Iola Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Sunday, July 14, 1985
Add to My HeroesGerald W. Mork
Officer Mork was found shot to death in a cemetery while working the midnight shift. He had not radioed in his location and it is unknown why he was there and out of his patrol car.
The chief of the agency was later arrested and charged with Officer Mork's murder, but was acquitted.
Officer Mork also served as the village's fire chief. He was survived by his wife, 6-year-old daughter, and 2-year-old son.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour Not available
- Badge 90
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; 9 mm
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Mork. What a place to give your life! Always a hero and honored soul.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 7, 2019
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