Last Roll Call – Milwaukee Retired Police Association

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Jennifer Kaine, 51, retired MPD Officer, September 11, 2021;
Michael Campbell, 65, retired MPD Captain, September 7, 2021;
Kathleen Zibolski, 75, stepmother of MRPA member and Fargo ND Police Chief David Zibolski, September 5, 2021;
Richard Kwiecinski, 87, brother of MRPA member James Kwiecinski, August 27, 2021;
Franziska Ellenberger, 90, mother of MRPA member Konrad Ellenberger, August 27, 2021
Gerda Roesken, 92, mother of MRPA member Tina Poesken, August 23, 2021;
Thomas Meier, 65, brother-in-law of MRPA member Kenneth (Darlene) Johnson, August 18, 2021;
John Thalman, 77, retired Police Alarm Operator and veteran in US Army, August 16, 2021;
Jeanette Ketelsen, 91, widow of retired MPD Sergeant Otto Ketelsen, August 15, 2021;
Gerard Timmerman, 58, son of the late MPD Officer James (Karen) Timmerman, nephew of MRPA member John Timmerman, August 13, 2021;
Richard “Rick” Jaeger, 64, retired MPD Detective and husband of MPD Detective Gina King-Jaeger, July 31, 2021;
Marco Herrera, 44, son of MRPA member Efrain (Frank) Herrera, July 30, 2021;
Susan Hangartner, 77, sister of MRPA member Lynn Karlovich, July 29, 2021;
Constance “Connnie” Ramskugler, 70, retired MPD civilian Lead Police Telecommunicator, July 28, 2021;
Joseph Lagerman, Jr, 77, retired MPD Detective, July 26, 2021;
Theodore “Ted” E. Adrian, 90, retired Police Alarm Operator, July 22, 2021;
Kathryn “Kathy” Schmid, 77, wife of MRPA member George Schmid, July 20, 2021;
Gary Brown, 57, retired MPD Police Officer, July 12, 2021;
Roger Anderson, 93, retired MPD Sergeant, June 29, 2021;
Geneva Hafemann, 88, wife of MRPA member William Hafemann, June 28, 2021;
Robert Ewing, 89, retired MPD Sergeant, June 22, 2021;
Ruth Kuklinski, 98, mother of MRPA member Doreen Schildt (Husband- David also MRPA member) unknown date;
Jill Ardis, 77, widow of retired MPD Detective Lieutenant James Ardis, June 15, 2021;
Earl Marshall Sr, 81, retired MPD Captain, US Air Force veteran, June 15, 2021;
Edward Shefchik, 89, retired MPD Police Officer, June 12, 2021;
Robert Surdyk, 72, retired MPD Lieutenant, lived in Arkansas, June 13, 2021;
Karlie Alles, 23, daughter of MRPA member Michael (Kari) Alles, June 12, 2021;
John Finnegan, 77, retired MPD Detective, a founding member and President of the Greater Milwaukee Fire and Police Pipes and Drums, June 8, 2021;
James Ardis, 74, retired MPD Detective Lieutenant , May 22, 2021;
Larry Skovera, 61, brother of MRPA member Tom Skovera, May 23, 2021;
James Schiedemeyer, 77, retired MPD Officer, veteran of Army/National Guard, May 22, 2021;
Jean Flynn, 83, retired Civilian Office Assistant, May 17, 2021;
Mary Jane Ciezki, 82, wife of MRPA Ronald Ciezki, May 13, 2021;
Armando Brazzoni, 89, retired MPD Detective, May 7, 2021;
Carol Hartman, 79, wife of MRPA member Tom Hartman, May 6, 2021;
James Dekker, 73, retired MPD Officer, May 11, 2021;
Michelle “Shellie” Ryan, 62, wife of MRPA member Scott Ryan, daughter-in-law MRPA member Charlotte Ryan, May 9, 2021;
Donald Fortier, 74, retired MPD Officer, April 27, 2021;
Steven Sarff, 35, son of MRPA member Michael (wife- Joann) Sarff, April 25, 2021;
