U.S. Navy · United States 
Vernon Stroeder
1956
Vernon Jacob Stroeder served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer Vernon Stroeder and Officer Roy Mizner were killed in an automobile crash at the intersection of 82nd Avenue and Stark Street. Their patrol car was broadsided by a vehicle being driven at a high rate of speed and running red lights. The driver was arrested and charged with negligent homicide. Officer Stroeder was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Portland Police Bureau for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Portland Police Bureau
Officer
In Our Keeping
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