For as long as Sheriff Troy Wellman can remember, the acting Coroner for Moody County has been someone that was appointed. Local law states that the seat is an elected role, but Wellman can’t …
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For as long as Sheriff Troy Wellman can remember, the acting Coroner for Moody County has been someone that was appointed.
Local law states that the seat is an elected role, but Wellman can’t remember a time that the person serving as Coroner was elected into the position. It’s been at least since the 1980’s anyone has run for the office.
Over the years, now-retired Dr. Gary Bruning and Dr. Tad Jacobs have filled the role. Former Ambulance Director and Mayor Mark Bonrud, Sheriff Wellman, Funeral Home Director Mike Skroch, and Sam VonEye have also stepped in whenever they’ve been needed.
To ensure Moody County has an ongoing dedicated Coroner, this past week, Sheriff Wellman along with County Commissioners offered the first reading of a new ordinance that would transition the responsibility to whoever is elected Sheriff moving forward. Wellman said that it is something other communities are considering as well.