
RETIRED MEMBERS
After decades of dedicated service, the retired firefighters of the Richland Center Fire Department leave behind a legacy of courage, camaraderie, and unwavering commitment to the safety of our community. Their time in the fire service is forever marked by the scent of smoke, the weight of gear, long nights, and the unbreakable bonds forged in fire. As they transition from the blare of the alarm to a quieter chapter of life, they do so with the deep satisfaction of having answered the call time and again—protecting lives, serving neighbors, and setting an enduring example of selflessness and service for generations to come.
Bernard Burke
Firefighter - Retired
Bill Muth Jr
Firefighter - Retired
David Foth
Chief - Retired
Mark Ewing
Firefighter - Retired
Gayle Mathews
Lieutenant - Retired
Doug Persinger
Firefighter - Retired
Greg Dettmann
Lieutenant - Retired
Lester Parker
Lieutenant - Retired
Michael Rynes
Firefighter - Retired
Steve Knuth
Captain - Retired
Tim Burns
Firefighter - Retired
Robert Bindl
Chief - Retired
John Collins
Firefighter - Retired
Brent Gaffeny
Firefighter - Retired
Josh Clary
Firefighter - Retired
Dave Worthington
Firefighter - Retired
Bill Bindl
Captain - Retired
Dan Brewer
Firefighter - Retired
Mark Wilson
Captain - Retired
Doug Tyler
Firefighter - Retired
Corey Kanable
Firefighter - Retired
Gerald Stibbe
Lieutenant - Retired
Barry Roghair
Captain - Retired
Mark Wachter
Firefighter - Retired
Travis Walters
Firefighter - Retired
Brian Jones
Chief - Retired
Served from 1982 to 2025