Robert Connolly, 72, retired MPD Officer, April 19, 2021;
Eugene Farmer, 82, retired MPD Detective, April 17, 2021;
Michael Gehrke, 79, retired MFD Firefighter and widower of MPD Office Assistant Patricia Gehrke, April 16, 2021;
Leo Bell, 83, retired MPD Administrative Sergeant, lived in Arkansas, unknown date of death;
Robert Carranza, brother of MRPA member Sandra Surdyk, April 14, 2021;
Bernard Parys, 92, retired MPD Sergeant, retired Oconomowoc Police Officer, US Army Veteran, April 6, 2021;
Georgia Tsopelas, 86, wife of MRPA member John Tsopelas, April 3, 2021;
Mary Falkner, 85, widow of MPD Detective Gerald Falkner, April 1, 2021;
Rosann Madden, 92, mother-in-law of MRPA member James (Mary) Sanfilippo;
Edward Henzl, 97, retired MPD officer, unknown day in March, 2021;
Delbert “Del” Troskey, 77, retired MPD officer, March 30, 2021;
Saverio “Sam” DeStefano, 78, brother of MRPA member Tony DeStefano, March 28, 2021;
Rayetta Laine, wife of MRPA member Dale Laine, March 21, 2021;
Glenn Allen Kasdorf, 91, retired MPD Captain, US Marine Corps veteran, March 20, 2021;
Josephine “Jo” Zuba, 94, widow of Richard Zuba, March 8, 2021;
Burton Ottow, 89, retired MPD Sergeant, US Navy veteran, March 6, 2021;
Perry Ulickey, 62, brother of MRPA member Chet (Chester) Ulickey, March 3, 2021;
Nortbert Hodkiewicz, 78, brother of MRPA member Lenny Hodkiewicz, February 28, 2021;
Linda Bohan, 75, sister of MRPA member John Semrow, February 25, 2021;
Dolores Bruess, 93, mother of MRPA member David (Gail) Bruess, February 13, 2021;
Colette Switalski, 94, mother of member Cindy (Dennis) Horewski, February 9, 2021;
Ruben L. Burgos, 83, father of MRPA member Ruben D. (Maria) Burgos, February 8, 2021;
Gregory Stein, 66, son of MRPA member Fred Stein, February 6, 2021;
Kenyatte Wooden, 45, active member/Lt. of MPD, February 2, 2021;
Chad Dirnbauer, 51, son of late MPD officer Charlie Dirnbauer, February 2, 2021;
Arthur Czarnecki, 78, retired MPD officer, unknown date of death;
Dennis Keller, retired MPD detective, February 22, 2021;
Wayne Helstowski, 73, brother-in-law of MRPA member George (Judy) Stockamp, January 29, 2021;
Ruth Buschmann, 96, mother of MRPA member Carl (wife April) Buschmann, January 28, 2021;
James Radke, 84, retired member MPD, unknown death date;
Raymond T. Franecki, 87, retired MPD , US Army veteran, January 26, 2021;
James Dandoy, 73, retired Glendale PD Captain, US Marine Corps veteran and brother of MRPA member John Dandoy, January 25, 2021;
Grace Starke, 92, widow of retired MPD Lt. Jerome Starke, January 21, 2021;
Pamela Grote, 76, wife of retired MPD Sergeant Richard Grote, January 20, 2021;
William Rupsoff, 78, retired MPD officer, January 18, 2021;
Maria Monreal-Cameron, 75, sister of MRPA member Isabel Monreal, January 18, 2021;
Gloria Tschachler, 91, wife of retired MPD Detective Lieutenant Hubert Tschachler, January 16, 2021;
Barbara Watson, 88, widow of retired MPD Officer Donald Watson, January 9, 2021;
Patricia Bzdusek, 86, mother of MRPA member Stephen Bzdusek, January 8, 2021;
Hubert Tschachler, 93, retired MPD Detective Lieutenant, US Navy veteran; December 30, 2020;
Jeraldine Jackson, unknown age, retired MPD Civilian Office Assistant;
