Deputy Game Warden Frank J. Appel

Deputy Game Warden Frank J. Appel | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division, Minnesota Deputy Game Warden Frank J. Appel | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division, Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division, Minnesota
Deputy Game Warden Frank J. Appel | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division, Minnesota
Deputy Game Warden Frank J. Appel | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division, Minnesota
Deputy Game Warden Frank J. Appel

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division, Minnesota

End of Watch Friday, May 8, 1925

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Frank 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 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division 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

motorcycle, patrol

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RIP Great Grandfather. Dad has told us kids all about you and your service. Love ya.

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