Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Resch. Were you related to hockey player Glenn "Chico" Resch?

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 1, 2020

Rest in heavenly peace

Mark Mottola

May 19, 2020

Rest in peace.

J.R.

February 25, 2020

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 19, 2015

Pete,
I will never forget your smile or your kindness. You taught us so much in DARE and always had time for us kids....we thought you were so amazing, and you were. I'll never forget when you responded to my house the night my dad had a seizure. You held my hand and told me that he'd be okay and in that moment I knew that he would be. You will always be a huge memory for me of the time I lived in Wadena. Thank you for your service.

Andrea Thielke
Former DARE Student

April 1, 2014

Pete
Many days go by where I can deal and cope with life, then comes a day where I just wish you were here to give me some advice. Today just happens to be one of those days. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you, even after all these years. You were so much to me. Such a back bone to family, friends, and community. You are more than a brother to me Pete, your my best friend. I just wish I would of told you that.

Steve
Brother....Friend

April 27, 2012

Remembering you Pete! Time has eased the pain, the memories are still strong, and we miss you just as much as all the days past. Continue to Dance On!

kelly
wcso

May 19, 2011

Remembering you and all the times you made me laugh. Thanks for all the wonderful memories! You will NEVER be forgotten.

Jessica
WCSO Former Dispatcher/Jailer

May 19, 2011

I read in the Wadena paper that blue ribbons were put up at the PD and cemetery in remembrance of the 5th anniversary of Pete's death. It's hard to believe it's been so long...

I came to this page and saw his smiling face and instantly went back in time to hearing his infectious laugh - when Pete laughed, you just had to laugh with him! He had such down to earth way of looking at and dealing with life. What a good, funny, caring, honorable man he was.

Diane, Dispatcher Dakota Comm. Ctr., MN
Formerly with Wadena County SO

May 25, 2010

Always remembered & honored 4 his service & his ultimate sacrifice.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau. of Leo's

May 21, 2010

Dad, as I am reading all these great things people have said bout u, I'm just thinking once again how we miss u so much, there has been so much u have missed over the years,watching summer grow up going to kindergarden she always put the biggest smile on ur face man I miss ur smile or meeting jaeger, he is such a funny little man he would of just loved u he says the funniest things he would of definately put a smile on ur face! I really miss looking out the window and seeing the squad pull up and u coming at night to watch tv with me or just coming to visit, or when I was 9 months pregnant we went to verndale and ate the night b4 my c section we ate anything and everything we could u ate right along with me! I guess what I'm saying is I'd give anything to have u back! Love you, sarah summer and jaeger

sarah summer jaeger
daughter grandchildren

May 2, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 4th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

May 19, 2009

Remembering you Pete!

friend

May 19, 2009

To Officer Peter Jay Resch, his family and his fellow officers with the Wadena Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Resch’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Resch and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

May 19, 2009

Thank you for all the help and guidance you gave me as a child Pete. When I heard of your passing I was shocked. I hope you may be proud to know that the demonstration of handcuffs in DARE class is the closest I have ever been to trouble, and you were a big influence on that. God bless you and your family and rest in peace Sir.

Jonathon L. Stevens- Former DARE student, Class of '03

SSgt Jonathon Stevens
USAF, former student and family friend.

March 30, 2008

Thank you ,Sir,for your service.

CC3 James Stalcup
Tennessee Department of Correction

March 8, 2008

Happy Valentine's Day Grandpa
Love and Miss You Much
Love Dylan

Dylan Ryan Resch
Grandson

February 14, 2008

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 29, 2007

Remembering you Pete at the anniversary of your passing. You were a very dear friend, and gave many fun and happy memories. I miss you now and will never stop missing you. May 19th, this year was no easier then last year. As the days get closer to the 19th, the more nervous I get - and the memories and thoughts of you are strong. Remembering you with love!

FRIEND
WCSO

May 26, 2007

PETE,
WE ONLY WORKED TOGETHER FOR A SHORT TIME. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE YOU PASSED ON TO ME. YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE TO GUIDE ME, AND WAS MY FIRST PARNTER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. I'LL NEVER FORGET THE BURGLAR THAT GOT AWAY BECAUSE WE HAD TO WAIT FOR THE TRAIN ON HWY 10. YOUR PASSING WAS VERY HARD TO TAKE. I MISS YOU BUDDY IT IS AN HONOR TO HAVE SERVED WITH YOU!

PETE'S FAMILY,
I HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOUR LOSS OF A GREAT OFFICER, PARTNER, FRIEND, FATHER, GRANDPA, ETC... I WILL NEVER FORGET HOW CARING AND GENTLE HE WAS WITH PEOPLE. HE MADE A LASTING IMPRESSION ON EVERYONE HE MADE CONTACT WITH AND WORKED WITH. AS I READ ALL THE COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS THAT OTHERS HAVE LEFT, I BECOME CHOKED UP WITH EMOTION. HE IS A GREAT MAN AND MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS WORLD. I AM PROUD TO HAVE KNOWN HIM.

DEPUTY DAN MOTT 5115
MLCSO

DEPUTY DAN MOTT
FORMER WADENA PD, MILLE LACS CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE

May 25, 2007

Remembering the loss of a dear friend and co-worker, it seems to bring back all the good memories. I miss them and I miss you --things are changing and have changed Pete, but we still miss you and will never stop--missing you.

FRIEND
WCSO

May 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Resch on the anniversary of his passing.
May God continue to give you comfort.
Rest in peace and thank you for your service.

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

May 19, 2007

May you rest in peace and may your loved ones be ever blessed.

May 19, 2007

Remembering you still with Love... Miss Ya!

May 18, 2007

I will never forget back in elementary school, all of us kids playing on the playground early in the morning. Pete Resch was out directing traffic on highway 29, and as busy as he was he always found time to talk with the kids that came up to him to talk. And most days, he handed out baseball cards to us. I still have those cards, and will have them in my possession forever. We all miss you Pete.

Kyle Theisen
Former DARE student

November 29, 2006