Sheriff William Sheron Jr. signed out of service for the last time on Monday afternoon, ending a 47-year career at the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.
“It’s been a long career, and what I’m really happy about is that I’m leaving it with somebody that I know will do a terrific job, Joe Graff. It’s very comforting to know that you’re leaving somewhere that you’ve been devoted your life to and know that somebody is going to take over and do a great job,” says Sheron.
Sheron says what he will miss the most is working with and collaborating with the different law enforcement agencies and fire departments.
“I think the biggest thing is the people that you work with, the dedication, the people you work with both not only here in the Sheriff’s Office, but the community, the volunteer system we have here in the county with the firemen. It’s unbelievable. When you face a tragedy or you face a major incident, how everybody comes together, and we get the job done. One of the incidents was the winter storm, a couple of years ago on Christmas, we didn’t lose anybody. That was a team effort. So that’s, that’s one of the big things I’ll miss, working together with people.”
Sheron says he and his wife Shari plan to vacation in Florida and then see where the dust settles and what his plans are for the future.
“I’m very appreciative of the opportunities I’ve had over the years, you know, and to start in 1977 as a 911 dispatcher, and from there, work the jail and the road. To have all those opportunities that presented themselves. I’m just really fortunate.”
Sheron with his wife Shari and their family on Monday afternoon
Sheriff Sheron with incoming Sheriff Joe Graff who was sworn in last week.
Left to right-Jail Superintendent Bill Zipfel/retired, Brian Frieday/Chief Deputy Road Patrol, Incoming Sheriff/ Joseph Graff, Sheriff William Sheron Jr., Undersheriff Brad Mazur and Frank Riccobono/Director of Emergency Communications
Sheron with Jail Superintendent Bill Zipfel who also has retired
