# Death and memorial of Steve Gollschewski > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-and-memorial-of-steve-gollschewski > Updated: 2026-09-14T04:10:55.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Former Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski died on September 4, 2026, at the age of 67 following a battle with stage four lung cancer. Gollschewski served the Queensland Police Service for over 46 years and was appointed as the state’s 21st commissioner in April 2025. He retired in February 2026 to focus on his health. Acting Commissioner Brett Pointing described him as a “strategic and visionary leader,” while Queensland Premier David Crisafulli noted his lifelong devotion to public safety. On September 14, a memorial service was held at Brisbane City Hall, attended by nearly 800 people, including Premier Crisafulli, Governor Jeannette Young, and Tasmania’s Police Commissioner Donna Adams. Mourners characterized Gollschewski as a “calm, ethical, and selfless leader.” ## Claims - Steve Gollschewski died at age 67 following a battle with lung cancer. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Steve Gollschewski was the 21st police commissioner of Queensland. (single source) - Gollschewski served as Queensland’s third-longest serving police officer. (single source) - Gollschewski was appointed police commissioner in April 2025. (single source) - Gollschewski retired from the police service in February 2026. (single source) - Approximately 800 people attended the funeral service at Brisbane City Hall. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Steve Gollschewski: Former Queensland Police Commissioner farewelled in Brisbane Mourners gathered in Brisbane to farewell former Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski, 67, who died from lung cancer after a 46-year career in law enforcement. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steve-gollschewski-former-queensland-police-commissioner-farewelled-in-brisbane ### 2026-09-04: Steve Gollschewski, former Queensland Police Commissioner, dies Former Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski has died at age 67 following a courageous battle with cancer, ending a distinguished policing career spanning over 46 years. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steve-gollschewski-former-queensland-police-commissioner-dies --- Cite as: Death and memorial of Steve Gollschewski. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/death-and-memorial-of-steve-gollschewski