Patrolman Nicholas J. Ethen, Devils Lake Police Department, North Dakota

Patrolman Nicholas J. Ethen

Devils Lake Police Department, North Dakota

End of Watch Saturday, August 15, 1953

Nicholas J. Ethen

Patrolman Nick Ethen suffered a fatal heart attack while investigating a burglary at the Peavey grain elevator on College Street.

He and the county sheriff were inspecting the facility when he suddenly collapsed.

Patrolman Ethen was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Devils Lake Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, and four siblings.

Bio

Age 62
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

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Grandpa....
I remember the day you passed because I couldn't understand why a police car was driving into our yard. Two officers got out and helped my Grandma out of the car. I remember there was wash hanging on the clothesline, and my Mom was standing in the doorway holding my sister.
I am proud to be your granddaughter and to be able to say you served as a veteran of the military and the police force.
Hugs!
Granddaughter Nancy

Nancy Van Steenvoort Hoffer
Granddaughter

May 12, 2016