Wisconsin State Patrol - Fallen Officers

Fallen Officers

Since the establishment of the Wisconsin State Patrol, 5 officers have died in the line of duty.

Officer Date of Death Details
Trooper Donald C. Pederson
Saturday, August 26, 1972
Gunfire
Trooper Gary G. Powless
Sunday, May 18, 1980
Automobile accident
Trooper Deborah M. McMenamin
Thursday, October 26, 1989
Struck by vehicle
Trooper William Schoenberger
Thursday, April 22, 1993
Automobile accident
Trooper Jorge Dimas
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Automobile accident

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