Norman C. Reker served in the U.S. Army.
Patrolman Norman Reker was shot and killed as he and his partner responded to a robbery in progress on Colchester Road. The suspect opened fire and struck Patrolman Reker in the stomach. Both officers were able to return fire and shot the robber. Patrolman Reker was transported to a local hospital where he died a short time later. The subject was sentenced to death in the electric chair and executed on June 23rd, 1949. Patrolman Reker was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.
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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.
Patrolman Reker served with the Cleveland Heights Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cleveland Heights community, and 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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