Claude Keller

Died February 22, 1956

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Claude Keller served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Game Warden Claude Keller was killed when his light plane crashed into Lagune Madre, 10 miles south of the Padre Island Causeway, while he was patrolling the waterway for illegal netting activities.

Warden Keller's partner survived the crash.

Warden Keller was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Texas Game and Fish Commission for 10 years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife, son, mother, six brothers, three sisters, and his grandmother.

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Service Record

U.S. Army

Also Served

Texas Game and Fish Commission

Game Warden

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 45-E · Line 22 cut as CLAUDE KELLER

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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.

Game Warden Keller gave the Texas Game and Fish Commission 10 years.

Thank you for your service to the Austin 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

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