John Steen, 78, retired MPD Officer, father of retired MPD Officer Staci Steen, December 24, 2020;
Greg Dobratz, 67, retired MPD Officer/member of MRPA and wrote the “North Country” articles for MRPA “The Call Box Newsletter”, December 19, 2020;
Sharon Vomberg, 74, retired MPD civilian Transcriptionist, December 19, 2020;
Jesse Kedziora, 97, retired MPD Sergeant, US Army veteran, December 18, 2020;
Dave Orlowski, 65, retired MPD Detective, US Marine Corps veteran, December 16, 2020;
Elijah Williams, 66, retired MPD officer, December 15, 2020;
Richard “Dick” Dworcyzk, 96, retired MPD Sergeant, WW II veteran, December 10, 2020;
Marlene Osse, 72, retired MPD Police Matron, December 10, 2020;
William J. Guy, 80, retired MPD Detective, US Army veteran, December 5, 2020;
John “Jack” Dirk, Jr, 92, retired MPD officer, Korean War veteran, December 5, 2020;
John Dzwonkowski, 77, father of member/retired MPD officer Sarah Polka;
Anthony “Tony” Dragosh, 90, retired MPD Detective, US Marine Corps veteran, December 4, 2020;
Steven Vento, 72, retired MPD officer, US Marine Corps veteran, December 2, 2020;
Gerald Kernan, 86, retired MPD Detective, US Army & US Coast Guard veteran, December 1, 2020;
Walter E. Shadof, 93, retired MPD Lieutenant, US Navy veteran, November 28, 2020;
Lorraine Gillman, 89, widow of retired MPD Officer Harold Gillman, November 25, 2020;
Donald E Werra, 77, retired MPD Detective Captain, November 24, 2020;
Barbara Tarczynski, 81, widow of retired MPD Detective Richard Tarczynski, November 23, 2020;
Donald Balcerzak, 77, retired MPD officer, November 22, 2020;
Kenneth Koch, 83, retired MPD officer, November 16, 2020;
Darrell H. Heinzen, 91, retired MPD officer, US Air Force veteran, November 13, 2020;
Frances Lodde, 96, widow of retired MPD officer John Lodde Jr, November 10, 2020;
Thomas Lelinski, 81, retired MPD Officer, father of Officer Mark Lelinski and former Officer Steven Lelinski, November 9, 2020;
Kim Awe, 42, daughter-in-law of members Christine & Mark Koch, November 5, 2020;
Jack Nehmer, 79, retired MPD Detective, November 5, 2020;
David John Nickel, 91, retired MPD, November 5, 2020;
John Bruno, 84, retired MPD Sergeant, US Army veteran, November 4, 2020;
Janet Boyle, 81, retired MPD Detective, November 2020;
Ruth Buschmann, 92, widow of Dale Buschmann, October 28, 2020;
Arthur Elm, 63, retired MPD PO, October 24, 2020;
Ronald Kleczka, 83, retired MPD Sergeant, US Army veteran, October 21, 2020;
Judith Ann “Judy” Zaffke, 74, retired MPD Clerk, October 12, 2020;
Kathy Liebner, 78, wife of member Dick Liebner, October 11, 2020;
Raymond Joseph Bednarek, 99, retired MPD PO, WW II veteran- airplane mechanic, charter member of Milwaukee Policemen’s Conservation Club, October 10, 2020;
Janis Karwacki, 63, wife of member Carl Karwacki, October 5, 2020;
David P. Goronja, 80, retired MPD PO, US Army Veteran, October 4, 2020;
Joseph Maro, 94, retired MPD PO, Youth Aid Bureau Officer and long time member of International Juvenile Officers Association, WW II veteran- US Navy, member of Italian Community Center and Pompeii Men’s Club, September 28, 2020;
Ronald H. Kuehn, 86, retired MPD Detective, US Army veteran, September 23, 2020;
