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 5th, 2026





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
Snowbird Reunion 
Golf - Riverboat Cruise
March 2026
50th Anniversary Celebration
November 2025
Our Prayer List
for our friends in distress (Updated 5/5)

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.

5/4 - Retired S/Lt. Lance Mathess has made a full recovery from his back surgery and would like to express his gratitude for the cards and well wishes during his convalescence. 

4/7 - We are sad to report that Al Daugherty has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. As you know, the Daugherty family members have been close friends of the Post 70 Troopers for a very long time. I am sure Al would be happy to hear from his old friends. Information to send cards of encouragement can be found on the Members Page. 

3/22 - Everyone was wishing retired pilot Mike Stein a happy birthday, only to learn he's been residing at Riverside Hospital awaiting surgery to remove a bowel obstruction. 

 From Mike on FB:  Thank you for taking the time to remember my birthday. One more trip around the sun. I am currently in Riverside Hospital in Columbus waiting for the final decision on surgery for my bowel obstruction. So far things are looking good. Prayers would be appreciated. Not really a good way to spend your birthday but it will be memorable.


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.


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OSHP Anniversary 
Celebration at Post 70
November 2025
Sunbird Reunion
August 2025
Snowbird Pizza Party
March 2026

Coming Retirements

Dispatcher Clifford Phillips, Mansfield C.C.                           May 8th

S/Lt. Max Norris, Jackson DHQ                                                   May 11th

Sgt. David Richendollar, Portsmouth Patrol Post                May 12th

Dispatcher Teri Bridges, Columbus C.C.                                   May 15th

Captain Kenneth Kocab, GHQ Planning & Research           May 24th

AP 1 Brenda Cole, Granville Patrol Post                                    May 29th

Dispatcher Carol Stinnett, Dayton C.C.                                     June 5th


Final day festivity information can be found on the Member's page 
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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​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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Snowbird Golf
February 2025
Snowbird Pizza Party 
February 2025
Welcome to Retirement 
Trooper Daniel Moran with wife Jennifer!
Mansfield Post Reunion 
August 2025
Fred Raby and Hope
September 2025
Mike & Sandra Stein
Al (left) and Tom Daugherty in 2009
Snowbird Luncheon
March 2026
​Miriam is 23 years old and is known for her kindness and determination. She has always been there for her friends and family, offering support and encouragement whenever it was needed. Recently, Miriam received the devastating news that she has Acute Myeloid Leukemia, an aggressive form of blood cancer. She is beginning chemotherapy this week, and the road ahead will be challenging for her and her family.

As Miriam faces this battle, she needs support more than ever. The costs of cancer treatment are overwhelming, and she will also need help with living expenses while she focuses on healing. Every donation will go directly towards Miriam’s medical care and her daily needs during this difficult time.

Thank you so much for donating to help Miriam. Your support means the world to her and her loved ones. Please consider sharing this fundraiser link with others so we can rally as much support as possible for Miriam’s journey to recovery.

Miriam is the daughter of retired Major David and Daun Church. Major Church was a member of the 121st Academy Class and retired in 2019. 

Click Miriam's photo to link to her Go Fund Me page 

2026 1st Quarter Meeting Notes from the Snowbird Reunion at the Lake Mary Marriott can be viewed on the Members - Coming Events Page.
​Gloria A. Smith, age 88, surviving spouse of Retired Lieutenant Robert R. Hovater, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Robert graduated from the 30th academy class on October 7, 1950, and passed away on June 17, 1978.

Service and condolence information can be found on the Member's page.
HPRS just learned of the passing of Judy “Carol” Nelson, age 83, spouse of retired Trooper Richard C. Nelson, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Richard graduated from the 70th academy class on June 10, 1966, and retired on January 31, 1992.

Services have already been held

Condolence information can be found on the Member's page.


Lance and Diane Mathess