Aloysius J. Nelke served in the U.S. Army for 3 years and 2 months. Aloysius served during the years of World War II.
Gunfire
Police Officer Aloysius Nelke succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained 22 years earlier, on January 28th, 1951, when he was struck in the neck and paralyzed.
He and four other officers had responded to a burglary in progress at 3700 Grandel Square and were met with gunfire as they exited the patrol car. The wounds caused Officer Nelke to become paralyzed. His death was ruled to be a direct result of the gunshot wound and paralysis.
Officer Nelke was survived by his wife, two daughter and two sons.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Nelke served with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the St. Louis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Nelke.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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