Officer Matthew Rittner
Milwaukee Police Department

The Wisconsin Honor Guard Association
​regrets to announce the  passing of
Officer Matthew Rittner
of the Milwaukee Police Department

Funeral Arrangements

Visitation and Service

Visitation will be held from 0900 hours to 1300 hours on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Oak Creek Assembly of God, located at 7311 South 13th St., Oak Creek, Wisconsin 53154.
The funeral Service will occur at 1300 hours, with police honors to be conducted following the ceremony, outside of Oak Creek Assembly of God. 

Honor Guard Information

Color Teams

Teams wishing to send a color team please contact Sgt Matt Spence at matthew.spence@sheboygancounty.com or 920-946-4318.


Door Guard

Teams wishing to participate in the door guard please contact Lt. Paul Marik at pmarik@pleasantprairiewi.gov or 262-909-9507



Parking Information

Squad Parking
Marcus South Shore Cinema
7261 S 13th Street
Oak Creek, WI 53154

Honor Guard and Civilian Parking
Oak Creek Assembly of God
7311 S 13th Street
Oak Creek, WI 53154

Processional Information

The procession will commence after police honors from Oak Creek Assembly of God to Krause Funeral Home, located at 21600 W. Capitol Dr.  Brookfield, WI 53005. 

All law enforcement units that wish to participate in the procession should proceed to 7261 S. 13th St, you will be given further instruction at that location. This will include any SWAT teams that wish to bring armored vehicles.

Obituary Information
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Police Chief Alfonso Morales of the Milwaukee Police Department is saddened to announce the on-duty death of Officer Matthew Rittner, 35, who was killed in the line of duty on February 6, 2019, after being shot while conducting a search warrant. Officer Rittner served with MPD for 17 years and will be missed. He leaves behind a wife and a young child.



Donations

Those wishing to may send monetary donations on Officer Rittner's behalf to:

Any TCF Bank branch.  The title of the account is "Family of Matthew Rittner"

Lodging Information

WISCO Hotel Group is offering discounted hotel rates for LEO's and family members attending the funeral at the following hotels:

Comfort Suites Milwaukee Airport
Address: 6362 South 13th Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Phone: (414)570-1111

Holiday Inn Express and Suites
1400 W Zellman Ct.
Milwaukee, WI 53221
​(414)563-4000


Honor Guards in need of rooms will receive the $70/night discounted rate. Use the code WHGA and provide your agency name during registration. You will need to provide your department ID at check in for verification purposes.