Patrolman Nicholas J. Ethen

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

Devils Lake Police Department, North Dakota

End of Watch Saturday, August 15, 1953

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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
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack

burglary

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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

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