THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED CAPTAIN BARBARA E. PERSTEN. SHE PASSED AWAY ON JULY 1, 2026.

BARBARA IS THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE SHERIFF SHERMAN BLOCK.

BARBARA JOINED THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT IN 1971 AS A CIVILIAN, BECAME SWORN IN 1974, AND RETIRED IN 2001 FROM CUSTODY DIVISION. HER NUMEROUS ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDE CUSTODY, PATROL, TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION, AND DETECTIVES.

SERVICES ARE PRIVATE

NO CONDOLENCES ARE REQUESTED.