Sauk County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Monday, August 21, 1961
Add to My HeroesJames C. Jantz
Patrolman Jantz was shot and killed when he and his partner stopped three armed men in the Lake Delton area. The three men were wanted in Chicago for several murders and for shooting at police officers.
The suspects were all found guilty of Patrolman Jantz's murder. They were sent to prison and eventually paroled.
Patrolman Jantz had served with the agency for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Paroled
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsThank you for your reflection Rabbi Davis. So many may have forgotten this man who gave his life. But the family has not.
Lets all remember those men and women who served and gave their lives for Community, state, and country .
Most sincerely Jim’s wife.
Barbara Jantz
Wife
June 15, 2019
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