Lieutenant John Klar Retires From Moose Lake

By Ian Heaslip

Lieutenant John Klar recently retired from MCF-Moose Lake with over 30 years of service with the Department of Corrections. John began his career at Sauk Center working with juveniles prior to transferring to Moose Lake in 1997. He finished the remainder of his career up north, promoting to sergeant and eventually lieutenant in 2013.

John was a staple on SORT for over 17 years. John started the Honor Guard at Moose Lake and was instrumental in the team DOC-wide. He was the lead instructor for shotgun/less-lethal. One of the highlights of his career was his time on the Marksman Observer Team. His retirement gift from many in the facility and across the agency was a Remington 870 12-gauge shotgun that was engraved with his years of service.

Lt. Klar reminds everyone to be there for your co-workers and watch out for each other. He also noted that it’s important to let the stupid stuff roll off your back daily. John, thank you for your many years of service!

Lt. Carl Bennett (Left) presenting Lt. John Klar (Right) with his retirement gift.

Lt. John Klar proudly displaying his retirement gift.