Lucas County Sheriff's Department, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, April 30, 1967
Add to My HeroesHerbert I. Wexler
Deputy Wexler was killed in an automobile accident at the intersection of Route 2 and Teachout Road, in Jerusalem Township, while responding to a disturbance call. He was making a U-turn on Route 2 when he collided with another vehicle.
Deputy Wexler was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Lucas County Sheriff's Department for 3 months. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and sister.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 15 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Herbert I. Wexler of the Lucas County Sheriff's Department, Ohio and the additional 56 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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