Prev
Incident
Officer Beell was shot and killed after he and his partner respond to a burglary in progress call. Officer Beell's partner when to the side of the building while Officer Beell stayed in the front. His partner encountered one burglar on the side of the building and wounded him in a gun battle. The other suspect exited the front of the store and shot and killed Officer Beell before he was able to fire a shot. The suspects stole the patrol car and escaped. The next day police found one of the suspects dead from his gunshot wound, and later arrested the other two suspects. One suspect received 25 years in prison and the other received a life sentence. Following a hugely successful wrestling career, in which he won the American Heavyweight Championship in 1906, Officer Beell served the citizens of Marshfield as a relief police officer on a part-time basis from 1921 to 1933. He was buried in Hillside Cemetery.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtqhqyscvzwxzcx3nz4an- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Fred. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Relief Officer Beell gave the Marshfield Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Marshfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Relief Officer Beell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Fred is the only officer of Marshfield Police Department remembered here.
Fred is one of 159 officers killed feloniously in WI, 50% of the 318 remembered there.
Fred is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Fred is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1933, 3 officers in WI were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 89 years on record. The heaviest was 1917, with 11.
In 1933, 184 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1933, 186 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Fred was 57. Of the 141 killed feloniously in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 38. Fred had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6.2 years.
Fred was 57. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Fred had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Fred was 57. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Fred had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 5.7% of these deaths in WI; November holds the most, 11.9%. Saturdays: 25.2%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Marshfield Police Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 318 deaths in WI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
0 officers from Marshfield Police Department are honored on badge.nw.