K9 Argo Wendl

K9 Argo passed away on March 9, 2026, after a battle with cancer. He faithfully served the residents of Geauga County alongside his handler, Deputy Josh Wendl. K9 Argo was born on March 28, 2015 in Slovakia. On July 9, 2016, he was paired with Deputy Wendl while working for the Village of Oakwood. In January of 2024, Deputy Wendl and K9 Argo joined the Geauga County Sheriff's Office where they patrolled on the night and day shifts. K9 Argo and Deputy Wendl were well known in Oakwood Village and Geauga County. They were involved with numerous community events and demonstrations. K9 Argo had a great personality and brought his playful behavior into the office daily. He was always greeted with treats from our dispatchers and records personnel. Argo was also credited with a large amount of narcotics seizures and could locate any suspects due to his great tracking ability. Argo will be missed by all that knew him. When not on duty,  Argo was loved and loved his human family. His greatest joy, outside of work, was playing ball with Deputy Wendl. Argo will be missed. There will be private family services for K9 Argo. Arrangements provided by the Potti & Marc F. Burr Funeral Homes.

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