Margaret Rakowski, 76, sister of member Thomas Rakowski, September 18, 2020;
Thomas Galligan, 84, retired MPD, September 16, 2020;
Allan Perry, 81, retired MPD PO, September 14, 2020;
Eric Malinski, 43, son of late PO Wayne Malinski, September 12, 2020;
Carole Tuttle, 89, wife of member Wayne Tuttle, September 6, 2020;
Ralph V. Hencsik, 76, retired MPD PO, September 6, 2020;
Joyce Michalek, 91, former board member 1998- 2018, widow of Harry Michalek, September 3, 2020;
Thomas Kline, 47, active MPD PO, US Marine Corp veteran, September 1, 2020;
Naeem Sarosh, 35, active civilian Community Service Officer, August 31, 2020;
Derek Dobbratz, 38, former MPD PO, son of retired MPD PO Wayne Dobbratz, August 27, 2020;
William Huck, 77, August 26, 2020, father of member Russell Huck;
BARBARA RETZER– August 26, 2020 at 86
RONALD R. MEHL– August 24, 2020 at 88, MRPA member, retired Inspector of Police;
CLARENCE MOLDEN -August 19, 2020 at age 92, police officer and uncle of MRPA Board Member Karen Gersonde;
ADELINE RACE – August 18, 2020 at age 94, widow of retired officer Harry Race;
ANNA MARIE SMITH– August 17, 2020, at 92, mother of MRPA member Mark Smith;
SALLY KAIS– August 15, 2020 at age 85. MRPA member, widow of Richard Kais
JACQUELYN CARDUCCI– August 10, 2020 at age 52, sister-in-law of MRPA member Rebecca Carpenter (Michelle Carducci)
THOMAS REPISCHAK – August 10, 2020 at age 79. R90. Retired MPD
GEORGIANNA PETERSON, August 3, 2020 at age 87, civilian telecommunicator;
Elaine Kranz, 86, wife of member Dennis Kranz, August 2, 2020;
MARGARET TIMM- July 2020 at age 91; widow of George Timm
RICHARD STEUBER- July 30, 2020, age 84, retired detective;
MARY FOTI– July 30, 2020 at age 90. Retired MPD
GERALD FALKNER – July 30, 2020 at age 84. MRPA member
JAMES DEGENHARDT – July 30, 2020 at age 81. MRPA member
BARBARA BREHMER – July 29, 2020 at age 70. MRPA member
STEVE POLKA – July 28, 2020 at age 73. MRPA member
NORBERT HERRICK – July 28, 2020 at age 97. MRPA member
ROBERT MAJKOWSKI– July 24, 2020 at age 76. Brother of MRPA member Edmund Majkowski
ALICE ZIOLKOWSKI – July 23, 2020 at age 90. Mother of MRPA member Iris Ziolkowski
TIM COLE – July 23, 2020. Brother of MRPA member Jeff Cole
PATRICIA KOEHLER – July 20, 2020 at age 77. Wife of MRPA member Phillip Koehler
JENNIFER COURNIA CHRISTIANSON – July 19, 2020 at age 46 . Daughter of MRPA member Mike Cournia
LINDA SCHONER – July 16, 2020 at age 72. Wife of MRPA treasurer Joe Schoner
FRED WELSCH – Juy 14, 2020 at age 77. Retired MPD
GREGG FRITZ – July 9, 2020 at age 68. MRPA member
JACLYN BROCKMAN – July 8, 2020 at age 83. Wife of MRPA member Don Brockman
WILLIAM J. VOGL SR. – July 4, 2020 at age 80. MRPA member
ROSA GREGORIO – June 20, 2020 at age 89. Retired MPD
CHARLES WINTERHALTER – June 19. 2020 at age 93. Retired MPD
DON CHRISTENSON – June 16, 2020 at age 80. Retired MPD
DOROTHY MALMAROWSKI – JUNE 2, 2020 at age 100. Mother of MRPA member Darrell Malmarowski
ERVIN PINNOW – June 1, 2020 at age 97. Retired MPD
DELORES LAZENBY – June 1, 2020 at age 97. Wife of the late Earl Lazenby MRPA member
DANIEL STASLIEWSKI – May 28, 2020 at age 88. MRPA member
ANNIE LOUISE HEARD – May 27, 2020 at age 89. Mother of David Heard retired MPD
