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Jack Greger Missing Person Case

Last seen in Rice Lake, Wisconsin on May 1, 1990

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Victim Details

Sep 11, 2019

Feb 21, 2024

Jack

Greger

75

39

64 inches

67 inches

140 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 1, 1990

Rice Lake

Wisconsin

Barron County

54868

No

61200

Burnett County Sheriff's Department

Siren

Wisconsin

Burnett County

54872

Jameson Wiltrout

Chief Deputy

7410 County Road K, #122, Wisconsin

7153492121

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.burnettcounty.com

19so698

Sep 10, 2019

Burnett County Sheriff's Department

9781

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP59982) and 10 other sources
On May 1, 1990, 39-year-old Jack Dean Greger was last seen in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, standing between 5'4" and 5'7" tall and weighing between 140 and 160 pounds. He had brown hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are limited, with reports indicating that he walked away from a halfway house and has not been heard from since. The case was officially reported to the Barron County Sheriff's Office on September 10, 2019, and the Burnett County Sheriff's Department is also listed as an investigating agency.

There is very little information available to the public regarding the specifics of Jack Greger's life or the reasons he was residing at the halfway house in Rice Lake. The lack of details has made it challenging to piece together a comprehensive timeline of events leading up to his disappearance. Authorities have not released information regarding any potential leads, persons of interest, or theories about what may have happened to him after he walked away. His case is listed in national missing persons databases, including NamUs, under the case number MP59982.

Decades have passed since Jack Greger was last seen, and his case remains unsolved. The official investigation is managed by both the Barron and Burnett County Sheriff's Departments. Over the years, there has been little to no public movement or significant developments in the search for answers. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish without a trace, leaving behind families and communities with unanswered questions. The overview of the case is one of an adult male who walked away from a supervised living situation and has not been seen or heard from since, with very few details available to the public.
Last Seen: May 1, 1990

Links to Additional Sources (10)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Jack Dean Greger... - Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy
  • Jack Dean Greger - Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy Inc's
  • Jack Dean Greger has been missing for 36 years today. He was last ...
  • WI - Jack Dean Greger, 39, Rice Lake, 1 May 1990 | Websleuths
  • Jack Dean Greger - The Charley Project
  • Wisconsin - Jack Dean Greger has been missing for 36 years today ...
  • [PDF] Jack Greger.pub
  • Jack Greger missing from Rice Lake Wisconsin 05/01/1990 Jack ...
  • Jack Greger missing from Rice Lake Wisconsin 05/01 ... - Facebook

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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 — Minneapolis, Minnesota
    UP124186 • Found Sep 25, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%83 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota - unidentified case UP763
    John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota
    UP763 • Found Dec 16, 2003
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%82 mi away
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 100%131 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP128924
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP128924 • Found Dec 25, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–49 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 43%324 mi away
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota
    UP765 • Found Oct 5, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%82 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — St Paul, Minnesota
    UP148173 • Found May 23, 2025
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%76 mi away
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 140–160 lb

    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.

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