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In the winter of 1984, a 26-year-old Army veteran named Howard Shizue Takanaka Jr. vanished from Superior, Wisconsin. The exact date of his disappearance is uncertain, with records only indicating he was last seen sometime in January of that year. At the time, it was rumored that he had intentions of leaving Wisconsin to seek employment elsewhere. Before he went missing, Howard had served his country for four years in the United States Army. He was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division and had ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 01, 1984

Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Howard

Shizue Takanaka Jr.

26

26

5'9 - 6'0 inches

125 lbs

Asian

Male

Jan 01, 1984

Superior

Wisconsin

Superior

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

715-395-1371

05/21/2026