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Sheriff Richard F. Kise 1973-1977
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Sheriff Kise was a policeman first and a politician second. Sheriff Kise had been a Deputy Sheriff first, having come up through the ranks. As a detective, he had been involved in many high profile cases. Thrust into the Office of Sheriff by the Election of James Hurley to the Position of State Assemblyman, Sheriff Kise was appointed by the Govenor to complete the remaining portion of Sheriff Hurley's term in Office. The Sheriff quickly took control, leaving his mark in the history of the office. Sheriff Kise did not run for election in 1976 and returned to the Position of Chief Deputy. The Sheriff was an easily recognizeable figure in his community, being active in his Church and with the youth of the county and was assisted of his wife Hazel, a very distinguished and likeable woman. A memorial fund was established in Lyons, after his death, to provide books for the youth of the community. Sheriff Kise died suddenly, while on vacation, and was mourned by many in a public display in Lyons. |
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Sheriff Kise is buried in the Rose Cemetary, on the South Side |
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