Incident
Patrolman John Anderson died after contracting pneumonia while in the performance of his duties.
He was admitted to St. Luke's Hospital on January 20th, 1935, and subsequently died on March 10th, 1935.
Patrolman Anderson was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard. He had served with the Racine Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and three sons.
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Anderson gave the Racine Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Racine community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
John H. Anderson served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Illness
Racine Police Department has lost 13 officers; 1 of them lost to illness.
John is one of 7 officers lost to illness in WI, 2.2% of the 318 remembered there.
John is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,552 remembered there.
John is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1935, 1 officer in WI was lost to illness, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 4.
In 1935, 4 officers in the United States were lost to illness, the 29th heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.
In 1935, 8 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 60th heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.
Who
John was 33. Of the 7 lost to illness in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 37.5 and 48.5; the middle age was 46. John had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 18 years.
John was 33. Of the 1,996 lost to illness in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 58; the middle age was 51. John had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
John was 33. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. John had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
When
March holds 14.3% of these deaths in WI; November holds the most, 28.6%. Sundays: 14.3%.
March holds 5.9% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Sundays: 14.2%.
March holds 6.2% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Sundays: 13.2%.
How
Illness deaths account for 7.7% of all 13 deaths at Racine Police Department, the 4th most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 2.2% of all 318 deaths in WI, the 4th most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 8.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.
His people
Racine Police Department has 13 officers remembered here, John among them.
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John Harms
Nov 18, 1918
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Alvin B. Christensen
Jul 13, 1930
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Jacob A. Mauer
Apr 28, 1931
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Harry C. Breheim
Aug 26, 1933
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John H. Anderson
Mar 10, 1935
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Frank F. Lenzke
May 13, 1936
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Arthur E. Lindstrom
Feb 12, 1951
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Harold Worden
Aug 25, 1955
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Lester McEachern
May 5, 1956
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James J. Hantschel
May 15, 1963
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Fred W. Lenzke
Feb 14, 1967
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James R. Fine
Jan 11, 1974
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John David Hetland
Jun 17, 2019
Where
Military Service
John H. Anderson served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
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