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
July 8th, 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 7/8)

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.

7/8 UPDATE - Following his successful surgery, Retired Major Fred Goldstein was released from the hospital on July 8th and continuing his recovery at home. 

7/4 UPDATE - Lisa Clouse returned to work on July 6th, continues to be on the mend, and appreciates the well wishes from her OSP Friends.  

7/4 - Sarah Cox, wife of active Lieutenant Evan Cox was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer earlier this year. Sarah is undergoing outpatient medical treatments. 

7/4 - UPDATE - Tara Duzan, wife of  active Trooper Chad Durzan, is continuing her treatments for uterine cancer.  Continue to keep Chad and Tara in your prayers. 

7/3 - UPDATE - Retired Lieutenant George Williams celebrated his 69th birthday on July 2nd, with wife Rhonda, at his home in Clarksville, Virginia. George was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma early last year and after an aggressive chemotherapy treatment at the Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia remains in remission.

6/30 - Status updates have been provided for retirees Don Goodman, Tim Dawson, Craig Franklin, Dave Gillespie, and Ken Wellendorf on the Member's Page. 

6/21 - UPDATE - Retired Sergeant Larry Myers is being treated for Giant Cell Arteritis, causing blindness and the loss of 60 pounds, as reported by Retiree Sam Fetty.  On 6/20 he was moved to "The Gables" in Marysville and can now receive visitors.  Details can be found on the Member's Page. 


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

Sarah & Evan Cox
Mansfield Post Reunion
August 2024
Coming Retirements

Trooper David Handschumacher, Academy                       July 7th

MVI Marvin Jose Jr. Bucyrus DHQ                                         July 14th 

Dispatcher Travis Jones, Springfield Comm. Center       July 17th

Dispatcher Susan Krall, Medina Patrol Post                       July 31st

Trooper Ronald Allen, Wooster Patrol Post                         August 8th
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
George Williams
Dan and Mary Arend
Thanks to all who attended the 10th Annual Retirees Cookout on June 6.  We had over 300 in attendance for our day of fellowship and friendship, sharing memories and reminiscing about days gone by.  Looking forward to next year!  Thanks to Colonel Jones and his hard working staff who continue to make this day possible. 
It's time to sign up for the Sunbird Reunion, scheduled for August 9th at the All Occasions Banquet Facility in Waldo!  Click open the PDF to print your registration form.
Sunbird_Flyer_2025.pdf
With great sadness, we report the passing of Isaiah Allen, age 34, adult son of retired Major Gary and Tanya Allen as the result of a vehicle crash on July 7th in Franklin County. Please keep Gary and Tanya in your prayers during this difficult time. Service information will be provided when available. 
With much sadness, we report the passing of retired Motor Vehicle Inspector Richard Terepka on July 7th.  Richard was in hospice care at the time of his passing after having been treated for an aggressive form of liver-bile duct cancer. Services are pending. Condolence information can be found on the Member's page.  Services are pending.
With our condolences, we report the passing of retired S/Lieutenant Kenneth "Ken" Wellendorf, age 82, of the 64th Academy Class. He is survived by his wife Marti. Service arrangements are pending.  Condolence iformation can be found on the Member's page.