March 23, 2026 – Ozaukee Co., Wi – Criminal charges have been filed against former Ozaukee County Coroner Timothy Deppisch following an investigation into alleged irregularities involving official records and reimbursement claims.
Mr. Deppisch has been charged with two counts of Misconduct in Public Office, Class I Felonies under Wisconsin State Statute § 946.12(4).
According to the criminal complaint:
• Count 1 alleges that in December 2022, Mr. Deppisch intentionally falsified entries in an official report or record related to his duties as coroner.
• Count 2 alleges a similar offense occurring in September 2022, also involving the intentional falsification of official records.
The investigation began on February 23, 2023, when the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the County’s newly appointed Medical Examiner of potential discrepancies in travel expense vouchers submitted by the former coroner.
Investigators determined that Mr. Deppisch submitted reimbursement requests for travel to funeral homes outside of Ozaukee County. However, multiple funeral home representatives reported that Mr. Deppisch had not been present at their facilities as claimed.
Additionally, discrepancies were identified between the mileage reported and the locations listed in the reimbursement records.
Mr. Deppisch’s duties as coroner included issuing death certifications and cremation permits, which required personal verification of the deceased and inquiry into the cause and manner of death.
Mr. Deppisch was elected in 2016 and served as coroner until January 2023 when the position was transitioned from an elected coroner to an appointed medical examiner.
The investigation is ongoing, and no additional information is available. As with all criminal cases, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
