Golden Memory Book
Written on these pages of our Memorial Book and
Enscrolled within our Hearts forever more are the
names of those beloved Brothers and Sisters who
have gone before us.
Line of Duty Deaths
Bruce A. Williams
Heartland Memorial Lodge #1 Member
Deputy Bruce Williams was shot and killed after responding to a domestic violence call.
When Deputy Williams arrived at the call on South Street, the suspect opened fire with a high-powered rifle, striking Deputy Williams in the neck and upper shoulder area above his vest. The suspect then locked himself in his apartment.
Deputies fired tear gas and flash-bangs into the apartment to distract the suspect and entered the apartment. They found the suspect dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Deputy Williams had served with the Green Lake County Sheriff's Office for 14 years, and is survived by his wife, three daughters, parents, and three siblings.
Off Duty Deaths
Timothy R. Lueptow
Wisconsin State Lodge President - Heartland Memorial Lodge #1 President
Timothy Richard Lueptow, 46, of Berlin, died unexpectedly in North Platte Nebraska while returning home from attending FOP training in Las Vegas Nevada.
Tim was a Deputy Sheriff for the past 23 years, currently assigned to the patrol division of the Green Lake County Sheriff's Office. His previous experience includes three terms as union president, 14 years in the Detective Division, and Coordinator of the Green Lake Area Drug Unit. He attended the 221st session of the FBI National Academy in 2005and was currently attending the Fraternal Order of Police University through Northcentral University. Tim had attained his Masters Degree in Organizational Management from Marian College in 2007. Tim was instrumental in the development of the Green Lake County drug education program titled RAP (Resist and Prevent) as well as several community service projects.
Tim was a charter member and current President of FOP Wisconsin Lodge 1, Heartland Memorial. He felt very strongly about camaraderie in police work. He was a charter member and past President of the Berlin Blue Knights, Chapter VII.
Donald G. Grandt
Central Wisconsin Lodge #3 Member
Donald G. Grandt, Jr. age 59, of Ripon, passed away on Thursday, January 08, 2009, at his home in Ripon, WI.
Donald was born on March 14, 1949, in Chicago, IL, the son of Don and Viona (Young) Grandt. He graduated from Berlin High School and then went on for four years of college in law enforcement. Donald married Carol Dahlke in 1968 in Fairwater, WI. He retired as a Senior Officer Specialist from the Department of Justice in the Federal Correctional Institute in Oxford, WI. Donald was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #3, Wisconsin Law Enforcement Association, Prairie View Masonic Lodge #0095, and the Midwest Gang Investigators Association.
Brady A. Konkel
Heartland Memorial Lodge #1 Member
Brady Alan Konkel, passed away at home on Saturday, May 30, 2009, holding the hand of his loving wife Heather. Brady was a devoted and loving father to two children. For the past five years Brady fought a courageous fight with cancer and never lost his sense of humor or love for life.
After graduating from high school, Brady followed his dream to become a police officer. In May of 1995 he earned his Associate Degree in Protective Services from Western Wisconsin Technical College. He started his career in law enforcement in Arcadia, Wisconsin and was then hired by the Trempealeau County Sheriff's Department as a corrections officer. In 2000, he accepted a position in Green Lake County and in 2004 was promoted to Deputy Sheriff as a patrol officer. Brady and his family appreciated the love and support from his law enforcement family even after leaving the force.
The policeman stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining. Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent, Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place Among the people here.
They never wanted me around Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much, But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly, For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman, You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell."
- Author Unknown