United States of America

Harold Emmerson Klinkefus

Died May 18, 1949

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Harold Emmerson Klinkefus.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Patrolman Harold Klinkefus was killed in an automobile crash when his cruiser was struck by a tractor-trailer on US 34 near Red Oak. Another car attempted to turn left, and the truck attempted to stop suddenly in order to avoid a collision. The truck jack-knifed and struck the side of Patrolman Klinkefus' car, causing him to be ejected. Patrolman Klinkefus was a United States Army World War II veteran and had served with the Iowa State Patrol for six years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and two sons.

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 61-W · Line 12 cut as HAROLD EMMERSON KLINKEFUS

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In tribute

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 Klinkefus gave the Iowa State Patrol 6 years.

Thank you for your service to the people of Iowa, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

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

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