Homer Police Department, Nebraska
End of Watch Tuesday, June 4, 1940
Leo Wilke
Marshal Wilke was killed in an explosion while attempting to rescue citizens from a local business during a major flood. An explosion occurred inside the business, killing Marshal Wilke and several of the citizens.
Marshal Wilke was survived by his wife.
The badge displayed on this memorial was Marshal Wilke's actual badge.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Explosion
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