Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office, Indiana
End of Watch Saturday, May 25, 1940
Add to My HeroesJohn Earl Kormelink
Deputy Sheriff John Kormelink was killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of State Road 54 and State Route 67 in Switz City.
He and another deputy were transporting three prisoners to the state penal farm in Putnamville and the state boy's school in Plainfield. Their patrol car collided with a bus, killing Deputy Kormelink and seriously injuring his partner, one of the prisoners, and the bus driver.
Deputy Kormelink was survived by his wife, daughter, son, father, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Kormelink,
On today, the 85th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Vanderburgh County.
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