Josef Joe Zurnieden, 42, of Minneapolis, was last seen the morning of July 1, 2014, when he left home about 6 a.m. to go to work and did not arrive. His wife Katy spoke with him later that morning; that was the last known contact. Two days later, on July 3, Joe’s vehicle was found abandoned near 26th Avenue and Marshall Street in Northeast Minneapolis.

Joe was described as 6 feet tall, about 165 pounds, with dark, receding hair. He was a husband and father of two and active at St. Helena Church; the community organized benefits and search parties to support the family. Authorities have not indicated signs of foul play and continue to treat this as a missing person investigation.

If anyone in Minneapolis around July 1, 2014, has information about Joe’s movements or saw his vehicle near 26th Avenue and Marshall Street, please contact the Minneapolis Police Department.