Fond du Lac Police Officer Dies to COVID-19 Complications

Friday, September 24th, 2021 -- 12:01 PM

A Fond du Lac Police officer passed away due to complications from COVID-19.

According to the Fond du Lac Police Department, Officer Joseph Kurer passed away on September 22, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19. All evidence indicates that Officer Joseph Kurer contracted COVID-19 while on duty.

As such, this is being treated as a line of duty death, the second COVID-19 law enforcement line of duty death in the State of Wisconsin. The City of Fond du Lac Police Department does not provide details on specific employees’ medical conditions or vaccination status out of respect for their privacy and their family’s privacy.

Chief Goldstein said, “Our entire Department mourns with the Kurer family at this unbelievably difficult time.  I truly believe that the last thing any of us want to do is unintentionally add to the pain of losing Joseph.  The Kurer family has asked me to convey their request for privacy at this time, and to ask the media to send any inquiries to the Department rather than the family. We need to make every effort to show respect for the family’s needs and allow them to mourn in private.”

Governor Tony Evers released a statement in regards to Officer Kurer’s passing. He also stated that an executive order will be issued when funeral arrangements are made to lower the flags to half staff.

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