Summit Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, March 2, 1936
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: 14
Cause of Death: Duty related illness
Date of Incident: January 28, 1936
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Stanley Ronczkowski died one month after developing gangrene as a result of frostbite while on duty.
Patrolman Ronczkowski was directing traffic at the scene of a fire on one of the coldest days on record in the Chicago area. Due to his extended exposure to the cold weather he suffered frostbite on his toes. He developed gangrene which led to the amputation of his lower left leg and died one month later as a result of complications from infection.
Patrolman Ronczkowski had served with the Summit Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and 11 children.