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Ronald P. Kleber

Died October 23, 1982

Ronald P. Kleber served in the U.S. Army for 5 years and 11 months. Ronald served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Motor vehicle
What Happened

Special Officer Ronald Kleber was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic. The driver was immediately arrested and charged with death by auto, DWI, and other offenses. The 26-year-old driver was only convicted of drunk driving. He was fined $250 and lost his license for six months. Officer Kleber had been with the Middletown Police Department for 15 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
1962 – 1968
Also Served
Middletown Police Department
Special Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 40-W · Line 11 cut as RONALD P KLEBER
In Our Keeping
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Special Officer Kleber gave the Middletown Police Department 15 years.

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

Rest easy, Special Officer Kleber.

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

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