Honor Mission
Charles E. Wildberger
United States Army
Cold War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 11/02/2023
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Charles E. Wildberger has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Charles, 83, of Casey Rd., died peacefully in the comfort of his home on October 21, 2023, with his loving family at his side.
Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, Charlie enlisted in the US Army on 30 June 1960. He was trained as an Auto Maintenance Helper (MOS 630.00), and was assigned to the 565th Ordnance Company in Toul, France. He spent 2 years and 8 months overseas before being released from active duty on 14 June 1963. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Private First Class upon completion of his inactive reserve duty on 6 October 1965. For his service, he was awarded a Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle).
Charlie later worked as a crane and elevator repairman for General Electric, Schenectady for 35 years, before retiring in 2002. A longtime member of the Mechanicville-Stillwater Elks Lodge, he also belonged to the American Legion Post 731, Schaghticoke, and was a former board member and coach for the Lansingburgh Little League.
Portions of the above narrative are contained in Charlie's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
11/02/2023 at 10:45am
Staging Location:
Divito-Salvadore Funeral Home
39 South Main Street
Mechanicville, NY 12118
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bruce Barger
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 8 March 2022
Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: Protect Yourself and Your Family from COVID-19, and CDC Guidelines of 3 March 2022, going forward, the Lead Ride Captain for any mission will be responsible for determining whether PGR members will have to mask up or not. Please ensure that you have a mask with you, should the need arise, and respect the LRC’s decision in these matters.
Special Information:
We will stage for calling hour between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm, then after a short service at noon we will stand flag line for dignified transfer and escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 1:30 pm service. There is another funeral at Saratoga National at 2:00 pm for another Veteran.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
11/02/2023 at 01:00pm
Second Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bruce Barger
Second Stage - Special Information:
Interment with military honors scheduled for 1:30 pm. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Dan Nolin
rs 10/30; MER
