Bayfield County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Thursday, December 12, 1968
Add to My HeroesJohn Joseph Kavajecz
Jailer John Kavajecz was killed in an automobile accident while riding in a patrol car with the sheriff.
Another driver of a vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and broadsided the patrol car.
He was survived by his wife, four sons, and four daughters.
Bio
- Age 68
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsRest in God's loving embrace, hero. You will never be forgotten.
Retired Wisconsin L.E.O.
December 12, 2022
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