Pennsylvania Game Commission, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, September 28, 1969
Add to My HeroesLeroy Brown Stackhouse
Deputy Game Protector Leroy Stackhouse suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to remove a deer carcass from Route 191, near the intersection with Route 507, in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania.
A resident had called him to report that the carcass was in the roadway at about 7:35 pm. A passing motorist discovered his body in the roadway approximately one hour later.
Deputy Game Protector Stackhouse had served with the Pennsylvania Game Commission for 42 years and also held a commission as a deputy game agent with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and eight grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 68
- Tour 42 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsDeputy Game Protector Stackhouse,
On today, the 55th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Pennsylvania. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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