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Home→Agencies→Public Pensions→Wisconsin

State Public Pensions in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) administers the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) for state and most local-government employees and teachers. Survivor and death benefits depend on whether the member was active or retired and on the annuity option the member elected.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Public Pensions

Wisconsin

etf.wi.gov/retirement/death-benefits→

Administering agency

Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) — Wisconsin Retirement System

Phone1-877-533-5020
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified May 2026

State Public Pensions in Wisconsin: key facts

System
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), administered by the Department of Employee Trust Funds, covering state employees, most local-government employees, and teachers.
Active employee death
For a member who dies before retiring, ETF pays the account value or a special death benefit calculation depending on the member's age and employment category.
Retiree death
The continuing benefit depends on the annuity option the retiree elected at retirement, including period-certain options that may pay remaining payments to a named survivor.
Beneficiary on file
Benefits are paid according to the member's most recent Beneficiary Designation (form ET-2320). Without one, benefits pass under the Wisconsin Statutory Standard Sequence.

When someone dies

Steps after a death in Wisconsin

4-step process for Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) — Wisconsin Retirement System.

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Public Pensions

Wisconsin

etf.wi.gov/retirement/death-benefits→

Administering agency

Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) — Wisconsin Retirement System

Phone1-877-533-5020
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified May 2026