Bill Erfurth

William Edmond Erfurth, "Bill", aged 84, born in Ventura California, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. He was a retired San Jose Police Officer (Lieutenant) of 35 years, former law enforcement instructor at West Valley College, and father. He is survived by his sons William, and James, and his step-sons Jonathon Friedrichs, and Lance Barrett, and his grandchildren Ethan, Isabel, and Abraham. He attended San Jose State College's Administration of Justice program. Needing to get a temporary job, he applied to the San Jose Police Department, and stayed there for a little over 35 years. He developed and trained officers in unarmed defensive tactics, and woman's self-defense, and helped develop the San Jose Police Chaplaincy. As a devote man of God, he was best known for his kindness. There will be Celebration of Life, for Bill, May 30th 3:00 PM at the San Jose Police Officer's Association, at 1151 N. 4th Street, San Jose.