Frank Lewis Yeager
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Frank Yeager was shot and killed by the constable of Dewey Township.
The constable shot him in the back with a rifle. He later turned himself in and was charged with murder. He would only say he was very angry with Deputy Yeager but refused to say why. Two months later, he was acquitted.
Deputy Yeager had served with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office for only one week.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven children.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtq0ed294nzqfmh0s1dds- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Frank. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Yeager served with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Oklahoma City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Yeager.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department has lost 11 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Frank is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Frank is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frank is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1911, 1 officer at Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1911, 7 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1911, 149 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 27th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1911, 150 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Frank was 50. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department whose age is recorded, half were between 46.5 and 50; the middle age was 49. Frank had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
Frank was 50. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Frank had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Frank was 50. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 50. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 16.7% of these deaths at Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department; August holds the most, 33.3%. Thursdays: 16.7%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Thursdays: 12.7%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 54.5% of all 11 deaths at Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; winchester, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; winchester, in 1.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; winchester, in 0.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; winchester, in 0.4% of these deaths.
His people
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department has 11 officers remembered here, Frank among them.
-
Peter Anderson Dec 26, 1890
-
George Washington Garrison
Jun 5, 1908
-
Frank Lewis Yeager
Nov 16, 1911
-
Levi A. Ezzell Aug 24, 1914
-
Homer Adrean
Aug 28, 1920
-
Spear Cushman Crossley
Jun 15, 1922
-
Howard O. Brewer
Mar 18, 1926
-
Michael Lee Loudenslager
Apr 19, 1995
-
Terry B. Fisher
Jan 12, 2014
-
Robert Blaine Swartz
Aug 22, 2022
-
Jeremy McCain
Mar 20, 2023
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
10 officers from Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department are honored on badge.nw.







