STEUBENVILLE, Ohio - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the lowering of flags in Jefferson County, Ohio in memory of Sheriff Fred Abdalla who passed away Monday evening.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has not yet revealed what caused the death of Abdalla, who served as sheriff for 32 years.

Abdalla attended the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy, served as a coroner’s investigator, and was the Mayor of Stratton Village for 13 years.

He is a U.S. Army veteran, serving two years in Vietnam.