Dale Venema

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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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  • Body of Ontonagon kayaker found in lake - The Mining Gazette

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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