It is with an extremely heavy heart that the Connecticut State Police announces the passing of Dr. Reverend Paul Krampitz, a Connecticut State Police Chaplain. Chaplain Krampitz was tragically killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident on Route 9 in Berlin yesterday, 09/18/24. The accident remains an active and ongoing investigation, the other operator involved in the accident has been identified and is currently cooperating with Troopers.
Dr. Reverend Paul Krampitz was appointed by Commissioner John A. Danaher III, on July 3, 2008, as a CT State Police Chaplain.
Chaplain Krampitz was assigned to Troop L (Litchfield), H (Hartford), and DESPP Headquarters in Middletown. Chaplain Krampitz touched the lives of hundreds of Troopers, Dispatchers, and support staff in his 16 years of service.
Chaplain Krampitz was a pillar to our agency following the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting and navigated our agency through dozens of Critical Incident Stress Management debriefings. Often sought after by Troopers, Command Staff, and Chaplains for spiritual support, counsel, mentorship, and guidance; Chaplain Krampitz was a reputable and respected member of our agency.
Pastor Paul Krampitz is a graduate of Yale Divinity School and Hartford Seminary, where he received his Doctor of Ministry degree. He also completed a year of study at the Lutheran School of Theology at Philadelphia. Before being called to Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell, he served congregations in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Pastor Paul is a past Dean of the Southern CT and Central CT Conferences and served on the New England Synod Council and Candidacy Committee. Pastor Paul also serves as a Chaplain for Luther Ridge of Middletown and the Cromwell Police and Fire Departments.
Chaplain Krampitz is survived by his wife Paula and their three children Zoë, Zaidan and Zachary. He has two adult daughters, Christina and Maria.
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