THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED K-9 DEPUTY VICTOR H. KRETSINGER.  HE PASSED AWAY ON APRIL 23, 2020.

VICTOR JOINED THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON JULY 11, 1962 AND RETIRED FROM THE SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT BUREAU ON AUGUST 1, 1987.

HE SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY.

SERVICES WILL BE AT SEA WITH A CELEBRATION OF LIFE TO BE PLANNED WHEN THE PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED.

Condolences may be sent to his wife Edith via e-mail to davekretsinger@att.net or via USPS to 1217 Washington Av., Bakersfield, CA 93308.