KIEL, Wis. (WFRV) — The Kiel Post Office now bears the name of State Trooper Trevor J. Casper, honoring the young officer’s bravery and sacrifice nearly a decade after his death in the line of duty.
Casper, a Kiel native, was just 21 years old and in his first year with the Wisconsin State Patrol when he was shot and killed in March 2015 while confronting a murder suspect in Fond du Lac County. Officials say his actions saved lives that day, stopping the suspect before anyone else could be harmed.
On Friday afternoon, the community gathered outside the post office for an unveiling ceremony. The renaming follows federal legislation signed into law last year, formally designating the facility as the “Trevor J. Casper Post Office.”
The event drew Casper’s family, friends, and law enforcement officers from across Wisconsin, along with local leaders. For many, the dedication was an emotional moment — one that ensures Casper’s story will remain part of Kiel for generations.
Former Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent Anthony Burrell called the tribute both meaningful and lasting.
“This is the best tribute you could give someone that made a sacrifice such as the one that Trevor did. This will be a memorial forever for him… this is a lasting legacy of his,” Burrell said.
Burrell said Casper stood out from the beginning — quiet but confident, and fully committed to public service.
“He was a public servant through and through and a true hero,” Burrell said.
Congressman Glenn Grothman, who attended the ceremony, reflected on Casper’s courage in his final moments. “Trevor Casper did more in 17 seconds than most of us will ever do in a lifetime,” Grothman said.
For the Kiel community, the new sign above the post office is more than a name change — it’s a permanent reminder of a hometown hero whose impact will never be forgotten.
