Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska
End of Watch Friday, November 16, 1973
Add to My HeroesFranklin Roy Furrer
Deputy Sheriff Franklin Furrer died after suffering a heart attack three weeks earlier.
He was assisting other deputies with a narcotics raid of a home. Shortly after entry to the home, he collapsed, clutching his chest. Other deputies on the scene transported him to a hospital, where he remained unconscious until his death.
Deputy Furrer had been with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office for four years. He was survived by his expectant wife and four children from a previous marriage.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Sunday, October 28, 1973
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Furrer,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lancaster County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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