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.
Bio
- Age 68
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsI loved going to the jailhouse where Grandpa and Grandma lived. I think people would go to jail just to get some of Grandma's homemade cooking! Fond memories of sharing orange crush with you Grandpa! Love you forever and always ❤️
Barbara Allison
Granddaughter
May 15, 2020
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