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MEMORIAL
"Blessed
are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God."
Matthew 5:9
In Memory of
Corrections Officer Ralph F. Howell
Born and raised in Newton, Mr. Howell moved to Branchville 13 years ago. He was a Corrections Officer for the Sussex County Sheriff's Office for over 10 years. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Howell served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion in Newton, the Branchville Historical Society and the Sussex County Historical Society. He enjoyed country music and World War II memorabilia.
The son of the late Earl and Esther Hill Howell, Mr. Howell is survived by his wife, Nellie Stires Howell; a sister, Joan Wolf, of Newton; three nephews; and a sister-in-law, Mary Jane Whitesell and her husband, James, of Branchville.
K-9 Joker
Served the County of Sussex for 4 1/2 years.
Passed away on 07/01/2008
Corrections Officer Donald Gunderman
FRANKLIN -- Donald "Ducky" Samuel Gunderman, Sr.,
62, died suddenly on Monday, May 25, 2009, at Wilson Memorial Regional Medical
Center in Johnson City, N.Y. Born to the late Roy Albert and Mary Louise
Gunderman in Franklin, he was a lifelong resident.
Mr. Gunderman worked for the New Jersey Zinc Co. for 10 years before becoming a
corrections officer with the Sussex County SheriffÕs Department, where he had
worked for the past 27 years. Mr. Gunderman loved camping with his family and
was an avid Giants and Mets fan.
Mr. Gunderman was predeceased by a sister, Mary Lou "Nonna" Hanshaw,
and was the beloved husband of Victoria Jane Stoll Gunderman, at home; the
devoted father of Dorothy Mae and her husband, Timothy Wade Abbott Sr., and
Donald Samuel Gunderman Jr. and his wife, Alison, all of Franklin; the loving
grandfather of Timothy Wade Abbott Jr., Donald Samuel Gunderman III, Ashley Jean
Gunderman, Victoria Mae Abbott and Samantha Christine Gunderman; and the dear
brother of Roy "Buster" Gunderman of Franklin and Richard Gunderman of
Hardyston. Mr. Gundernan was expecting a great-granddaughter in July.
K-9 Radar
Served the County of Sussex for 7 years.
Passed away on 05/07/2008 at the age of 8
K-9 Gunny
Served the County of Sussex for 6 years.
Passed away on 04/27/2008 at the age of 9
Retired Undersheriff Robert Meyer
Passed away on September 8th, 2007
K-9 Viper
Served the County of Sussex for 11 years.
Passed away on 08/02/2007 at the age of 12 1/2
Retired K-9 Nikko
Passed away on 11/4/2006
Retired K-9 Kuff
Passed away on 8/2006 Served the County of Sussex from 1994 - 1999
Retired Corrections Corporal Joseph Milak
Sheriff Fred Cooper
(Served as Sheriff of Sussex County from 1984- 1989)
Corrections Officer Kevin Coleman
Retired Sheriff's Investigator Bruce Murch
Corrections Officer Steve Cook
Retired Corrections Officer Robert DeGroat
Retired Corrections Officer Bertram Engelke
Retired Corrections Officer Roger Bush
Retired Corrections Officer Robert Redner
and all others that have served the Sussex County Sheriff's Office and the citizens of Sussex County.
They will be missed by all...
“Is
daddy coming home soon?” asks a precious little face.
“It’s past when he should be here. Is he working on a case?”
Your dad’s not coming home son. He’s working late tonight.
He’s a policeman up in heaven, making sure we’re alright.
“But mommy, why’d he leave us? I miss him when he’s gone.”
I know you miss him darling, but now we must be strong.
“Who’s gonna teach me baseball, and help me fly a kite.
And help me with my homework, and buy me my first bike?”
Your daddy loved you darling, and he didn’t want to leave.
But a bad man took your daddy and left us all to grieve.
Be proud of who your dad was, and how he earned his pay.
Because it’s people like your daddy that keep us safe each day.
“Mommy, when I get bigger, and if it’s okay with you,
I’m gonna be like daddy, and be a policeman too.”
“In memory of fallen officers everywhere”
--Daniel T. Dunbar
A
Policeman's Prayer
Oh Almighty
God,
Whose Great Power And Eternal
Wisdom Embraces The Universe,
Watch Over All Policemen and
Law Enforcement Officers.
Protect Them From Harm
In The Performance Of Their Duty
To Stop Crime, Robberies,
Riots And Violence.
We Pray, Help Them Keep
Our Streets And Homes Safe
Day And Night.
We Recommend Them To
Your Loving Care
Because Their Duty Is Dangerous.
Grant Them Your Unending Strength And
Courage In Their Daily Assignments.
Dear God, Protect These
Brave Men & Women,
Grant Them Your Almighty
Protection,
Unite Them Safely With Their
Families After Duty Has Ended.
Amen.
