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Memorial Tribute

The Wisconsin Troopers’ Association would like to pay its respects to the Wisconsin Troopers that have been killed in the line of duty.  Their sacrifice will always be remembered.  Please click on their name or image for their biography.

Trooper Donald C. Pederson
District 3 – Fond du Lac [343]
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Panel 47, W-10
Shot and killed during an ambush
D.O.D: 08/26/1972
Trooper Gary G. Powless
District 5 – Tomah [517]
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Panel 45, W-15
Killed when semi-truck collided with state patrol cruiser
D.O.D: 05/18/1980
Trooper Deborah M. McMenamin
District 6 – Eau Claire [611]
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Panel 46, W-14
Struck by motor vehicle while on a traffic stop
D.O.D: 10/26/1989
Trooper William Schoenberger
District 6 – Eau Claire [619]
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Panel 39, W-19
Killed while protecting scene of car fire when semi-truck struck state patrol cruiser
D.O.D: 04/22/1993
Trooper Jorge Dimas
Northwest Region – Spooner [726]
Succumbed to injuries from a May 9, 2009 automobile crash.
D.O.D: 06/14/2009