MONDAY, 1/26/26 9:00 p.m.
(WFRV) – Not long after reporting a man from central Wisconsin, authorities in Marathon County announced that a missing 80-year-old man was found safe.
The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office announced that 80-year-old Dennis Fischer has been found safe.
He was reportedly found around 8:40 p.m. Arrangements are being made for Dennis to return home.
No additional information was provided.
Original: Authorities looking for missing 80-year-old Wisconsin man, his vehicle last seen in Appleton
MONDAY, 1/26/26 7:55 p.m.
RINGLE, Wis. (WFRV) – A man from central Wisconsin is missing, and authorities say his vehicle was last seen in Appleton.
According to the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office, it is trying to find 80-year-old Dennis Fischer. Dennis reportedly left his home around 3:30 p.m. on January 26.
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The release says he could be disoriented. He is believed to be driving a white Hyundai Tucson with Wisconsin plate ‘ADK6074’.
Dennis is described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds with brown eyes and balding hair.
It was mentioned that he left his home wearing black jeans and an army-green veterans’ sweatshirt, a black leather Dale Earnhardt jacket, a black hat and glasses.
Authorities say his vehicle was last seen near East Wisconsin Avenue and North Ballard Road in Appleton.
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Anyone with information about his location is encouraged to call 9-1-1, the sheriff’s office said.
No additional information was provided.
