Queensland police chief Steve Gollschewski dies aged 67, months after retirement
Steve Gollschewski was the former Queensland Police Commissioner. He died of cancer at age 67, just months after he retired.
Brisbane came to a halt on Monday. The Queensland Police Service said goodbye to former commissioner Steve Gollschewski.
Gollschewski died this month at age 67 from cancer. Uniformed officers lined the streets alongside citizens.
The funeral procession left City Hall. Gollschewski had led the service for many years.
He was a well-known face during state emergencies and disasters. He had retired only recently.
He was planning extended time in London with his family. His daughters remembered his key strengths: commitment, loyalty, ethics, and selflessness.
They also recalled his quirks, including a fear of heights he'd always downplayed. His widow, Rebecca, said she felt robbed of the years they'd planned together after his service ended.
- 67 years old
- Age at death
- Queensland Police Commissioner
- Position held
- Cancer
- Cause of death
- Extended time planned in London
- Retirement location
Why it mattersThe death of a public leader who served for many years marks the end of an era in Queensland governance.
AustraliaQueensland loses a high-profile police chief who shaped law enforcement in the state for years.
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