NV NV -Willard Duane Martindale, 29, Reno, 1 December 1977

[chaddylex]

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP60244
Willard Duane Martindale,
Male, White / Caucasian

Case Information​

Demographics​

Missing Age 29 Years
Current Age 75 Years
First Name Willard
Middle Name Duane
Last Name Martindale
Nickname/Alias--

Sex Male
Height5' 10" - 5' 11" (70 - 71 Inches)
Weight150 - 190 lbs
Race / Ethnicity White / Caucasian

Circumstances​

Date of Last Contact December 1, 1977
NamUs Case Created September 20, 2019

Last Known Location​

Location Reno, Nevada
County Washoe County
Missing From Tribal Land No
Primary Residence on Tribal Land No
Circumstances of Disappearance Willard was a known transient in the Reno and Hawthorne areas of Nevada. His family drove around various areas he was known to be and saw him near a highway overpass in Reno, Nevada. When family turned the vehicle around, Willard was gone and his family and friends have not seen or heard from him again.

Physical Description​

Hair Color Sandy
Head Hair Description--
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description Possible beard (would grow in red, if so)
Left Eye Color Blue
Right Eye Color Blue
Eye Description--

 

[victoriarobinson642]

His Ancestry profile suggests he was originally from Michigan.

This photo is also linked to his profile. I assume it's a yearbook photo.

 

[heartanium]

According to his brother's obituary the family was from Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

His mother is Eleanor Martindale, father is Willard Martindale.

He's listed as predeceased in his brothers obituary so I assume he was legally declared dead at some point.

 

[cheemsg]

The Evening News from Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan - Newspapers.com
Willard Martindale was ticketed for driving uninsured in 1970. Not super interesting but the most I could find. His address was 1017 Maple Street at the time.

 

[jamieleeds]

This is my mom’s brother. She and my dad were the last family to see him. He had been in and out of mental institutions as a diagnosed schizophrenic after he came back from Vietnam. At one point he was living under an overpass jumping out brandishing a rifle when vehicles approached.
The family assumed he was dead many many years ago due to his mental illness and homelessness.
Of the 7 children only 3 remain. I had hoped we would have some news before my uncle Earl and my mom passed a few years ago.
Hoping one day we will know what happened to him.