On April 3, 2015 Officer Thomas (TJ) Kobel was killed in an auto accident while driving south on the Glen Highway. TJ is survived by his wife Lindie Kobel who also sustained serious injuries in the crash. TJ was on Shift 1 at the Goose Creek Correctional Center. Despite the fact that TJ had only been with the Department a short time, he had already earned the respect of his fellow Officers and Supervisors. On Monday, April 6, 40 Officers and Staff met to remember and celebrate TJ with his mother, who flew in from Louisiana. She was very moved by the outpouring of support from TJ’s shift and friends.
If you would like to donate to help TJ’s family through this difficult time, an account has been set up at Wells Fargo. The name of the account is the “Thomas Kobel Memorial Fund” and the account number is 1762843900. You will need both the account name and number when making a donation. Donations can be made at any Wells Fargo Branch.
A service has been scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 3:00 in the afternoon. It will be held at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Eagle River. (16300 Domain Lane). The Honor Guard will be present and Officers are encouraged to attend in uniform.
Funeral Service for Officer Kobel
3pm, Thursday, April 16, 2015
St. Andews Catholic Church, Eagle River (Map)
