Millston Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Saturday, October 27, 1979
Add to My HeroesJohn Coffey
Patrolman John Coffey was killed in an automobile accident while responding to an assistance call on Route 12.
His squad car overturned about six miles south of Black River Falls. He was transported to LaCrosse Hospital, where he was dead upon arrival.
Patrolman Coffey was a United States Army Vietnam Military Police veteran who had served with the Millston Police Department for only three weeks and previously served with the Wisconsin State Patrol. He is survived by his aunt, uncle, two brothers, and sister.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsRIP Officer John Coffey, Fondly remembered on the 50th Reunion of the Class of 1973, on the year of their 50th Anniversary of our graduation @ DDHS (Delavan-Darien, High School) Delavan, WI. Thank you for you ultimate sacrifice
Penny Karcher-Kresl & the rest of your Class of 1973
Penny Kresl
Classmate @DDHS, Delavan, Walworth Co, WI
January 21, 2023
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