MPD releases procession route ahead of funeral for fallen officer Matthew Rittner

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee is preparing to say goodbye to fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner. 

On Wednesday, the public is welcome to pay respects to Officer Rittner from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Oak Creek Assembly of God Church. 

The funeral procession will take place following the visitation and funeral service. The officer's body will be taken from Oak Creek to Krause Funeral Home in Brookfield. 

Local police departments are asking for everyone's patience as they assist in the procession. Milwaukee Police tweeted a map of the procession and the route the procession will take. 

Attached is the procession route for Officer Matthew Rittner. The estimated start time of the procession is approximately 4:30 p.m. which may change. pic.twitter.com/JeRSlFmYMu

— Milwaukee Police (@MilwaukeePolice) February 12, 2019