He is described as a White male, 6 feet tall, about 180 pounds, with blond hair and blue (or blue to hazel) eyes; his date of birth is May 20, 1944.

Accounts indicate Edward lived in California but had traveled to Sioux Falls for a visit. He was reportedly seen there and rented a plane with the intention of flying to Detroit, Michigan; after that reported trip he was never heard from again. Records list several name variants and aliases — including Ode Ulver, Ode Edwin Ulver, Olde Ulver, Edwin, Orville Ulver, and the nickname Butch — which may be relevant when checking older documents or travel and aviation records.

Few details about the circumstances of his disappearance have been made public, and many questions remain unanswered. Did anyone see him arrive in Detroit or the plane he reportedly rented?