Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association
Serving our Active and Retired members since 1975
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Welcome to the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association's website. It is designed to serve as a communications link by providing information and services to Association members, current Ohio State Highway Patrol employees, other law enforcement personnel and the public at large.

The "Public", or open access area of the site, includes information about the Association, History of the Patrol, links to other sites related to the Retirees' Association and Upcoming Social Activities.

The "Members Only" area of the website is accessible by Association members through the use of a password. This area includes information on the illness of members, the death of a member or immediate family, meeting notes and other important announcements. 

We are proud of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, our Association, and retirees of the Patrol. We consider them to be the best group of people anywhere to associate with!
The Members Only page was updated
March 28th, 2025





Link to the Auxiliary Academy Store
by clicking on the Auxiliary Logo 

Click on the photos to view video slideshows of recent events sponsored or supported by the Retiree's Association.
Old Guard Videos
Snowbird Luncheon
March 2025
Sunbird Reunion
September 2024
Snowbird Pizza Party
March 2024
Our Prayer List
for our friends in distress (Updated 3/16)

Many of those in our patrol family, or their family members, are suffering through the hardships of cancer treatments or other life threatening illnesses.  A complete prayer list of our friends in distress can be found on the Member's Page.

3/17 - Retired Trooper Larry Hetrick has been admitted to the University of  Toledo Medical Center following another surgery to fuse his neck vertabre, the result of a serious fall last year.

3/16 - UPDATE - From retired Captain Ed Suffecool - Don Anweiler suffered a fall at his home, severly injuring his arm.  He has been hospitalized in Mesa, AZ.  

3/11 - UPDATE - Tim Dawson has been released from the hospital and continues his recuperation at home.  The most recent update from wife Suzie is posted on the member's page. 

3/4 - UPDATE - Craig Franklin had his second Chemo treatment and is feeling better. The results of the MRI on his liver were available. Wife Dawn's most recent update is on the Member's page. 

3/6 - UPDATE - Rhoda Knauff, wife of retired S/Lt, Bob Kauff, was admitted to the Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital  on February 28th, diagnosed with a twisted bowl, after experiencing discomfort at the Snowbird Reunion. SHE WAS RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL ON MARCH 4TH AND IS RESTING AT HOME.

1/27 - Christa Marshall, wife of retired Colonel Ken Marshall was hospitalized for several days suffering from severe dehydration. She is now home continuing her recovery. 

12/19 - UPDATE - Retired S/Lt. Ken Wellendorf - Ken enjoyed a visit today from two of his former Post 59 Troopers; Retirees Gary Lewis and Lawrence Roseboro.  With much determination, Ken will be rooting for those Buckeyes in their first FCS home playoff appearance.  Thanks for sharing the photo fellas! 

Information to send cards of encouragement can be found on the Member's page. Prayers are always encouraged and appreciated.  If there are others in our patrol family that are in some type of distress or difficulty please let us know so we can add them to our prayer list.

Snowbird Golf Outing
March 2024

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New Philly Breakfast Club
May 2024
Annual Luncheon
October 2023
Snowbird Luncheon
March 2024

Retired Lt. Don Anweiler
Mansfield Post Reunion
August 2024
Craig Franklin in recovery
Coming Retirements

Clerk Mary Merrillat, Swanton Patrol Post                     March 31st

Dispatcher Patrick Bowsher, Van Wert Patrol Post      April 1st

Tpr. David Blubaugh, Canton Patrol Post                          April 1st

S/Lt. John 'Scott' Carrico, Piqua DHQ                                 April 4th

ET3 Dana Reasoner, Columbus Radio Shop                      April 4th

Trooper Ann Geer, Swanton Patrol Post                             April 4th
Retirement Festivities can be viewed by clicking on the Members Page above left,  then click to the "Coming Events" page in the left column
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Lydia Frey & Rhoda Knauff at the Snowbird 2025
​The Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association is proud to annouce our  partnership with the Embroidery Wearhouse located in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, for embroidery and silkscreening services for clothing items with the Retiree's Association and State Troopers of Ohio logo. You can also find the Embroidery Wearhouse on Facebook.  


Executive Board Contact Information
can be found on the Members / Coming Events Page
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Thanks to everyone who attended the 2025 Snowbird Reunion!  The weather was wonderful and the food provided by our host hotel, the Marriott at Lake Mary, was exceptional.  We are looking forward to coming back, March 5-7 2026.

Watch for the details of the our coming gatherings:

The Retirees Cookout at the Academy on June 6th

The Sunbird Reunion at the All Occasions Banquet Facility in Waldo on August 9th

The Retirees Association 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Aladdin Shrine Center in Grove City on November 8th.

2025 Executive Board - Past President Butch Collins, 2nd VP Ginny Fogt, Treasurer Brenda Collins, President Bob Booker, Secretary Lydia Frey, 1st VP Dale LaRue

2025 1st Quarter Meeting Notes from the Snowbird Reunion Meeting at the Marriott Conference Center, Lake Mary can be viewed on the Members-Coming Events page
    NEWS FLASH - EMMETT LAWSON MAKES HIS WEIGHT!
Emmett Lawson, born extremely early on December 13, 2024, has exceeded the 4 pound mark necessary for his much needed medical procedures at the ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Childrens Hospital in Toledo.  Emmett, the first child of Sgt. Garrett and Bekah Lawson, Bowling Green Patrol Post, continues to receive 'around-the-clock' medical care, having already endured several procedures necessary to improve his quality of life.  

On April 6th, 2025 the Bowling Green Patrol Post will be hosting a benefit to offset medical and ancillary expenses related to Emmett's care at Pub 51 in Northwood, Ohio.  At a cost of $25, supporters will be provided unlimited pizza, chicken, wings and salad.  Raffles, gift baskets, a silent auction, 50-50 raffle and other prizes will be part of this event.  Click open the PDF below for details and donation information.  We hope to see you there! Please continue to pray for little Emmett and our other friends on the OSHPRA prayer list.
Emmett_Lawson_Fundraiser.pdf
Emmett Lawson with a little smile following his successful weigh-in
Snowbird Golf
February 2025
Snowbird Pizza Reception
February 2025
Retiring on April 4th - S/Lt. Scott Carrico with OSHPRA Treasurer Brenda Collins
Sharon K. Dwyer, age 89, surviving spouse of Sergeant Robert E. Dwyer, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025. Robert graduated from the 44th Academy class on November 4, 1955, and passed away on February 7, 2018.

Service and condolence information can be found on the Member's Page.