[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 112 (Monday, June 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E703]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT RAISCH

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 28, 2021

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Brigadier General Robert Raisch of Lathrup Village, Michigan. His 
lifetime of service to both Michigan and our country is worthy of 
commendation.
  General Raisch was born December 8, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan. 
Following his graduation from Cranbrook High School, he attended Duke 
University where he majored in mechanical engineering. In 1951, Raisch 
was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps Reserve and began 
pilot training in preparation for service in the Korean War. While 
assigned to Marine Fighting Squadron 224 during the conflict, Raisch 
flew the F-9F ``Panther'' alongside fellow marines John Glenn and Ted 
Williams. For his heroism, Raisch was awarded two Distinguished Flying 
Crosses. In 1965, Raisch entered the ready reserve and held several key 
positions across the state of Michigan including Commander, Selfridge 
Air National Guard Base (SANGB) in Harrison Township. He retired in 
1980 after nearly three decades in uniform and founded the Supersine 
Company, a sign manufacturing business that he would operate for more 
than fifty years.
  As a Detroiter, Raisch was active in his community--mounting the 
Spirit of Detroit statue, serving as a Distinguished Clown in the 
Thanksgiving Parade (a role he would also take on in the Macy's Day 
Parade in New York City), and supporting numerous charities. His love 
of animals inspired him to create the Restore the Horse Foundation, 
which played a key role in re-establishing the Detroit Mounted Police. 
Raisch was a true Michigander and a proud summer resident of Mackinac 
Island where he directed local plays and took part in countless 
community events. Beloved by his family, Raisch would always point to 
his children Robert, Elizabeth, Laura, and Julie as his greatest 
achievements and his wife Susan of 67 years as his greatest love.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of 
Brigadier General Robert Raisch. He was a bright and shining light in 
our community and all who knew him can attest to his selflessness, 
patriotism, and unwavering wit. Our thoughts are with his family at 
this time.

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