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 23rd, 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 5/15)

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.

5/21 - Retired Major Fred Goldstein has been diagnosed with prostate and kidney cancer.  He is in consultation with his physicians to discuss treatment options. 

5/21 - Retired S/Lieutenant Don Anweiler underwent surgery to remove a blockage of the esophagus.  The surgery was successful and he is expected to have a full recovery. 

5/3 - Mary Arend Update from husband Dan - We just received the results of her most recent MRI. The tumor has not progressed.  Overall, the report was good.  Dan's complete update can be found on the Member's page. 

4/26 - Retired S/Lieutenant Phil Wenner is recovering from major back surgery at a rehabilitation facility near his home in Ashtabula.  At 93, he is experiencing a great deal of difficulty during the recovery process.

4/17 - Retired Trooper Craig Franklin recently completed his 5th Chemotherapy treatment with a visit from his faithful companion, Therapy Dog Dabh.  His treatment continues.

4/10 - Ken Wellendorf is feeling a little better and recently got out of the house for a lunch date with retiree Dick Lodwick.  His treatments are continuing.  


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

Phil & Marilyn Wenner
Mansfield Post Reunion
August 2024
Coming Retirements

Trooper Steven Bacsi, Norwalk Patrol Post                        May 30th

Dispatcher Lisa Hoffman, Canton Dispatch Center        May 30th

Trooper Michael Trader, Cleveland Criminal Patrol      Jume 13th

Sgt. Aaron Hayes, Jackson Patrol Post                                 June20th

CSA Tammie Roseboro, Central Records                              June 30th
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 Reception
February 2025
Retired on April 4th - S/Lt. Scott Carrico with OSHPRA Treasurer Brenda Collins
Ken Wellendorf
Craig Franklin completing his 5th Chemo Treatment
Retired Trooper Carl L. Gutman, age 55, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Carl graduated from the 142nd academy class on May 5, 2004, and retired May 6, 2024.

 
Service and condolence information can be found on the Member's Page.
Dan and Mary Arend
The 10th Annual Retirees Cookout will be on Friday, June 6th.  

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees Association will conduct its 2nd meeting of 2025 at 9:30 in the Leadership Auditorium. 

The main program begins at 11:00 in the Academy Gymnasium.

CCW qualifications begin at 9:00.

RSVP [email protected] or 614-466-2990
With our condolences, we report the passing of Susan Gochoel, surviving spouse of retired Sergeant Robert Gochoel, to whom she was married for 46 years. Susan passed on May 19th at the age of 77.  

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