Shelbina Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch: Wednesday, February 9, 1966
Age: 57
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by train
Date of Incident: February 9, 1966
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Marshal Sauer was killed when his patrol car was struck by a Chicago, Burlington and Quincy freight train at an unguarded crossing. The vehicle was thrown over 100-feet upon impact and Marshal Sauer was ejected from the car.
Marshal Sauer had served with the Shelbina Police Department for 9 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.