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Wausau honors long‑time emergency volunteer Frank Schulke; officer recommended for valor award

Wausau Common Council · February 24, 2026
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At its Feb. 24 meeting the Wausau Common Council heard the Wausau Police Department announce the death of Major Frank Schulke, a 40‑year emergency police volunteer, and learn that an officer involved in a Dec. 27, 2025 structure‑fire rescue has been recommended for the department’s award of valor.

Chief Matt Barnes told the Wausau Common Council on Feb. 24 that Major Frank Schulke, a 40‑year member of the Wausau Emergency Police Unit, died Feb. 23 after a long period of health challenges. "When Wausau came together, Frank was there," Barnes said, describing Schulke’s decades of volunteer service at parades, festivals and other community events.

Barnes said…

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