Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Edwin Keller |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Engineer |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 46 to 50 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 3/13/1969 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Heart attack |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Firehouse duties |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 3/13/1969 |
| Incident Location | Firehouse |
| Incident Attribute | [Not applicable] |
Incident Summary
On March 13, 1969, Chicago Fire Department Engineer Edwin Keller of Engine 57 suffered a fatal heart attack while on duty at the Engine 57 firehouse.
Funeral services for Keller were held at St. Eugene Church on March 17, and he was survived by his widow, two children, and one grandchild.
Citations:
“Obituary of Edwin Keller,” Chicago Tribune, March 13, 1969.
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