Ohio-State-Highway-Patrol-Retiree-s-Association

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!

Coming Retirements - RETIREMENT EVENTS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Information to send congratulatory cards can be found on the Members-Coming Events Page

Disp. Robert Isgett, Jackson DHQ October 30th

IS2 Lisa Leach, Jackson DHQ October 30th

Sgt. Brian Gockstetter, Norwalk Patrol Post November 6th

Sgt. Veroman Witcher, Piqua Patrol Post November 20th

IS3 Lawrence Confer, Finance & Logistics December 31st

Pension News - Summaries of the most recent OSHPRS Board meetings are now being provided to the membership. To access the summary, link to the Retirement System's web page , log into your account and click on "Board Meeting Updates". During the February 21st meeting, the strategic plan was updated and GRS Retirement Consulting provided an overview of their most recent actuarial report and its potential impact on future COLA and active member contribution rates.

With our condolences, we report the passing of Retired Sergeant Billie A. Bradley, age 79, on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Billie graduated from the 58th academy class on March 12, 1962 and retired on February 7, 1993. He is survived by his spouse, Dee Anna, his son Retired Sergeant Douglas B. Bradley, and two other sons. Service and condolence information can be found on the Member's page.

Our Prayer List

for our friends in distress

Many of those in our patrol family, or their family members, are suffering through the hardships of cancer treatments or other life threatening illnesses.

Retired PLLI Kenneth Souder has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has decided to forego further treatment. Cards and phone calls are welcomed and appreciated.

Retired S/Lieutenant Doug Wells is in treatment for congestive heart failure and other serious medical issues at his home.

Retired Captain A. L. Whitehead, 50th Academy Class, (pictured left in car) is recovering from triple by-pass surgery at OSU Hospital.

Retired Captain Don Slemmer (lower left with his family at the Snowbird Reunion) continues his recovery after suffering a serious fall and fracturing his pelvis in four places.

Patrol Chaplin, Rev. Dick Ellsworth, 95 years young, (pictured left in rocker), has been home bound for several weeks, suffering from severe back pain.

Retired Sergeant Arthur Williams was hospitalized for several days after a stroke. He is recovering at home.

Retired Major Russ Miller (Pictured lower left) is suffering from severe dementia.

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.

Attention Members - With the annual renewal of the contract with our messaging system "One Call Now", text messaging has been added to the voice and email option for contacting our membership. All current members will automatically have texting added to their contact options. If you would prefer not to be texted, simply opt out of this option, as some of our members have done with the voice contact service. Have a question, contact us by clicking the box below.

Attention Members - The 2021 Florida Snowbird Reunion, sponsored by the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees Association, has been cancelled. This decision, by the Executive Board, is due to COVID-19 social distancing concerns. The health and wellness of our retirees remains our paramount concern. This event, as well as other reunions, will be re-scheduled next year.

Attention Members - Would you like to serve on the 2021 Executive Board or make a nomination for another member? The Association will hold our 4th quarter business meeting on Friday, 11/6/20 at 11:00 am at the OSHPRS via Zoom conference call. The election of officers for 2021 will be conducted at that time. Email the elections committee (click the Contact Us Button, left) by Wednesday, November 4th with your nomination.