Ernest J. Dankert
1979
Ernest J. Dankert. Ernest served in World War II.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Deputy Dankert suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after struggling with a suspect. He was able to take the man into custody but collapsed moment later. Deputy Dankert had served with the Saginaw County Sheriff's Department for 8 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
1942 – 1945
Conflicts
World War II
Also Served
Saginaw County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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