Sauk County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch: Sunday, April 5, 1998
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 927
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: April 5, 1998
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Richard Weinke was killed in an accident while responding to back up another officer at a domestic disturbance call at approximately 4:30 am. The accident occurred about five miles north of Sauk City on US 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.