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Gary Bergstrand Missing Person Case

Last seen in Milltown, Wisconsin on Jun 23, 2004

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Victim Details

Sep 5, 2010

Jul 1, 2024

Gary

Bergstrand

63

41

67 inches

68 inches

180 lbs

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 23, 2004

Milltown

Wisconsin

Polk County

54858

21212

Polk County Sheriff's Department

Balsam Lake

Wisconsin

Polk County

54810

1005 West Main Street, Wisconsin

7154858366

County

Law Enforcement

5615-04

Jun 23, 2004

Polk County Sheriff's Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8095) and 11 other sources
Gary Paul Bergstrand, a 41-year-old man from Milltown, Wisconsin, went missing on June 23, 2004. He was last seen leaving his home at around 9:00 a.m., stating he was going for a walk on the Gandy Dancer Trail. He has not been seen or heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Gary was wearing a green sweatshirt and blue sweatpants. He was described as being between 5'7" and 5'8", weighing about 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Gary was dealing with significant health issues, including blood cancer, and he was also suffering from depression. These factors have contributed to concerns about his well-being. Despite numerous efforts, no clues have been uncovered regarding his whereabouts. Gary had several distinctive tattoos, including a heart with wings on his left arm and "MOM" on his upper left arm, among others.

His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to urge anyone with information to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Department.
Last Seen: Jun 23, 2004

Links to Additional Sources (11)

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  • Gary Paul Bergstrand - Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy Inc's
  • Gary Bergstrand | Clearinghouse for Missing
  • Gary Paul Bergstrand - The Charley Project
  • Gary Paul... - Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy
  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • 'It's like he vanished': Polk County man still missing after 20 years
  • 6267DMWI - Gary Paul Bergstrand - Doe Network
  • Gary Paul Bergstrand has been missing since 6/23/2004 ... - Facebook
  • Missing from Milltown Wisconsin Gary Bergstrand was last seen ...
  • Gary Paul Bergstrand has been missing for 21 years today. He was ...
  • WI-Gary Paul Bergstrand, 41, Polk County, 23 Jun 2004 | Websleuths

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — St Paul, Minnesota
    UP148173 • Found May 23, 2025
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 92%154 lb vs 180–185 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Waukegan, Illinois - unidentified case UP163526
    John Doe — Waukegan, Illinois
    UP163526 • Found Apr 8, 2026
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 43%318 mi away
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 88%151 lb vs 180–185 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    Physical features: Tattoo: heart, arm

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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