Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division, Minnesota
End of Watch Wednesday, February 22, 1967
Add to My HeroesRonald E. Shager
Conservation Officer Ronald Shager was killed when his patrol car was struck by a train near the Rock Island Depot in Faribault, Minnesota.
The car was pushed down a ravine into the Straight River.
Officer Shager had served with the agency for 22 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 22 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsHe was my hero. Going to see Uncle Bud
was always an adventure! Sometimes he took me with him when he was checking fishing licences. I remember that he always was able to be friendly and the fishermen were respectful. However, if there was a violation, I recollect that the violater got a good tongue lashing and a ticket! He, as I found out years after his passing, was loved and truly respected by so many others,even folks that he had ticketed.
Dave Anderson
nephew
April 9, 2012
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