City Marshal John C. Sauer, Sr., Shelbina Police Department, Missouri

City Marshal John C. Sauer, Sr.

Shelbina Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Wednesday, February 9, 1966

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John C. Sauer, Sr.

Marshal Sauer was killed when his patrol car was struck by a Chicago, Burlington and Quincy freight train at an unguarded crossing. The vehicle was thrown over 100-feet upon impact and Marshal Sauer was ejected from the car.

Marshal Sauer had served with the Shelbina Police Department for 9 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by train

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Marshall Sauer was my Grandfather. I was very young when he passed. I do have vague recollections of him as he stopped by every morning to check on me.

Chief John C. Best (USN ret.)
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November 2, 2023