RICHARD ZIEBELL – May 17, 2020 at age 78. Brother of MRPA members Dennis and Kenn Ziebell
ANDREW BERENDT – May 10, 2020 at age 65. Brother of MRPA member Mary Berendt
LILIANA COLOREZ – May 10, 2020 at age 6 months. Granddaughter of MRPA member Juan Duran
ROLF MUELLER – May 6, 2020 at age 67. Retired MPD
JUDITH LUCAS – May 5, 2020 at age 68. Retired MPD
LEVI WATTS – May 1, 2020 at age 65. Retired MPD
HELEN MUELLER – April 30, 2020 at age 88. Wife of the late George Mueller, retired MPD
JOAN CLER – April 28, 2020 at age 88. Wife of the late MRPA member Jim Cler
MICHAEL ZIVICKI – April 23, 2020 at age 68. MRPA member, retired MPD, a veteran of US Army
DARWIN CONE – April 15, 2020 at age 81. Retired MPD
PHILLIP VACHON – April 12, 2020 at age 75. Brother of MRPA member Don Vachon
RALPH WOZNIAK – April 9, 2020 at age 94 MRPA member
GLEN GALEZEWSKI – April 8, 2020 at age 61. Brother of retired MPD Jack and Jim Galezewski
ODESSA YOUNG – April 7, 2020 at age 77. Mother & Mother-in-law of MRPA members Alfreddy and Jody Young
JIMMIE DORSEY – April 6, 2020 at age 78. MRPA member
JEROLD TEREK – April 2,2020 at age 79. MRPA member
KIM WILL – March 26, 2020 at age 63. Wife of MRPA member Paul Will & Sister-in-law of Rick Will
LENARD WELLS – March 21, 2020 at age 69. Retired MPD
IRENE KERNAN – March 20 , 2020 at age 85. Wife of MRPA member Gerald Kernan
JACK FRANK VOGL – March 20, 2020 at age 86. Retired MPD
LEON STAPLES JR. – March 20, 2020 at age 40. Son of Leon Staples Sr. retired MPD
DEBORAH HARRIS – MARCH 16, 2020 AT AGE 62. Active MPD dispatcher
DELORES MUNGYER – March 15, 2020 at age 88. MRPA member
JAMES BOROWICZ – March 6, 2020 at age 78. MRPA member
MICHAEL FOJUT – March 1, 2020 at age 79. Retired MPD Custodial worker
RICHARD RANDOLPH – February 29, 2020 at age 81. MRPA member
JOYCE MURRAY – February 26, 2020 at age 87. Retired MPD Office Asst.
EUGENE KENNETH SOSINSKI – February 25, 2020 at age 87. MRPA member
DENNIS JUSTUS – February 23, 2020 at age 82. Retired MPD
EDGAR BULLOCK JR – February 23, 2020 at age 65. Retired MPD
BETTY HETZER – February 21, 2020 at age 91. Widow of the late Charlie Hetzer MRPA member
JEANNE TORDENSHIELD – February 20, 2020 at age 75. Retired MPD
LORETTA BOYLE – February 18, 2020 at age 93. Wife of MRPA member Bob Boyle
PAUL ZIMMER – February 16, 2020 at age 92. MRPA member
BRENDA GALEWSKI – February 12, 2020 at age 53. Daughter of MRPA members Erv and Patti Kraus
JEFFREY YOURICH – February 3, 2020 at age 61. Brother of MPRA member Brian Yourich
GERALD MORGA – January 29, 2020 at age 80. Retired MPD
HOLLIS SMITH – January 29, 2020 at age 63. MRPA member
RAYMOND CHERUBINI – January 28, 2020 at age 73. Retired MPD
K-9 EMO – January 28, 2020 at age 14 1/2 yr. old German Shepard MRPA member
EUGENE HEINEN – January 26, 2020 at age 97. Father of MRPA Bill Heinen
SHIRLEY TRENTELMAN – January 26, 2020 at age 72. Mother of MRPA member Derrick Rapavi
BENJAMIN GAWRYSIAK – January 24, 2020 at age 86. MRPA member
ALAN SEER – January 15, 2020 at age 67. MRPA member and husband of Jeri Seer, retired MPD
DONALD SIMERLEIN – January 15, 2020 at age 88. MRPA member
KURTIS SHERNELL – January 5, 2020 at age 27. Grandson of MRPA member Dave & Lynne Orley
