Patrol Officer Gerald W. Mork, Iola Police Department, Wisconsin

Patrol Officer Gerald W. Mork

Iola Police Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch Sunday, July 14, 1985

Gerald 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

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i remember you and love you. i will never forget as a child riding in that old fire truck down the streets of iola.im 45 now but it seems like yesterday.i will hug you when we meet again uncle jerry. im david johnson son of bob johnson any of my family is welcomed to contact me at 904 424 2515

robert d johnson
nephew

April 1, 2015