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This website is dedicated to all Troopers and non-sworn employees, both past and present, whose hard work, dedication, loyalty and integrity have made the Ohio State Highway Patrol one of the most professional and well respected law enforcement agencies in the Country.  Troopers who have dedicated their lives to the Patrol and put them on the line every day to serve and protect the citizens of our great State deserve our support. 

It represents those who are proud to be a Trooper, proud of the Flying Wheel and proud to wear the black and gray.  It represents Troopers who serve their communities with respect, honesty and integrity.  It represents Troopers who respect the Highway Patrol and all it stands for.  It represents Troopers who love the Patrol and care about its future!

Trooper to Trooper is an independent website developed by a group of  retired Troopers focusing on the interests, issues, and activities affecting the Ohio State Highway Patrol.  Funding is provided by the retired Superintendents of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 

All website content is reviewed and approved by the Trooper to Trooper Editorial Board.
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We appreciate the support of all living, retired Superintendents and those in memoriam who have shared in our journey.

Colonel Robert M. Chiaramonte
EOW December 7th, 2014
Colonel Jack B. Walsh
EOW May 22nd, 2015
Colonel Thomas W. Rice
Colonel Warren H. Davies
Colonel Kenneth B. Marshall
Colonel Kenneth L. Morckel
Colonel Paul D. McClellan
Colonel Richard H. Collins
Colonel John Born
Colonel Paul Pride
Colonel Richard Fambro
Major David D. Sturtz, Ohio's 1st IG
EOW September 18, 2015


Pending retirements can be found at OSHPRetiree.org
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September 2025

90th Anniversary History Update
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50th Anniversary Celebration November 2025
​Thank You Ed & Patty Bowman for your generous Stetson Club Contribution made by using our PAY PAL LINK.  

Thanks also to to Dale LaRue, Rich Rucker, Sandy Chiaramonte,Tom Rice, Phil Osborn, Paul Meddles, John Magaw, Jack Lonier, and Ken Morckel for your 2nd Year Contributions! 
Find out how you can support the lobbying efforts of the State Troopers of Ohio by linking to the STO page on this website.  One time contributions can be made through Paypal by clicking on our STO logo to the right!  State Troopers of Ohio is a registered 501(c)4. 
Ed & Patty Bowman with Rob Hartsell at the Green Leaf in Wooster
With our condolences, we report the passing of retired Staff Lieutenant Phillip Wenner, age 93, of the 46th Academy Class. Phil retired in 1985 while serving at the Bucyrus District Headquarters. He was a member of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees Association and regular attendee of OSHPRA events. On February 19, 2009, he married Marilynn (Weiser) Morgan who survives. Family remained at the center of his life, and he embraced each role with love and quiet strength. 


With our condolences, we report the passing of retired Piqua District Secretary (AP1) Ann E. Saul, age 80, of West Milton, on Friday, February 27, 2026. She retired after 34 years of service as a secretary for the Ohio State Highway Patrol Piqua Districts. She retired after 34 years of service. She will be missed and remembered by her loving husband of 36 years, Stephen K. Saul.

Service and condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org.
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