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 
May 15th, 2024
Coming Retirements - 

Information to send congratulatory cards or attend final day festivities can be found on the Members-Coming Events Page 

AP1 Ann Gambert, Cleveland DHQ                                May 17th

Sgt. Roger Cooper, Circleville Patrol Post                  May 23rd

Analyst Sharon Blackford, GHQ HRM                         May 31st

Tpr. Jason Lankey, Swanton Patrol Post                    June 1st

Lt.  Martina Jackson, Ashtabula Patrol Post            June 3rd

Sgt. Rusty Lanning, Lancaster Patrol Post                June 5th

Sgt. Chad Durfey, Van Wert Patrol Post                     June 7th

Sgt. Michael Mahaffey, Piqua Patrol Post                 June 14th

Tpr. Blake Prather, Marysville Patrol Post               June 19th

ET2 Richard Newsome, GHQ Radio Shop                  June 28th

ET2 Robert Schoonover, GHQ Radio Shop                June 28th


Link to the Auxiliary Academy Store
by clicking on the 'Smokey' key fob icon

State Checkbook
Click on the photos to view video slideshows of recent events sponsored or supported by the Retiree's Association.
Old Guard Videos
Link to the coming events calendar at ohprs.org for all coming events involving our active and retired members.
Snowbird Luncheon - Business Meeting 
February 2023
Snowbird Golf 
February 2023
Snowbird Wine Tasting Trip & Hospitality Greetings February  2023
Snowbird Pizza Party 
June 2024
Our Prayer List 
for our friends in distress (Updated 5/10)  

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. 

5/10 - Retired Staff Lieutenant Kenneth "Ken" Wellendorf recently had surgery for cancer of the bile-duct and continues to receive outpatient chemotherapy treatments.

5/7 - Retired Trooper Lou Gliozzi is recovering from surgery to remove an infected abscess near his spinal cord on his neck.  He is expected to stay another week at the Cleveland Clinic as part of his recovery.  

4/27 - Retired Lieutenant Gary Smith is recovering from knee replacement surgery at his home in Mansfield.

Retired Motor Vehicle Inspector Tina Hogue Eley is recovering from double knee replacement surgery at her home.  

4/13 - Dave LaRue, brother of retired Sergeant Dale LaRue, had open heart surgery on Friday, April 12th, to remove a mass from his heart and complete two heart bypass procedures. 

3/11 - Retired Lieutenant Al Moore is scheduled for a total hip replacement on March 13th at the Crystal Clinic. 

2/15 - Mary Arend, wife of  retired Toledo Sergeant Dan Arend, continues her treatment for brain cancer.  She is scheduled for an MRI today (2/15). 

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
Welcome to the 
Retirees' Association
Sgt. Chris Colbert 


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Sunbird Reunion
August 2023
Support State Troopers of Ohio Inc.
Be an STO Patron!
Snowbird Pizza Gathering & 
Cornhole Tourney
February 2023
Retiree's Cookout
June 2023
Tina Hogue Eley with daughter Ayla Myers and granddaughter Noa 
OSHPRA_By-Laws__03072020.pdf
Annual Luncheon
October 2023
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​With our condolences, we report the passing of Wilma Laughman Neuhart, age 94, surviving spouse of retired Radio Technician John G. Laughman, on Monday, May 13, 2024. John started with the patrol on January 6, 1954 and passed away on January 24, 1984.

Service and condolence information can be found on the Member's Page.
Lou & Deb Gliozzi
​With our condolences, we report the passing of retired Trooper James 'Jim" Pickering, age 83,  of the 67th Academy Class on Thursday, May 9th. He is survived by his wife Dottie. Jim retired in July of 1995. He was a member of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association and a patron/supporter of the State Troopers of Ohio. 

Service and condolence information can be found on the Member's page.
Snowbird Luncheon 
March 2024
Ken & Marti Wellendorf
Retired Lt. Colonel Bill Costas and 2023 Trooper of the Year Evan Hill prepare to set the Flying Wheel Memorial Wreath at the front of the black granite monument during the 2024 Ohio State Highway Patrol Memorial Service honoring our fallen officers and civilians. 
With our condolences, we report the passing of former Trooper Larry Atlee Arnold, 80, of Harbor Hills, Ohio on May 11th. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Valinda.  Larry was a veteran, serving 3 years in the United States Army followed by 13 1/2 years in the Ohio State Highway Patrol, reaching the rank of sergeant, working last in the Office of Investigative Services.  He was a graduate of the 69th Academy Class.  

Service and condolence information can be found on the Member's Page.
Minutes from the 2nd Quarter Meeting of the OSHPRA (Memorial Service) held on May 10th at the Academy can be found on the Members Only - Coming Events page.