Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division, Minnesota
End of Watch Friday, May 8, 1925
Add to My HeroesFrank J. Appel
Deputy Game Warden Frank Appel was killed in a motorcycle accident on Gunflint Trail, near Grand Marais, while on patrol.
He was going down a hill when his front tire struck a rock and he was thrown from the motorcycle. He was thrown down a 10-foot embankment and struck his head on a rock.
Warden Appel had served with the agency for three years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in peace Grandpa. Wish we all could of known you.
We all were told you were a caring and loving man.
Grandson Richard Frank Anderson
Rest in Peace. Grandpa Appel. From all of your descendants. Wish we could of known you.
Richard F. Anderson
April 15, 2013
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