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

Please join us for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association, at the Aladdin Shrine Center in Grove City, Ohio on Saturday, November 8th. Attendees will receive a special edition OSHPRA Anniversary license plate and our guest will be entertained by Columbus harpist Miriam Weber Brown during our evening meal. Miriam is well known in the Columbus area and beyond, playing at various social events at the Franklin Park Conservatory, the Nationwide Conference Center, and the Scioto Reserve Country Club. Complete information and registration details can be found at OSHPRetiree.org.

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!

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

With our condolences, we were just informed of the passing of Rachael Nicole (Steberl) Williams (age 43), spouse of retired Trooper James D. ("J.D.") Williams. James retired in January of 2025 and last worked in the Wilmington District. He was a graduate of the 124th Academy Class.

Nancy L. Hill, age 83, surviving spouse of Retired Trooper Wendell “Sam” L. Hill, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025. Sam graduated from the 65th academy class on November 1, 1964, and passed away on August 24, 2022.

Service and condolence information will be provided at OSHPRetiree.org.

Recently, our troopers who assisted in search, rescue and recovery efforts in Texas in July were invited to Governor Mike DeWine's Residence, where they were formally recognized for their service. They were also addressed by Lt. Governor Jim Tressel and Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson.