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Severt Olander Roen, a 74-year-old man, was last seen on July 30, 1977, in Empire, Michigan. He disappeared after an argument with his brothers, leaving their home on foot, reportedly intending to hitchhike to Frankfort to visit relatives. This was the last confirmed sighting of him, and he has not been seen or heard from since.
At the time of his disappearance, Severt was described as 6 feet tall and 165 pounds, with gray or partially gray hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 30, 1977
At the time of his disappearance, Severt was described as 6 feet tall and 165 pounds, with gray or partially gray hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 30, 1977
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Aug 07, 2018
Oct 03, 2018
Severt
Roen
121
74
72 inches
165 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jul 30, 1977
Empire
Michigan
Leelanau County
340
39417
Leelanau County Sheriff's Office
Suttons Bay
Michigan
Leelanau County
49682
Robert Bailey
Detective
8525 E Government Center Drive, Michigan
2312568800
County
Law Enforcement
07-3324-77
Leelanau County Sheriff's Office
Gray or Partially Gray
Blue
Blue
11/23/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone looked into the circumstances around the argument Severt had with his brothers before he ... ...Read More
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Hi everyone,
I recently came across the case of Severt Olander Roen and was struck by how little ... ...Read More
12/25/2023
I recently came across the case of Severt Olander Roen and was struck by how little ... ...Read More
12/25/2023
Hey everyone, I wanted to bring up something about the Severt Olander Roen case that’s been buggin... ...Read More
02/26/2023
02/26/2023
