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DS2008-10
June 2, 2008

EMPHASIS: Patrol Announces Promotion - Sergeant Dennis L. Kuechler


Captain Randy Beydler, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, announced effective June 1, 2008, Corporal Dennis L. Kuechler was promoted to sergeant and designated zone supervisor of Zone 5, Jasper County.

Sergeant Kuechler was born in Branson, Missouri, and graduated from Branson High School in 1987. He attended Missouri State University in Springfield, graduating in 1991 with a bachelor’s of science degree in communications management. Kuechler began his career with the Patrol in July 1994 and was first assigned to Moniteau and Morgan counties in Troop F. In October 1997, he transferred to Troop D and was assigned to Zone 4, Taney County. Kuechler was then promoted to corporal in May 2002 and designated assistant zone supervisor for Zone 11, Jasper County.

Sergeant Kuechler is married to the former Melanie VerSteegt, Branson, Missouri. He and Melanie are the parents of four children: Harrison, 11, Reily, 10, Brady, 8, and Lauren, 4.




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