Retired Woodbury police chief Bill Hering dies at 76
William “Bill” Frederick Hering IV, former Woodbury police chief and public safety director, died Nov. 1, 2025 at age 76 following a brain cancer diagnosis. Hering led Woodbury Public Safety for 32 years and was praised by current Director Jason Posel for shaping a culture of respectful, service‑oriented policing; visitation is Nov. 13 in Stillwater and funeral services are Nov. 14 in Afton, with donations requested to the Public Safety Woodbury Community Support Fund.
📌 Key Facts
- Hering died Nov. 1, 2025 at age 76 following a brain cancer diagnosis.
- Served 32 years as Woodbury’s police chief and director of public safety.
- Visitation: Nov. 13 at Bradshaw Funeral Home, 2800 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater (4–7 p.m.).
- Funeral: Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. at Memorial Lutheran Church, 15730 Afton Blvd., Afton (10 a.m. visitation; luncheon to follow).
- Donations requested to the Public Safety Woodbury Community Support Fund in lieu of flowers.