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

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Gerald W. Mork

Officer Gerald Mork was found shot to death at Riverside Cemetary 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. He had been shot twice in the back of his head.

The chief of the Iola Police Department was later arrested and charged with Officer Mork's murder but was acquitted.

Officer Mork had served with the Iona Police Department for 8 months and also served as the village's fire chief. He was survived by his wife, 6-year-old daughter, 2-year-old son, parents, two brothers, and two sisters. His father was the Waupaca County Sheriff at the time of his death.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 8 months
Badge 90

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; 9 mm
Offender Not available

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Officer Mork,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Iola. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 14, 2025