Lakeshire Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Saturday, January 3, 2015
Add to My HeroesRonald Eugene Strittmatter
Police Officer Ronald Strittmatter suffered a fatal heart attack after attempting to help an elderly person who had fallen.
He had attempted to lift the person off the floor several times until paramedics arrived. He got off duty approximately one hour later and went home. He died early the following morning as the result of a heart attack.
Officer Strittmatter had served with the Lakeshire Police Department for four years and had previously served with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for 24 years. He is survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 67
- Tour 28 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Friday, January 2, 2015
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsJohn 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.
A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen
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