Deputy Sheriff Patrick Anthony Tennies

Deputy Sheriff Patrick Anthony Tennies

Curry County Sheriff's Office, Oregon

End of Watch Tuesday, October 20, 1981

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Patrick Anthony Tennies

Deputy Sheriff Patrick Tennies was killed in a single-car crash while on patrol.

The collision occurred on Highway 101, five miles south of the Pistal River, during a period of heavy fog.

Deputy Tennies had been with the Curry County Sheriff's Office for three years and had previously served with the Gold Beach Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 34
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

routine driving, single vehicle crash, weather

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You never "get Over" your Loss of a loved one. I haven't. you just have to suck it up. if you have better advice please contact me.

Sarah Tennies
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December 24, 2025

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