Gary Bischof was born March 1, 1938, and passed away in Redding Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014.

He is survived by his wife Laurie, and brothers Kent Bischof of Hemet and Dale Bischof of Weaverville, CA. He also is survived by sisters Sharon Niese of Riverside and Sandra Cummings of Paso Robles.

A full military service will be held at the Riverside National Cemetery, Staging Area #1 at 1 p.m. Monday, March 10.

Gary retired after many years with the California State Parks service.

He will be missed by all.

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