U.S. Army · United States 
Elmer Nonnast
1974
Elmer Leon Nonnast served the U.S. Army for 11 years.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Mechanism
Bodily force
What Happened
Game Warden Elmer Nonnast suffered a fatal heart attack following a foot pursuit of a fisherman who was illegally fishing in the Arkansas River. After returning from the foot pursuit Warden Nonnast became involved in an argument with the other suspects that had been apprehended. He collapsed and was taken to a local hospital where he passed away. Warden Nonnast, who served six years in law enforcement, was also a U.S. Army Ranger. He was awarded a Bronze Star for his service during the Vietnam War.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1955 – 1966
Also Served
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism - Law Enforcement Division
Game Warden
In Our Keeping
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