Overview

Date last seen: June 30, 2006
Approximate time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Town of Carson, Portage County, Wisconsin
Age when missing: 68
Date of birth: June 14, 1938
Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Weight: Approximately 200 pounds
Hair: Gray/salt-and-pepper
Eyes: Blue
NamUs: MP8098
Agency case number: S06-06541

Czerwony may have been wearing a white T-shirt, brown Dickies pants and loafers when he disappeared. He was known by the nicknames “Ed” and “Eddie.”

Detailed Case Breakdown

Edward Czerwony Missing Person Case: The Unsolved 2006 Disappearance in Carson, Wisconsin

Edward “Ed” Czerwony was 68 years old when he seemingly vanished from his home in the Town of Carson, Portage County, Wisconsin, on June 30, 2006. Nearly two decades later, his disappearance remains unresolved, with no confirmed sighting of Czerwony since that afternoon and no publicly identified evidence establishing what happened to him.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice continues to list Czerwony as a missing adult, while his information is also maintained in national and independent missing-person databases.

Last Seen: June 30, 2006 — Town of Carson, Wisconsin

Date last seen: June 30, 2006
Approximate time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Town of Carson, Portage County, Wisconsin
Age when missing: 68
Date of birth: June 14, 1938
Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Weight: Approximately 200 pounds
Hair: Gray/salt-and-pepper
Eyes: Blue
NamUs: MP8098
Agency case number: S06-06541

Czerwony may have been wearing a white T-shirt, brown Dickies pants and loafers when he disappeared. He was known by the nicknames “Ed” and “Eddie.”

What Happened to Edward Czerwony?

June 30, 2006, reportedly began as an ordinary day for the Czerwony family. Edward lived in a small mobile home in the Town of Carson. One of his sons, Mike, lived with him, and a temporary roommate was also staying there. Another son, Rodger, lived nearby.

According to Czerwony’s children in a 2023 WSAW investigation, Mike drove his father on errands that morning because Edward had recently undergone cataract surgery. Mike and Rodger later returned around lunchtime, when Edward was still at the residence. By approximately 3 p.m., however, Edward was gone.

The commonly cited last-contact time is approximately 12:30 p.m. on June 30, 2006. When Czerwony could not be located, his family contacted friends and neighbors and searched places he was known to frequent, including local taverns, stores and restaurants. His son reported him missing that evening.

A Disappearance With Few Clues

One of the most difficult aspects of the Edward Czerwony disappearance is the apparent lack of physical evidence.

His vehicle and belongings remained at his home. Czerwony did not have a cellular phone that investigators could use to reconstruct his movements. Authorities examined records from the home’s landline but reportedly found nothing suspicious.

His dog, Moe, was also left behind. Czerwony’s children told WSAW that their father was extremely attached to the dog and frequently took Moe with him. For the family, finding the dog still at the residence made Edward’s sudden absence particularly unusual.

Investigators searched beyond Czerwony’s property. According to Detective Sergeant Jason Meidl of the Portage County Sheriff’s Office, ground searches covered approximately five square miles, aerial searches were conducted, and cadaver dogs were used around the property. None of those efforts located Czerwony or produced evidence explaining his disappearance.

Person of Interest Was Ruled Out

Law enforcement initially approached the disappearance cautiously and investigated whether anything suspicious had occurred.

Detective Meidl told WSAW in 2023 that investigators found nothing suspicious at the residence. One person was considered a person of interest during the investigation, but authorities ultimately ruled that individual out because of an alibi. No one has been publicly identified as an official suspect or charged in connection with Czerwony’s disappearance.

Authorities received occasional information over the years. Meidl said in 2023 that a rumor had surfaced roughly a decade earlier suggesting someone might have been involved, but the information was indirect and did not lead investigators to a resolution.

DNA Provides a Way to Compare Unidentified Remains

Several years after Czerwony vanished, his family provided DNA information for comparison through NamUs.

That information became significant in 2013 when unidentified human remains discovered at a homeless camp in Arkansas drew the attention of investigators. The deceased person reportedly had a “Junction City” keychain. Junction City, Wisconsin, is only a few miles from the area where Czerwony lived.

The possibility initially appeared promising, but DNA testing established that the unidentified person was not Edward Czerwony. Investigators learned that Junction City is also the name of a community in Arkansas.

The comparison demonstrated the continuing importance of having Czerwony’s identifying information available in national databases: unidentified remains can be compared against his case as new possibilities emerge.

Was Foul Play Involved?

There is currently no publicly established answer.

The Charley Project classifies Czerwony as an endangered missing person and notes that foul play has not historically been suspected by authorities. Earlier accounts indicated that investigators considered the possibility he wandered away voluntarily, while also expressing concern about his safety and well-being.

Czerwony’s family has expressed doubts that he simply chose to disappear. His daughter Michelle told WSAW that she believes someone may have picked him up and harmed him, noting that he had gone to the bank earlier that day. That is a family member’s theory, not a law-enforcement finding, and no evidence made public has established that Czerwony was abducted or killed.

Detective Meidl likewise declined to speculate about what ultimately happened. As of the latest publicly available official information located for this article, Czerwony remains classified as missing rather than a confirmed homicide victim.

Latest Information in the Edward Czerwony Investigation

The most detailed recent public examination of the investigation came from WSAW NewsChannel 7’s “Forgotten: Wisconsin Cold Cases” project in April 2023. Detective Sergeant Jason Meidl discussed the original investigation, searches, lack of physical evidence, tips received over the years and the unsuccessful DNA comparison involving the Arkansas remains. He said investigators had reached a point where they were hoping additional information from the public could generate a new lead.

WSAW revisited Czerwony and other cases from its “Forgotten” series in April 2024.

Another development came in January 2025, when The Doe Network added Czerwony to its missing-person database as case 6575DMWI, giving the long-running case another public resource through which it can be circulated.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice continues to publicly list Edward Czerwony among Wisconsin’s missing persons, indicating that the case remains unresolved. The state’s individual case page continues to ask anyone with information to contact the Portage County Sheriff’s Office.

No credible public source located through September 2026 reports that Czerwony has been found, that human remains have been identified as his, or that anyone has been charged in connection with his disappearance.

The Date Discrepancy in Official Records

There is an unusual discrepancy involving the recorded missing date.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s current webpage displays September 30, 2006 as the “Missing Since” date, while the narrative on that same page states that Czerwony was last seen Friday, June 30, 2006. A Wisconsin DOJ missing-person poster also contains a different “Date Missing” entry while explicitly stating that he was last seen June 30.

Independent case records, the Charley Project and the detailed WSAW investigation likewise identify June 30, 2006 as the actual date of Czerwony’s disappearance. For that reason, June 30, 2006 is used here as the last-seen date.

Edward Czerwony Remains Missing

Edward Czerwony disappeared during a narrow window of time on an ordinary Friday afternoon. His belongings, vehicle and beloved dog remained behind. Searches by land and air, cadaver dogs, interviews, telephone-record checks, tips and a later DNA comparison have failed to provide an answer.

What happened after Czerwony was last seen at his Carson-area home remains unknown.

Anyone who knows something about Edward Czerwony’s disappearance — even information that may have seemed insignificant at the time — can contact the Portage County Sheriff’s Office at 715-346-1400. An anonymous tip line listed by WSAW is 888-346-6600. The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Missing & Exploited Children & Adults can also be reached at 1-800-843-4673.