Deputy Director Kenneth L. Blunt

Deputy Director Kenneth L. Blunt

Illinois Secretary of State Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, January 31, 1983

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Kenneth L. Blunt

Deputy Director Kenneth Blunt was struck and killed by a vehicle while assisting at an accident scene on I-55, near mile marker 80 in Divernon, Sangamon County at 7:40 am.

Another vehicle lost control on the icy highway and slid into the median, fatally striking Deputy Director Blunt.

Deputy Director Blunt was a World War II Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, mother, brother, sister, and two grandchildren.

He is buried at Fairlawn Cemetery in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois.

Bio

  • Age 54
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle

accident scene, weather

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Deputy Director Blunt,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 31, 2023

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