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Deputy Richard Weinke was killed in a vehicle crash while responding to back up another officer at a domestic disturbance call at approximately 4:30 am. The collision occurred about five miles north of Sauk City on U.S. Highway 12. He was killed instantly when his patrol car collided with another vehicle. Deputy Weinke had served with the Sauk County Sheriff's Department for four years. He is survived by his wife, two young children, and his parents. His father also served with the Sauk County Sheriff's Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two young children, and his parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Weinke gave the Sauk County Sheriff's Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Baraboo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Weinke.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Sauk County Sheriff's Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Richard is one of 125 officers lost to accidents in WI, 39.3% of the 318 remembered there.
Richard is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Richard is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1998, 3 officers in WI were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 5.
In 1998, 84 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1998, 93 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Richard was 25. Of the 101 lost to accidents in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 45; the middle age was 34. Richard had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Richard was 25. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Richard had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Richard was 25. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Richard had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 6.4% of these deaths in WI; July holds the most, 16.8%. Sundays: 15.2%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Sauk County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 39.3% of all 318 deaths in WI, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Sauk County Sheriff's Department has 4 officers remembered here, Richard among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-W
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