Star Journal report

A snowmobile crash in the Town of Schoepke Sunday morning claimed the life of Richard John Krook, 37, of Pelican Lake. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call approximately 1:10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 on Old 26 Road in the town of Schoepke.

According to the sheriff’s office, the snowmobile left the trail and struck tress on the side of the trail. Krook reportedly died at the scene.

Several agencies assisted during the response. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is completing the accident report.