U.S. Navy · United States 
Cleo Chrest
1951
Cleo Chrest served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer Cleo Chrest was killed in an automobile accident while he and his partner responded to a call. Another vehicle crossed over the center line and struck their patrol car and killing Officer Chrest. Officer Chrest was a United States Navy Reserve veteran and served with the Manhattan Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, three brothers, and two sisters. He is buried at the Louisville Cemetery in Louisville, Pottawatomie County, Kansas,
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, three brothers, and two sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Manhattan Police Department
Police Officer
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