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U.S. Army · United States 
Nicholas Ethen
1953
Nicholas J. Ethen served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Patrolman Nick Ethen suffered a fatal heart attack while investigating a burglary at the Peavey grain elevator on College Street.
He and the county sheriff were inspecting the facility when he suddenly collapsed.
Patrolman Ethen was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Devils Lake Police Department for six years.
He and the county sheriff were inspecting the facility when he suddenly collapsed.
Patrolman Ethen was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Devils Lake Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, and four siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Devils Lake Police Department
Patrolman
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