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Fundraiser to help BPD's Sgt Laufenberg pay medical bills

Sergeant Michael Laufenberg has been a member of the Bellevue Police Department since 1984. Today he is unable to work because he is recuperating from major surgery and severe illness. His medical bills are about to surpass his maximum lifetime limit with the insurance company. In order to support Sgt Laufenberg and his family the Bellevue Volunteer Fire Department and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 59 are raising funds with an event on January 24th. It will include a Spaghetti dinner for those making donations as well as a silent auction and raffle.

Citizens are invited to attend. Minimum donations for the dinner are set at $10 for adults and $6 for children. New items for the silent auction are also welcome. Make arrangements by calling Juanita Dixon or Jody Vaughn at 293-3172 or Jayme Krueger at 293-3086.

BPD Chief John Stacey said the support shown by the community is truly gratifying. "It doesn’t surprise me at all that people from the extended BPD family are coming together to support Mike. That’s what it means to live in Bellevue and I’m proud to play even a small part in this event."

Laufenberg has also been a volunteer firefighter since 1977 and was employed with the city’s Parks Department before becoming a police officer. In addition, his son Micah serves as a volunteer firefighter, and daughter Nikki works as a front-desk receptionist for the Police Department.

Sergeant Mike Laufenberg