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U.S. Army · United States 
Emil Wehrli
1988
Emil Richard Wehrli served the U.S. Army for 3 years.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Deputy Marshal Emil Wehrli suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in the agency's annual physical fitness test.
He had just completed a 1-1/2 mile run at Peter Kiewit Middle School in Omaha, Nebraska, and was walking a cool down lap when he suddenly collapsed. Other personnel at the scene immediately began CPR. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Deputy Marshal Wehrli was a veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the United States Marshals Service for 17-1/2 years.
He had just completed a 1-1/2 mile run at Peter Kiewit Middle School in Omaha, Nebraska, and was walking a cool down lap when he suddenly collapsed. Other personnel at the scene immediately began CPR. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Deputy Marshal Wehrli was a veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the United States Marshals Service for 17-1/2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his two children, mother, and seven siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1963 – 1966
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service
Deputy U.S. Marshal
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