Lester John Miller
1958
Lester John Miller.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Lester Miller was killed in an automobile crash on Route 226 between Altay and Coles Corner. The county sheriff had ordered him to respond to reports of disorderly subjects. He was en route to his home to change into his uniform when the crash occurred at about 10:55 pm. Deputy Miller was a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran of WWII and recipient of the Purple Heart, EAME Theater Medal, and Air Medal. He had served with the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office for seven months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, two stepdaughters, parents, grandparents, two brothers, and four sisters.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
Schuyler County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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