John Valentine Trandel

Died May 1, 1981

Life Media Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

John Valentine Trandel served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. John served during the years of the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Deputy Trandel suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a juvenile suspect at the Children's Court Center.

Survivors

Deputy Trandel was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.

Media

Service Record

U.S. Navy

1951 – 1955

Conflicts

Korean War Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department

Deputy Sheriff I

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Memorials

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Deputy Sheriff I Trandel served with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

Thank you for your service to the Milwaukee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff I Trandel.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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