U.S. Army · United States 
Ronald P. Kleber
1982
Ronald P. Kleber served the U.S. Army for 6 years. Ronald served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Special Officer Ronald Kleber was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic. The driver was immediately arrested and charged with death by auto, DWI, and other offenses. The 26-year-old driver was only convicted of drunk driving. He was fined $250 and lost his license for six months. Officer Kleber had been with the Middletown Police Department for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1962 – 1968
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Middletown Police Department
Special Officer
In Our Keeping
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