Firefighter Lawrence O. Steigleiter

Photo of Firefighter Lawrence O. Steigleiter
Last Call: Sun, Sep 15th, 1889
Date of Incident: Sun, Sep 15th, 1889
Cause of Death: Structural Collapse
Service Time: 10 years
Age: 39

Survivors

His wife Katherine and daughters Mary and Carrie

Incident

Firefighter Steigleiter along with 4 other firefighters lost their lives while fighting fire at 6th & Main involving Bamberger, Bloom & Co.'s Store and adjoining buildings.

Agency

Louisville Fire Department
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Louisville Fire Department
1135 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40203
(502) 574-3701
Chief Gregory Frederick
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Tributes

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Left by Dgme on Friday, May 16th, 2008

Gone but not forgotten. Known or unknown, still a hero. Thank you. dgme