Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Sunday, December 9, 1979
Add to My HeroesCharles L. Moeller
Police Officer Chuck Moeller was killed in an automobile crash at the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago, Illinois.
His patrol car was stopped at a traffic light when another vehicle, which was cutting through a gas station to avoid the traffic light, struck his it. The other vehicle struck a guardrail around the gas pumps, careened off a parked truck, and then struck Officer Moeller's patrol car. Officer Moeller died of injuries suffered in the cash.
The driver who caused the crash was sentenced to three years in prison.
Officer Moeller had served with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 24 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location Illinois
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsIf you had lived, I know that the world would be a much better place, because I've seen the ripples of pain and grief that followed in the wake of your death, even decades later. Your absence from our family can still be felt.
I married your eldest son, and we missed you during our wedding reception. I wish I could have met you, if only to thank you from the bottom of my heart for raising such a wonderful son.
It is a comfort, though, to know that you're with Jesus. I look forward to meeting you in heaven, Dad. (Can I call you Dad? I guess I'll have to wait for that introduction. But I love you, regardless. I doubt you're reading these things in heaven, so I'll ask God to pass along the message.)
Sarah R. Moeller
Daughter-in-law
April 30, 2024
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