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Joseph Richard Roessner

Died March 13, 1962

Joseph Richard Roessner served in the U.S. Army for 2 years. Joseph served during the years of the Korean War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism Motor vehicle
What Happened

Patrolman Roessner was killed in an automobile accident while involved in a high speed pursuit. His patrol car struck a tree during the pursuit, causing fatal injuries. Patrolman Roessner had served with the agency for 6 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1952 – 1954
Also Served
Springfield Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 25W · Line 12 cut as JOSEPH RICHARD ROESSNER
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Patrolman Roessner gave the Springfield Police Department 6 years.

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

Rest easy, Patrolman Roessner.

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

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