Patrolman Frank J. Hossler, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

Patrolman Frank J. Hossler

Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, September 22, 1956

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Frank J. Hossler

Patrolman Frank Hossler was killed in an automobile crash while on patrol at 7:30 p.m.

Patrolman Hossler was traveling north on State Route 69 (present-day SR 235) when his cruiser collided with another vehicle. He died at the scene.

Patrolman Hossler was a United States Marine Corps Korean War Purple Heart recipient and had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for 10 months, assigned to the Bellefontaine Post. He was survived by his expectant wife.

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Age 25
Tour 10 months
Badge 163/761
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

vehicle crash

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Frank J. Hossler of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and additional 83 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

September 22, 2025