Found Deceased MI - George Vanderweit, 70, Rochester, 5 Jul 2013

[CatFancier]

Vanderweit was recently discharged from a mental health facility and is considered to be a danger to himself.

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130706/METRO02/307060039#ixzz2YHxXxXHJ

 

[summer_breeze]

http://www.ci.rochester.mi.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=314

Posted on: July 6, 2013
**MISSING/ENDANGERED MAN - GEORGE VANDERWEIT - 70 YEARS OLD**

The Rochester Police Department is requesting the assistance of the public in locating a missing/endangered person.

GEORGE VANDERWEIT, 70 years old, was last seen at approximately 9:20 am on July 5, 2013 in the area of Runyon and Dequindre. Mr. VANDERWEIT is a white male, 5' 9", 178 pounds, and was last seen wearing a RED SHIRT with "Bargains" written on it, OLIVE GREEN SHORTS, and he may be riding an older model GREEN BICYCLE. MR. VANDERWEIT had no wallet, cell phone or identification and was recently discharged from a health care facility and is considered to be a danger to himself. A PICTURE of MR. VANDERWEIT is linked below.

If you may have seen MR. VANDERWEIT, please call the Rochester Police Department at 248-651-9621.

 

[CatFancier]

Police Search for Missing Michigan Pastor

http://www.thebanner.org/news/2013/07/police-search-for-missing-michigan-pastor

 

[summer_breeze]

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/07/17/news/local_news/doc51e5deb764749400176482.txt

Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2013
By RYAN FELTON

Rochester police are still searching for George Vanderweit, a resident reported missing earlier this month after being discharged from a mental health facility.

 

[mikkismom]

Facebook Page Solicits Help in Finding Missing Rochester Man

http://rochester.patch.com/groups/e...olicits-help-in-finding-missing-rochester-man

2 weeks after disappearance, still no signs of man's whereabouts.

https://www.facebook.com/HelpFindFriendsFather

 

[CatFancier]

Print and Share This Flyer for Missing Rochester Man

http://rochester.patch.com/groups/e...nd-share-this-flyer-for-missing-rochester-man

 

[sophiebelle]

I wonder why he was discharged if he was still a danger to himself? Poor man, and poor family. I wonder if he often rode long distances on his bike, or if he stayed local?

 

[summer_breeze]

http://rochester.patch.com/groups/l...rallies-on-facebook-for-missing-former-pastor

Posted by John McKay (Editor) , August 02, 2013 at 05:08 PM

It has been nearly one month since George Vanderweit disappeared from the area of Runyon and Dequindre and the community has rallied to help the family find clues to Vanderweit's whereabouts.

 

[OkieGranny]

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/volunteer-searchers-needed-for-missing-rochester-man/-/1719418/21406404/-/8lg1l6/-/index.html

Previous search efforts have failed, but police K-9 units did pick up on a scent at a few points during their efforts, the family says.

Organizers for the search effort will be staging in the parking lot of the Kroger Store at the corner of 25 mile and Dequindre.

The search will run throughout the morning and afternoon on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10 and 11. Staging will begin at 8 a.m.

 

[CatFancier]

Search parties looking for missing Rochester man

http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region...rea-today-to-look-for-a-missing-rochester-man

 

[CatFancier]

https://www.facebook.com/HelpFindFriendsFather

Still searching. Next search party November 2 at 9am. Meet at the Rochester Fire Department in Rochester, MI.

 

[summer_breeze]

http://rochester.patch.com/groups/p...er-police-seek-help-in-search-for-missing-man

Posted by John McKay (Editor) , November 04, 2013 at 12:21 AM

George Vanderweit has been missing since July 5. Search will take place at 9 a.m. on Nov. 9.

 

[KateB]

Still no trace of retired pastor who went missing from Rochester in 2013
Posted: 01/09/15, 3:58 PM EST
http://www.theoaklandpress.com/gene...astor-who-went-missing-from-rochester-in-2013

The only items George Vander Weit took with him, his son said, were anxiety and sleep medication. The family believes their father may have intentionally overdosed in attempt to end his life, but “I pray that’s not the case,” Randy Vander Weit said.
Rochester police have said there’s no indication of foul play in the disappearance.
Several searches were organized and a team of dogs even located George Vander Weit’s scent before the search was called off.

more at link.

 

[JusticeWillBeServed]

"Case of retired pastor missing from Rochester among thousands across nation"

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20150702/case-of-retired-pastor-missing-from-rochester-among-thousands-across-nation

Sunday, July 5, marks the two-year anniversary of George Vander Weit’s disappearance. Officials believe he left home on a bicycle and has not been heard from since.

 

[michmi]

It seems he has been found.

The human remains recently found in Shelby Township are that of a Rochester man who disappeared nearly three years ago, authorities confirmed Tuesday.

A skull and other bones discovered Saturday in a creek near 25 Mile Road and Dequindre Road by a passerby, according to officials.

Authorities, though, do not suspect foul play in the death, which Rochester police believe could have been a suicide based on the circumstances surrounding the disappearance — Vander Weit had talked about suicide prior to leaving the home. No weapons were found at the scene.

http://www.macombdaily.com/general-...o-retired-rochester-pastor-missing-since-2013

 

[pappa rob]

RIP George..