Earl A. Van Deusen End of Watch: January 4, 1930 Age: 28 Rank: Deputy Sheriff Agency: Dane County Sheriff's Office Years of Service: 1 County: Dane Location on Memorial: IV Incident Surrounding Death Deputy Van Duesen was stationed in rear of a hotel were a man was holding his wife hostage. As the man came down the stairs he exchanged gunfire with other deputies. The suspect shot Van Deusen as he came to assist. Back