JACK LIEBNER – January 1, 2020 at age 89. Brother of MRPA member Dick Liebner
PHYLLIS REHORST – December 29, 2019 at age 96. Mother of MRPA member Fred Rehorst
GEORGE HEGERTY – December 27, 2019 at age 75. MRPA member
DONALD BANACH – December 27, 2019 at age 90. Brother of MRPA member Ray Banach
ROBERT JASTER – December 23, 2019 at age 92. MRPA member
JAMES MYERS – December 19, 2019 at age 91. MRPA member
GUSTAV SCHULTZ – December 18, 2019 at age 91. MRPA member
CLARENCE WENDORF – December 15, 2019 at age 87. Retired MPD
PATRICK LEFFLER – December 13, 2019 at age 78. Retired MPD
KENNETH KASINSKI – December 13, 2019 at age 86. MRPA member
JANET WALDRON – December 10, 2019 at age 88. Wife of the late John Waldron, retired MPD
DAVID STELTER – December 8, 2019 at age 79. MRPA member
MARY PALKOWSKI – December 4, 2019 at age 62. Wife of MRPA member Mark Palkowski
ROBERT WINTERS – December 1, 2019 at age 66. Retired MPD
RAYMOND GRZONA – November 30, 2019 at age 94. Retired MPD
OLGA MAY KOEPKE – November 30, 2019 at age 89. Wife of MRPA member James Koepke
RICHARD WOJCIECHOWSKI SR. – November 27, 2019 at age 91. Retired MPD
ROBERT ROEPKE – November 25, 2019 at age 101. MRPA member
VIRGINIA BOBOT – November 11, 2019 at age 90. Mother of retired MPD Vince Bobot
RICHARD LANDSEE – November 6, 2019 at age 73. MRPA member
GEORGE ELLENBERGER – November 4, 2019 at age 81. MRPA member
JEAN LEICHNITZ – November 3, 2019 at age 77. Retired MPD
KATHLEEN PUERNER – October ??, 2019 at age 75. Retired MPD
SYLVIA JOHNSON – October 28, 2019 at age 63. Retired MPD
JOHN EDWARDS – October 21, 2019 at age 76. MRPA member
RONALD KRUSICK – October 21, 2019 at age 85. MRPA member
JERRY WIESMUELLER – October 15, 2019 at age 81. MRPA member
ANDREA ZUBER KWIATKOWSKI – October 10, 2019 at age 49. Niece of MRPA member Marianne Kwiatkowski
DENNIS KWIATKOWSKI – October 4, 2019 at age 76. brother of MRPA member Marianne Kwiatkowski
JACQUELINE WARREN – October 3, 2019 at age 60. Retired MPD
MARVIN PALK – October 1, 2019 at age at age 92. MRPA member
QUENTIN (Queenie) OLIVA – September 27, 2019 at age 94. MRPA member
DONALD WENZEL – September 12, 2019 at age 79. MRPA member
DALE JOHNSON – September 2019 at age 91. MRPA member
GARY KROHN – September 11, 2019 at age 76. MRPA member
GEORGE BRENZEL – September 7,2019 at age 85. Retired MPD
PATRICIA GEHRKE – September 4, 2019 at age 75 . Retired MPD
JOHN ORLIKOWSKI – August 31, 2019 at age 90. Retired MPD
TERESE ULICKEY – August 13, 2019 at age 60. Retired MPD
CLARENCE PRATT – August 8, 2019 at age 59. Retired MPD
LORRAINE BINTER – July 27, 2019 at age 88. Wife of the late retired MPD Joseph Binter
MARLENE ZELLMER – July 19, 2019 at age 82. Wife of retired MPD Douglas Zellmer
JEANETTE BROWN – July 21, 2019 at age 87. MRPA member
JEROME MEYER – July 16,2019 at age 84. Retired MPD Father of retired Mark Meyer retired MPD
GARY J. CAVENDER – July 12, 2019 at age 75. Retired MPD
KENNETH SCHIEDEMEYER – July 12, 2019 at age 52. Son of MRPA member James Schiedemeyer
RALPH ROSS – July 9, 2019 at age 87. MRPA member

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EOW June 18, 2019

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