Patrolman Walter A. Spiering

Patrolman Walter A. Spiering

Oshkosh Police Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch Wednesday, July 19, 1939

Add to My Heroes

Walter A. Spiering

Patrolman Walter Spiering succumbed to injuries he sustained from a motorcycle accident four days earlier.

He was driving his motorcycle south on Oregon Street when another vehicle pulled into the street from the curb between Ninth and Tenth Avenue.

Patrolman Spiering had served with the Oshkosh Police Department for over three years. He was survived by his wife and two sons, parents, four brothers, and three sisters. His youngest son was born 19 days before he died.

Bio

  • Age 29
  • Tour 3 years, 3 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
  • Incident Date Saturday, July 15, 1939

motorcycle

Most Recent Reflection

View all 8 Reflections

It was born and raised in Oshkosh. I'm 29 years old and Walter spearing ing was my great uncle ❤️ I'm very proud of him and on behalf of the whole city of Oshkosh and the Oshkosh Police department everyone is proud of him... Rest in peace, officer spearing

Cory robl
Great uncle

January 12, 2023

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.