HEKKALA

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Independent Journal
Tuesday, September 7, 1971
Page 4

LEROY HEKKALA

T/Sgt. Leroy G. Hekkala, 34, of the 666th Radar Squadron Mount Tamalpais, died at his home in Novato Saturday of a self-inflicted rifle wound, according to Deputy Coroner Donald L. Cornish.

Hekkala was discovered in the bedroom of his home, 640 Ignacio Boulevard, at 10:27 a.m. by his wife, Rosalind, Novato police reported.

Hekkala shot himself in the head, Cornish said. He left no notes, but Mrs. Hekkala said he had been depressed, Cornish reported.

Hekkala was a native of Oregon. He had been in the Air Force since 1958.

Surviving, besides his wife, are two daughters, Lenore and Evon, and a son, Martin, all of Novato.

Graveside service will be held at the National Cemetery at Willamette, Ore.

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Message:	: Independent Journal : Tuesday, September 7, 1971 : Page 4 : LEROY HEKKALA : T/Sgt. Leroy G. Hekkala, 34, of the 666th Radar Squadron Mount Tamalpais, died at his home in Novato Saturday of a self-inflicted rifle wound, according to Deputy Coroner Donald L. Cornish. : Hekkala was discovered in the bedroom of his home, 640 Ignacio Boulevard, at 10:27 a.m. by his wife, Rosalind, Novato police reported. : Hekkala shot himself in the head, Cornish said. He left no notes, but Mrs. Hekkala said he had been depressed, Cornish reported. : Hekkala was a native of Oregon. He had been in the Air Force since 1958. : Surviving, besides his wife, are two daughters, Lenore and Evon, and a son, Martin, all of Novato. : Graveside service will be held at the National Cemetery at Willamette, Ore.