Ryan Andrew Gedart, a 21-year-old from Hayward, Wisconsin, tragically passed away on June 18, 2017. Born on August 21, 1995, in Spooner, WI, Ryan was known for his passion for anything with a motor and was a beloved member of his community. His untimely death left a profound impact on his family and friends, who remembered him fondly in various tributes and messages.
On the morning of June 18, 2017, Ryan's body was discovered on Tag Alder Road in the Town of Lenroot, with two gunshot
wounds to the torso. Initial reports and the circumstances surrounding his death led to a thorough investigation by multiple agencies, including the Sawyer County Sheriff's Office, the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigations the Wisconsin State Patrol, and the State Crime Laboratories in Madison and Milwaukee. The investigation aimed to determine whether foul play was involved.
Despite early speculations and media reports suggesting a possible homicide, the investigation concluded that there was no evidence of criminal activity. Sawyer County Sheriff Doug Mrotek reported that the gunshot wounds were self-inflicted, and the only DNA found on the handgun belonged to Ryan. The bullets recovered from his body were determined to have been fired from his own gun, which was found next to him at the scene. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner's office confirmed that the gunshot wounds were consistent with being fired at close range.
The Sawyer County Sheriff's Office, along with other involved agencies, maintained that all procedures were followed meticulously, and the case was handled with the utmost professionalism and respect for the Gedart family. The final determination listed Ryan Gedart's death as a suicide caused by self-inflicted gunshot wounds. There were no arrests, suspects, or litigations related to his death, as the investigation found no evidence of foul play.
Ryan's death was a tragic event that deeply affected his community, but the thorough investigation provided clarity and closure regarding the circumstances of his passing.
