Trooper to Trooper Columbus, OH 43228

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.

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

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association is celebrating 50 Years of service to the retired and active ranks of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. We will be having a special event in celebration of this historic milestone on Saturday, November 8th, at the Aladdin Shrine Center in Grove City. Details will be forthcoming.

Thanks to our Patrons from the ACTIVE RANKS who are supporting the STO!

Andrew Kobosky ~ Daniel Muck ~ Tyler Deal ~ Brian Parsons ~ Adrian Wilson ~ Corey Cottrill ~ Reid Phillips ~ Todd Cunningham ~ Justin Picklesimon ~ Hayden Huntington ~ Micah Flatt ~ William Caldwell

Thanks to our newest Patrons from the Retired Ranks!

Scott Carrico ~ Ann Geer ~ Matthew Tharp ~ Thomas Gerber ~ Steven Bacsi

With our condolences, we report the passing of retired Sergeant William"Bill" Winebrenner, age 89, a graduate of the 49th Academy Class, on January 24th, 1958. Bill retired in 1988 after 30 years of dedicated service. Following his OSP career he worked for 10 years for the Ohio State Racing Commission. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Donna (Reed) Winebrenner.

With our condolences, we report the passing of retired Motor Vehicle Inspector Alan Joseph, age 86, on July 15, 2025. Al was assigned to the Lima Patrol Post at the time of his retirement in 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen in May of this year.

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

Last Call! The 2025 Sunbird Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, August 9th at the All Occasions Banquet Facility in Waldo, Ohio. RSVP's are due by July 25th. The cost has been set at $15.00 per meal. The registration form is attached, or if you need the form mailed to you, please call Holly at 614.430.3555. The OSHPRA Business Meeting will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. The buffet lunch and program will begin at 12:00 p.m.