People in Lake Mills are grieving for Fire Chief Todd Yandre after he died suddenly in the line of duty.
Family and friends remember their fallen hero at a place close to his heart, a place where he provided decades of public service.
"His passion was the fire department and training future firefighters," Yandre's brother, Mark Yandre, said. Mark Yandre also serves as the assistant fire chief in Lake Mills.
Mark said dedication kept his brother at the Lake Mills Fire Department for more than 41 years. Mark said he was devastated when Todd's life was suddenly cut short. "He went through his normal routine of going to the gym to work out and it was at that time that he experienced what has been reported as a cardiac event and eventually passed away," Lake Mills city manager Drake Daily said.