Patrolman Vinton Jerry Margretz, Waterloo Police Department, Iowa

Patrolman Vinton Jerry Margretz

Waterloo Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch Sunday, June 7, 1925

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Vinton Jerry Margretz

Patrolman Vinton Margretz was killed in a motorcycle crash on Reber Avenue, near Marsh Street, while responding to a call.

He was thrown from the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries. He was transported to Presbyterian Hospital, where he died approximately one hour later.

Patrolman Margretz was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War I. He had served with the Waterloo Police Department for a total of about 2 years on two separate occasions. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

motorcycle

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Patrolman Margretz,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC during World War I.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 7, 2025