Duane A. Badder

1979

Life Keepsakes Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Duane A. Badder served in the U.S. Navy for 7 years and 11 months. Duane served during the years of the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Homicide

Cause Gunshot wound

Mechanism Firearm

What Happened

Sheriff Duane Badder was shot and killed after responding to a call involving a man who had shot at his neighbor's home. The suspect was well known to law enforcement and Sheriff Badder attempted to talk the man into dropping his gun. The suspect opened fire on Sheriff Badder, striking him. A deputy who had also responded to the scene returned fire and killed the suspect. Sheriff Badder had served with the agency for 10 years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife, three sons, and two daughters.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Navy

1952 – 1960

Conflicts

Korean War Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Presque Isle County Sheriff's Department

Sheriff

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 21W · Line 15 cut as DUANE A BADDER

In Our Keeping

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