Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus has announced the sudden death of one of his deputies.
42-year-old Deputy Greg Wiland passed away on Monday evening.
The Sheriff’s office say Wiland joined the agency in February 2010, just celebrating 14 years with Kraus.
Wiland worked in the courts division (Family Court and Municipal Courts Building) for most of his time with the Sheriff’s office.
Deputy Wiland was recognized several times during his career, including an award for his “vital aid” during a medial emergency at the Family Court Building.
Before he was a deputy, Wiland was a member of the United States Marine Corps. He was a martial arts instructor in the service.
During his service, he was honored with a Combat Action Ribbon.
Wiland is survived by the fiancée, sisters, mother and father.
“Greg was an important member of our staff, appreciated by all and he will be deeply missed,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a release.