Patrolman Vinton Jerry Margretz, Waterloo Police Department, Iowa

Patrolman Vinton Jerry Margretz

Waterloo Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch Sunday, June 7, 1925

Vinton Jerry Margretz

Patrolman Vinton Margretz was killed in a motorcycle accident on Reber Avenue, near Marsh Street, while responding to a call. He was thrown from the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries. He was transported to Presbyterian Hospital where he died approximately one hour later.

Patrolman Margretz was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWI. He had served with the Waterloo Police Department for a total of about 2 years on two separate occasions. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 8, 2015