On March 21, 2026, the body of 67-year-old Paul Eugene Renggli was found in Lakewood, Washington. After being discovered, he was admitted to Saint Clare Hospital, where he was noted to have died of natural causes. Despite efforts by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, they have been unable to locate any family members or friends who could claim his remains. This unclaimed person case has been assigned the Namus ID UCP156967.
The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, has taken responsibility for the case. Attempts to reach out for any known relatives or acquaintances of Mr. Renggli have so far been unsuccessful, leaving his remains unclaimed. The agency, which can be contacted at 253-798-6494, continues to hold his cremains, awaiting someone who might step forward.
In such situations, the medical examiner's office ensures that the remains of the deceased are treated with respect and dignity. The office has announced that Paul Eugene Renggli's cremains may be claimed by any individual at any time, offering a possibility for community members or unknown relatives to provide a final resting place. The openness for someone to claim his cremains highlights the compassion of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office in their endeavors to provide closure and dignity in cases where family connections have yet to be made.
Date Found: 03/21/2026
