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Leonard Rader Jr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Superior, Wisconsin on Apr 01, 1998

Victim Details

Jun 25, 2015

Aug 26, 2021

Leonard

Rader Jr.

76

48

73 inches

74 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 01, 1998

Superior

Wisconsin

Douglas County

5716

Washburn County Sheriff's Office

Shell Lake

Wisconsin

Washburn County

54871

Jason Bartholomew

Investigator

421 Highway 63 South, Wisconsin

7154684700

County

Law Enforcement

https://washburnsheriff.org/

S98-01103

Washburn County Sheriff's Office

Sandy

Blue

Blue

07/07/2026


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Leonard Lawrence Rader Jr., a 48-year-old man, was last seen on April 1, 1998, in Superior, Wisconsin, by his attorney and brother. He had a history of mental health struggles, which were believed to stem from his experiences serving in Vietnam, and he was reportedly suicidal at the time. Leonard left a note for his family before his disappearance, leading to concerns that he may have taken his own life.

Leonard is described as a white male, standing between 6'1" and 6'2& ...
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Last Seen: Apr 01, 1998

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