William Jack Starke, 34, was last seen in Coos Bay, Oregon, on October 1, 1982. He had been expected home the evening of September 30 and was reported missing the next day. Starke was described as six feet tall, about 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, wearing eyeglasses and a U-shaped forehead scar five to six inches long. He was last seen in Levi’s jeans and a tan plaid shirt.

His distinctive 1974 International Scout — tan body, white roof, Oregon plate HHL314 — was also missing. The Scout’s blue tailgate reportedly said Blue Ranger - Channel 17. No significant leads emerged from the initial inquiry, and neither Starke nor his vehicle has been found. The circumstances of his failure to return home and what happened on October 1 remain unknown.

If anyone in Coos Bay in 1982 recalls seeing Starke or that International Scout, please share what you know.