Roll Call

 Donald passed away peacefully 5/31/24, he  was born December 22, 1935, in St. Paul. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1953. He joined the St. Paul Police Department in 1961 and retired as Sargent in 1986. After retiring from the Police Department, he worked part-time as a Security Officer at United Hospital (Children’s Unit) from 1986-1989 and worked as a Security Guard at West Publishing from 1989-1995.  You can see his complete obituary by clicking here. 

Reitred Officer Don Pazdernik passed away in Arizona. His celebration of life was held September 8, 2024 at his home in Scottsdale, AZ. 

Passed away August 15th, 2024, Bill grew up in Saint Paul, Minnesota, he attended Monroe High School, Class of 1950. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. Upon returning to the U.S. he joined the Saint Paul Police Department in 1956 retiring in 1987 after 31 years of service.  You can click here for the full obituary. 

Joann, 66 yrs., passed away on Friday, July 5th.  Joann was the daughter of SPPD Officer Stewart Krey (deceased 1992).

Don L Trooien Sr passed away on peacefully on 7/16/24.  Don was preceded in his death by his wife Patricia and died on what would have been their 75th wedding anniversary.

You can read Don's  obituary here. 

Jim Lannon, 91 yrs., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28th. Loving father of and sadly missed by retired SPPD Officer Molly Lannon.  

You can read Jim's obituary here. 

Daniel Collier Jr, 52 yrs., died peacefully with his family around him on Wednesday, June 5th.  

You can read his full obituary here. 

Timothy "Tim" Linder, 55 yrs., died suddenly on Wednesday, June 5th. Son of Retired SPPD Pete & Mary Lou Linder. 
You can read Tim's obituary here.

Clem Tucker, 73 yrs., (SPPD 1975-1998) passed away on May 24th in a traffic accident on I-94 near Dale Street.  A Go Fund Me page has been set up to assist the family with expenses.  Click here to donate.  

Sgt. Bill MacDonald, age 80 yrs., (SPPD 1968-1993) passed away on May 31st.

You can read Mac's obituary here.

Richard Drobinski, 91 yrs., (SPPD 1969-1989) passed away in Stillwater, surrounded by family on December 25, 2023. 

You can read Richard's obituary here.

 Jerry, 81 yrs., (SPPD 1967-1992) passed away on April 27th surrounded by family. Longtime owner of King's Place in Miesville.  

You can read Jerry's obituary here.

Florence, 98 yrs., passed away on April 16th in St. Paul. Preceded in death by her loving husband Cecil (SPPD 1957-1981).

You can read Florence's obituary here.

 Helen, 90 yrs., passed away on April 9th in Cumberland, WI. Preceded in death by her loving husband Earl (SPPD 1949-1982). You can read Helen's obituary here.

Robert, 71 yrs, son of SPPD officer Leonard Mersch (deceased), passed away on March 27th, surrounded by his children.   You can read Robert's obituary here.

 Susan, 71 yrs., passed away on March 13th, faithfully attended by her loving husband Robert (SPPD 1977-2002) and family. 

 Don, age 86 yrs., passed away peacefully on March 10th. He served SPPD from 1964 to 1996. 

Roger, 92 yrs,  passed away surrounded by family on January 28th. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Helen and served SPPD from 1957 to 1982 . 

 Jillian Hager (Dunnom), 32 yrs., passed away unexpectedly on December 21st. Survived by her children Brynn and Beau, husband Karl, siblings, and her loving parents Paul and Janet Dunnom. 

Rose, age 95, passed away on November 18th.

Art, age 86, of St Paul, MN passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2023.  He served with SPPD for 32 years. 

William passed away on September 14, 2023. 

SPPRA member and spouse of deceased SPPD Officer Leonard Mersch, passed away peacefully on August 26th. 

 Joe passed away from pneumonia in Waskish, MN. Retired Lieutenant Joseph Corcoran, 83 years (SPPD 1964-1998)  

Mark, who was our Federation Attorney for many years, died on June 21, following a recent diagnosis of cancer.    

 Myrna, mother of retired officer Lorrie Dorrance, passed away peacefully on June 14 at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, MO.  

 Sergeant John LaBossiere (SPPD 1967-2000), 81 years, passed away on April 26th.   Read a tribute article

 Beverly, 90 yrs. (SPPRA member and spouse of deceased SPPD Officer Al Biagi, mother of City employee Lou), passed away peacefully on May 5th 

 Timothy R. Kluender passed away on April 29. Age 82, resident of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of South St. Paul. He is survived by his wife Geraldine (Snip); 4 children Ted (Ann), Buck (Kim), Tammy (John) and Kelly (Gary); 5 grandchildren, Gus, Grace, Cam, Reed and Shea. Also survived by 3 siblings Sharon, Dave and Sandy. 

 Patricia Bahrke, wife of Gerald Bahrke, passed away on April 29, after a long bout with Cancer. Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Gerald; three sons, Jim (Jamie), Bob, Thomas (Michelle); and six beautiful grandchildren. 

 Maureen Wolhaupter, wife of Randy Wolhaupter, died on April 22, 2023 

 It is with a sad heart that we let you know that Mike Maloney has passed. His journey was not easy but he is now pain free and at peace with His Lord. We want to thank all the friends that called or came to visit and caregivers who gave of their time to help us and and spend time with Mike.Michael Maloney worked for the department from 1971-2001, father of Police Officer Sean Maloney, East Patrol. 

Retired Sergeant Cregg Brackman, who served the department from 1977-2003, passed away on March 30.  

SPPRA member Phyllis Audrey Hohenwald of Oakdale, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 23, 2023. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Officer Al Hohenwald. 

Timothy Paul "Tim" Chandler, long time employee of our St. Paul Police Department Custodial staff, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023. 

Larry passed away March 16 on his birthday at 92 years old. Larry started his career in April 1955 with the park police and later transferred to the police department that July 

Retired Officer Waldo Dohman, 97 yrs. (SPPD 1954 -1982), passed away peacefully on March 3rd. 

Todd Sandell, Chief of Police for the City of Richfield, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He is survived by his Sgt's Larry and Curt Sandell, retired officers from Saint Paul Police Department.  

 Norbert E. Nilsson died February 2, 2023 

Retired Sergeant Dan Harshman, 76yrs. (SPPD 1970-1999), died the morning of December 27th, at his home after a long illness.