Dale Venema

Missing

Case Description
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Dale Venema, a 74-year-old resident of Ontonagon, Michigan, went missing on July 14, 2023, after he was last seen kayaking on Lake Superior near the Firesteel River area. A local resident spotted his unoccupied kayak later that afternoon, triggering an extensive search effort. The search, which lasted several days, involved multiple agencies including the Michigan State Police, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Despite their efforts, Dale was not immediately ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 14, 2023
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Victim Details

Aug 08, 2023

Aug 08, 2023

Dale

Venema

75

74

74 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 14, 2023

Ontonagon

Michigan

Ontonagon County

No

127304

Michigan State Police - Neguanee Post

Negaunee

Michigan

Marquette County

49866

180 US Highway 41, Michigan

9064759922

State

Law Enforcement

86-635-23

2023-07-14

Michigan State Police - Neguanee Post

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

09/29/2024


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Forum Posts (3)
Do any of you have any theories on what might have happened to Dale? It's been months since he went ... ...Read More
09/06/2024
I was wondering if anyone knew if there was a candlelight vigil planned for Dale? It would be a nice... ...Read More
08/23/2024
Dear community members,
I am reaching out to you all with a plea for help in solving the case of ... ...Read More

01/15/2024
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