Texas Game and Fish Commission, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, February 22, 1956
Add to My HeroesClaude Keller
Game Warden Claude Keller was killed when his light plane crashed into Lagune Madre, 10 miles south of the Padre Island Causeway, while he was patrolling the waterway for illegal netting activities.
Warden Keller's partner survived the crash.
Warden Keller was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Texas Game and Fish Commission for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, son, mother, six brothers, three sisters, and his grandmother.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsThank you for your service sir, RIP now.
James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
February 22, 2012