wi.rr.com

Staging 1:00 p.m.

Committal Service 2:00 p.m.

We will stage and stand indoors due to severe weather conditions.

Please dress in layers to adjust to the environment.