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

Registration information is now available for the 2026 Snowbird Reunion in Lake Mary, Florida, March 5-7! The golf scramble will be at the historic Mayfair Country Club, with their new clubhouse and golf course upgrades!

For additional details, link to OSHPRetiree.org

Thanks to our newest STO Patrons, contributing monthly to our lobbying efforts on behalf of the active and retired ranks of the Ohio State Highway Patrol; Doug Hamman, Mark Nichols, Heath

Strawser and our newest Stetson Club Patron, retired Captain Marvin Hill!

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.

Retired Trooper Terry D. Mamula, father of retired Trooper Greg Mamula, age 85, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Terry graduated from the 60th academy class on November 16, 1962, and retired August 31, 1995. He is survived by his spouse, Laura.

With our condolences we report the passing of retired Sergeant Robert 'Bob' Vanderwissel,age 78, on Friday, January 23rd. Bob was a graduate of the 94th Academy Class. As posted by his daughter, Brigitte Jobe, on Facebook:

With deep sadness, I share that my father has passed away.Our hearts are broken, but we are thankful for the love he gave and the memories we will always carry. We appreciate your kindness, prayers, and understanding as our family grieves. Thank you to everyone who has offered love, prayers, and support during this difficult time. Please keep our family in your thoughts as we navigate this loss. Rest easy Dad

When available, service information will be provided at OSHPRetiree.org.

Academy Class #179

YOU'VE GOT TO HAVE WILL, AND YOU'VE GOT TO HAVE WANT, TO MAKE IT HAPPEN HERE!

THAT STARTS TODAY!

IN 92 YEARS, LESS THAN 7,000 PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO WEAR THIS UNIFORM AND HOLD THE TITLE OF

STATE TROOPER