Richard Floyd Schinzing

Died October 17, 1974

Life Media Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Richard Floyd Schinzing served in the U.S. Navy for 7 years and 11 months. Richard served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Undersheriff Schinzing suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a suspect after responding to a disturbance at a local tavern.

Media

Service Record

U.S. Navy

1955 – 1963

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Burnett County Sheriff's Department

Undersheriff

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 50W · Line 18 cut as RICHARD FLOYD SCHINZING

In Our Keeping

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Undersheriff Schinzing served with the Burnett County Sheriff's Department.

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

Rest easy, Undersheriff Schinzing.

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

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