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Town Marshal Leo Wilke | Homer Police Department, Nebraska Homer Police Department, Nebraska

Town Marshal

Leo Wilke

Homer Police Department, Nebraska

End of Watch: Tuesday, June 4, 1940

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 34

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Explosion

Incident Date: 6/4/1940

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Marshal Wilke was killed in an explosion while attempting to rescue citizens from a local business during a major flood. An explosion occurred inside the business, killing Marshal Wilke and several of the citizens.

Marshal Wilke was survived by his wife.

The badge displayed on this memorial was Marshal Wilke's actual badge.

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Great Uncle Leo,
Its been 71 years to the date... You are gone but never forgotten... Hoorah!
John Wilke

Petty Officer 1st Class
U.S. Navy
June 5, 2011

 

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