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Joan (Joanie) Alice Andregg
June 26, 1952 – June 18, 2025
Joanie was raised in Modesto, California. She worked 40-plus years as a bookkeeper, most recently at Quality Door.
Joanie was loyal, loving, generous, kind, organized, disciplined, and always ready with the perfect gift/nickname for family and dear friends.
She was an excellent cook, accomplished ice skater, passionate about gardening, fishing, knitting and archaeology.
Joanie leaves behind her loving husband of 31 years, David (Bud) Andregg; children, Clint Andregg and Dannette Cruz, and their families; a sister and nephew and his family.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Walter ‘Wally’ Schlicher
1943-2025
It is with deep sorrow and cherished memories that we say goodbye to Wally, a man whose lively spirit, quick wit, and generosity touched all who knew him. He passed away after a long battle with dementia on July 7, 2025.
Wally was born on January 21, 1943, in Florida. After World War II, his family moved to Hoboken, New Jersey where he grew up. Following his service in the Marine Corps, Wally relocated to San Francisco, California where he met his wife, Susan.
Wally’s first career was as a firefighter in Hillsborough, California. In 1976, he and Susan moved their family to Lakeport, California, where Wally found fulfillment as a general contractor, specializing in building swimming pools. His work reflected his dedication to creating spaces for family and community to enjoy.
A devoted husband of 61 years to his beloved Susan, Wally was also a loving father to Brad (and his wife Wendy) and Janell (and her husband Shawn); a proud grandfather to Kaylee, Ryland, Chelsea (and her husband Jeromy); and great-grandfather to Blake and Callie. Family was his greatest joy.
A passionate fan of Jimmy Buffett, Wally embodied the easy-going, island-inspired spirit of his favorite music. He was known for his quick wit, infectious humor, kindness and generosity, often surprising friends at the Lake County Fair with wine coolers and supporting causes close to his heart.
Wally was also an active member of his community, serving as a Lakeport planning commissioner for eight years and president of Little League. He dedicated his time as a supporter of 4-H and was a livestock weigh master at the Lake County Fair.
Wally's spirit, laughter and warmth will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
A celebration of Wally's life will be held to honor a man who lived to bring joy to others. In his memory, a fund is being created at Lake County 4-H to assist with unexpected veterinary bills and scholarships to 4-H camp. Please contact the family for more information.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Randolph ‘Randy’ Ishihara
Feb. 17, 1950 – July 4, 2025
Randy Ishihara was born on Feb. 17, 1950, at Santa Monica Hospital and grew up in Santa Monica, California. He was the second of three children born to George and Chizuko Ishihara, with an older sister, Monica, and a younger brother, Jon.
Randy graduated from Santa Monica High School, or SAMO, in 1968, where he was an active member of the football and swim teams. He went on to attend Santa Monica City College before transferring to Humboldt State University, where he majored in physical education and earned his California Teaching Credential.
At the time, California had a surplus of teachers, but there was a high demand for educators in Australia. Recruiters from Australia traveled to universities across the U.S. and Canada seeking teachers for two-year, tax-free contracts.
Randy accepted the opportunity and, during his final quarter at Humboldt, met Denise. Though he had completed his courses by the winter quarter, he remained at Humboldt as the unofficial "social director" before departing for Geelong, Victoria, in August. Denise joined him the following June.
They settled in the seaside town of Torquay, where Randy taught physical education at Geelong Technical School (Junior High). Alongside a community of American and Canadian expats, Randy and Denise built lifelong friendships, known for hosting some of the best parties, as recalled by one friend.
Every school break was filled with camping, fishing and traveling across Australia — except in 1973, when the couple returned to the U.S. to get married. They then returned to Australia, where they lived for 15 years and welcomed three sons: Rob, Rich and Scott.
With a desire to travel and Denise’s dream of owning a home, the couple decided to build their own house using adobe bricks and recycled materials. They completed the garage before Randy changed careers, leaving teaching to open a restaurant, The Flying Tomato Brothers.
Eventually, wanting their sons to experience American schools and football, they returned to California in 1989. With Rich and Rob in third and fourth grade, respectively, and Scott just two and a half years old, the family moved in with Denise’s parents in Altadena, California, for six months.
Randy took substitute teaching jobs while applying for a full-time teaching job anywhere near a lake or river — his preferred locations due to his love of fishing. He eventually accepted a position at Oak Hill Middle School in Clearlake and became a football coach at Lower Lake High School.
They moved to Kelseyville, where they reconnected with friends from Australia, Larry and Bev Bresso.
The stresses of their final years in Australia led to Randy and Denise’s divorce in 1996. Randy continued teaching and coaching, and helped establish the Kelseyville Chiefs in 1994, a youth football program for students in grades third through eighth.
Many of Randy’s past students and athletes share fond memories of Randy singing and playing his guitar at the end of class or on bus rides home from football or basketball games he coached in.
Randy later married Carol Kirk, who had three adult children — Anna, Matt and Becky — and a younger son, Billy. Randy became affectionately known as "Grampy" to Carol’s grandchildren.
Randy continued to be deeply involved in family, fishing and friendships — his greatest passions. Up until his passing he enjoyed annual fishing trips to Baja Mexico, Alaska, and Washington state with his friends. Randy maintained close friendships with his friends from Humboldt State, organizing an annual reunion campout that is now on its 35th year.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents, George and Chizuko Ishihara, and his stepmother, Seiko Ishihara.
He is survived by his sister, Monica, and his brother, Jon; his former wives, Denise Peterson and Carol Kirk; his sons, Rob Ishihara and his wife, Jennifer, of Penngrove, Rich Ishihara and his wife, Kristen, of Longview, Texas, and Scott Ishihara and his wife, Lauri, of Dallas, Texas; his stepchildren, Anna Oas and her husband, Jeff, Matthew Coulter and his wife, Sandy, Becky Simpson and her husband, Bob, and Billy Simpson; his grandchildren, Lucas, Briana, Ava and Dominic Ishihara; and his "Grampy" grandchildren, Jacqui, Audrey, Annabelle, Conner, Carson, Brady, Genna and Gabriel.
A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at 4001 Roblar Road in Petaluma.
Randy’s legacy lives on through his deep love for his family, his joy in building connections, and his enduring passion for adventure and the outdoors.
