Charles Edward Dobbertin served in the U.S. Navy for 7 years and 11 months. Charles served during the years of the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Deputy Dobbertin succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained four days earlier when he shot while attempting to stop a man from stealing packages out of a delivery truck while off duty. Deputy Dobbertin observed the crime in progress and began chasing the suspect. As he rounded a corner, Deputy Dobbertin was struck in the face with a radio antenna. The suspect then grabbed his service revolver and shot him. The suspect was apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life in prison. Deputy Dobbertin had served with the agency for 7 years and had served for many years previously with another agency.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Dobbertin served with the Douglas County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Omaha community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Dobbertin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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