OR OR - Thomas Jeschke, 20, Portland, 13 Jan 1969

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[h=1]Thomas Harold Jeschke[/h]

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Jeschke, circa 1969

• Missing Since 01/13/1969
• Missing From Portland, Oregon
• Classification Endangered Missing
• Age 20 years old
• Height and Weight 5'10, 180 pounds
• Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Blonde hair, blue eyes. Jeschke's nickname is Tom. He had a shaggy beard at the time of his disappearance. He wears eyeglasses with black frames.

[h=3]Details of Disappearance[/h] Jeschke was last seen in Portland, Oregon on January 13, 1969. He has never been heard from again. His vehicle was found abandoned at northeast 8th and Burnside after his disappearance. Few details are available in his case.

http://charleyproject.org/case/thomas-harold-jeschke

https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/38588/

 

[YaYa_521]

Thomas Harold Jeschke

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Jeschke, circa 1969

Thomas Harold Jeschke – The Charley Project
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
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Potential matches - None of the three profiles below have been compared to any MPs.

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The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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August '82
Oregon 20-50 yo 5'6"height N/A weight

Sparce skeletal remains were discovered in Clackamas County near Mt. Hood in Oregon. Clothing associated with the remains were a black buckled belt, the remnants of a dark-colored windbreaker; a black plastic comb; a leather ankle-length dress boot, "Seiberling" brand

Accessories - toothbrush toothpaste razor black plastic comb - Near the Body
Clothing - Dark colored windbreaker; bkack belt with buckle -Near the Body
Footwear - leather ankle-high dress shoe, "Seiberling" brand on sole - On the Body

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The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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Sept. '83
Portland, Oregon.
18-40yo. 5'10" height. Weight 150#
Hair Sandy.
Head Hair Description. Light gray brown

Body Hair Description:
Axillary hair is red-brown
Genital hair is light red and curly
Facial Hair
Eyebrows blonde

The body of a white male was found floating in the Willamette River on September 9, 1983.

Clothing - Tan pants, "NORDSTROM" brand waist 31"; size 15-15 1/2 long sleeved gray-brown shirt; brown sock on left foot - On the Body
Footwear - No shoes recovered -On the Body

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The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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Sept. '83.
(Est. Yr of death 1965-1983)
Oregon 18-30yo. Height 5'9" Weight N/A
Hair - unknown. Eyes - unknown

The remains of an adult male was discovered in a heavily wooded area west of highway 101. The remains appeared to have been there for a number of years; a book binding was found with a 1965 date on it.

Accessories - Pocket knife, hunting knife, coins, an auto key, a heavily rusted and corroded 9mm semi-automatic pistol. - Near the Body
Clothing - "remnants of clothing on the lower body", no description in report - On the Body
Footwear - "Shoes", no description in report On the Body
Jewelry - Pocket watch - On the Body

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[CastlesBurning]

Thomas Jeschke

 

[Diane Redfern]

I wonder why there is so little information. It happens in several cases. No details about the last sighting, the circumstances, his daily life, his interests and hobbies, his family and friends... Was he a hiker? Was he involved in hippie culture? Was he studying and/or working? Was he involved with drugs or illegal activities? Maybe authorities don't want to disclose more info, but...

 

[Diane Redfern]

Thomas Jeschke

Thomas Harold Jeschke, age 20, disappeared from Portland, Oregon on January 13, 1969. There are no details available as to the circumstances of his disappearance. His car was later found at NE 8th …

whereaboutsstillunknown.wordpress.com

Thomas Harold Jeschke (1948-1969) - Find a Grave...

Born on 3 Sep 1948. Died on 13 Jan 1969. Buried in Wilsonville, Oregon, USA.

es.findagrave.com

 

[alb1on]

The obituary of his father at https://obits.oregonlive.com/us/obituaries/oregon/name/william-jeschke-obituary?id=17242518 gives a lot of background on his childhood and family, but only confirms his missing status.

 

[HopeRains]

I believe his vehicle was found within 8 blocks of the Burnside Bridge which crosses over the Williamette River.

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Thomas Harold Jeschke – The Charley Project

 

[Pennysmom1]

Nothing new to report.

Can anyone find a newspaper article from back then that might give more information? I'm not a subscriber.

 

[cenazoic]

Nothing in newspapers.com or newspaperarchive.com that I could find.

 

[Same Old Stella]

I believe his vehicle was found within 8 blocks of the Burnside Bridge which crosses over the Williamette River.

I looked up photos of the intersection where his car was abandoned, it looks like a downtown area. He could have been suicidal and jumped off the bridge I suppose. He also could have been just fine mentally and went there for a nice restaurant meal near where he parked. We don't know what happened and apparently he was legally declared dead. His headstone gives his date of death as the day he disappeared. I wonder if his family ever found out anything and just kept the information quiet.