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for John Weinkauf
Brett Cloutier
February 10, 2023
A true leader and a man to follow. Both in the field and in his way of life.
Brett Cloutier (TPD Ret.)
February 18, 2011
Major John was a role model for those who worked under him. He always had my complete trust and respect. He was a fair man in all of his dealings with us. I will miss him very much.
Greg Halford Ret. T.P.D.
February 18, 2011
I worked directly under John for my first 8 years on the police department an enjoyed his humor. Once he told me " I may not always be right but I'm always the Major " Nuff said.. I will miss his smile and his special way of handling tough situations.
Rick Weidner (TPD RET.)
February 17, 2011
The Weinkauf family is a class act and Maj. John was at the head of the class. I will never forget the "Dirty Thirty + Three" newsletters each month. My sympathies to the Weinkauf Family.
February 17, 2011
Major John Weinkauf was a true gentelman and it was a pleasure to have worked under him. When I needed my butt kicked, he kicked it, and when I needed a pat on the back, I got it. A fairer person, I have never known.
My sympathy goes out to the Weinkauf family. Goodby Major.
Larry William, Ret. TPD
Frank Gregg
February 17, 2011
My sympathies to the Weinkauf Family.
Major John was a class act and truly one of a kind.
Maggie Waggoner
February 17, 2011
Major John was so pleasant to work with, I was just down the hall and enjoyed his sense of humor. It was so much fun to work at PD then. He will be missed, I know he enjoyed retirement to the fullest.
Deb Kuck
February 17, 2011
John,
I am sorry to hear this sad news. May God comfort you and your family. God bless you and know that all of you are in my prayers.
Pete Jr. & Elena Tavares
February 17, 2011
To the entire Weinkauf family, Elena's and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Topeka has lost a good man.
Mary Cushing
February 17, 2011
My condolences to the Weinkauf family. I will miss seeing John drive by and waving, always smiling.We had many talks about our dogs and life in general. The momories I have of John go way back to when I was a child.
Our prayers are with you all.
Stephanie Lanning
February 17, 2011
John,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Max & lucille Daugherty
February 17, 2011
Bob, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I always enjoyed working for John when I was on the Police Dept back in the 60_s. He will be missed by all that worked with him or knew him.
LeRoy Rice
February 17, 2011
John and family. I am sorry to hear of your fathers passing. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
February 17, 2011
John,our prayers and thougths will be with you and your family. Kevin Hammond (Topeka)
Betty Semon
February 17, 2011
Bob and family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. John and Marian were so fun to bowl with. God be with you in this time of sorrow....
Shawn Miller
February 17, 2011
Major John was a good and fair supervisor. He'd correct your mistakes, once, in a nice way and as long as you made the correction, that was the end of it. Not a lot of people like that anymore. We'll miss you Major.
Brad & Terri Sandgren
February 17, 2011
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Doris Derrington
February 16, 2011
Bob: I was very sorry to read of your brother's death. I will be thinking about you.
Frank Morgovnik
February 16, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dean Forster
February 16, 2011
My condolences to the Weinkauf family.
Major Weinkauf was always willing to listen and help. I enjoyed working for Major Weinkauf and appreciated his guidance and friendship.
Lillie Holden
February 16, 2011
John, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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