Robert Earl Matkin

Died October 23, 1990

Life Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Robert Earl Matkin served in the U.S. Navy for 3 years and 11 months. Robert served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Sergeant Matkin died when he had a heart attack while assisting other deputies at a family disturbance call involving a firearm.

Survivors

He is survived by his wife and five children.

Service Record

U.S. Navy

1967 – 1970

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Woodville Police Department

Sergeant

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 52W · Line 8 cut as ROBERT EARL MATKIN

In Our Keeping

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Sergeant Matkin served with the Woodville Police Department.

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

Rest easy, Sergeant Matkin.

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

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