Michael Donald Onka
Agency: Sugar Creek Police Department, MO
Chief Michael Donald Onka served with the Sugar Creek Police Department for 10 years.
Chief Onka was shot and killed while responding to an armed robbery call at Kross Tavern, at 605 N. Sterling in Sugar Creek. After he arrived at the scene, Chief Onka was shot twice in the stomach. He was pronounced dead at Independence Sanitarium at 4:03 pm. A second Sugar Creek Officer was wounded in the battle. The suspect, Jerald R. Fizer, a former police officer was sentenced to prison but released after serving only 7 years. He claimed he intended to be killed during the robbery.
He was survived by his wife, two sons, and daughter.
Reflections:
I have had the honor to work with 3 of your grandchildren as officers. You have left a great legacy for our department.
Chief Christopher D. Soule
Sugar Creek Police
I wanted to tell you that I know your family, in particular your three grandsons who have followed in your footsteps. They are all fine police officers and men. They are stand up cops that care for each other and their fellow officers. They keep your memory and service alive and are a credit to you and the profession. Your service did not end in 1968, it merely started a proud tradition in the Onka family.
A family friend and cop.
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