My missing uncle- DE, MD, PA, NJ...

[DisneyRN]

I haven't posted (just lurked) a lot recently. But, I have a plea for anyone listed in the areas stated above...

My uncle, John Dohms, has been missing since September 13 in Newark, DE. He suffers from severe, atypical dementia, and he wandered away from his home while his sitter wasn't watching. He is only 64, and he is a retired professor in Biology/animal sciences from the University of Delaware.

The police are no longer actively searching, so it is up to us, his family, to keep the idea of finding him alive.

Anyone in this area, if you will consider googling his story (John Dohms news-best search terms to use) or look at our Facebook page...we are trying to spread the word via as many social media sites as we can think of. The facebook page we created is https://www.facebook.com/HelpUsFindJohnDohms

There is a reward for helping find John, provided by the University of Delaware. Or, if you are willing to post missing fliers, e-mail me and I can send ([email protected]). If you see someone matching the description in the area, please call 9-1-1.

On the facebook page, there is an updated sketch of what my uncle MAY look like after one month out. It is helpful.

I am outright begging people to share this story. It is my uncle, and my family is desperate.

Thanks for considering-Mary

[Katzateer]

I put it on my Facebook page- so hard for your family. My mom has the same issues and I can only imagine how difficult it could be to have a loved one wander away like this. Hope he is found soon.

[TinkerbellT421]

I am so sorry to hear your family is going through this! I have posted the page on my Facebook.

[DisneyRN]

Thank you all so much! You don't know how horrible this is on all of us. It is worse and worse and days pass and temps drop. Dreading snow and praying he is found before that!

[Aurora]

I am not in your area but I will pray for your uncle and your family. I sincerely hope he is found soon.

[Jeri]

I will pray for your family. While I don't live in those areas I do have facebook friends who do so I will share the link and ask that they do as well.

[Mousefever]

I shared the link as well on my facebook page. I'm so sorry your family has to go through this. You are in my prayers.

Amy

[minnie04]

I just read your story. I’m too far to help look, but I will post this on my facebook. I do have friends and family up north, maybe they can help. Your family is in my prayers. I hope he is home soon.

[figgie]

Latest update, please....any news? Sending you all good thoughts and strength...

[Pop Centurion]

I shared the facebook page on mine too. I have a co-worker who lives in that area. I will tell him tomorrow so he can keep an eye out. I hope he is found & everything turns out for the best.

[diz_girl]

I live in the area, so I'll print out a flyer and keep a look out. Good luck.

[disney obsessed]

God bless you all.

[Katzateer]

Saw it also . At least your Famiy has some closure on him. Sorry it could not have been better news.

[TinkerbellT421]

I'm so sorry for you and your families loss. Prayers are with you.

[MississippiDisneyFreak]

Sorry for your loss

[MNNHFLTX]

My condolences to you and your family, Mary.

[faline]

Sorry for your family's loss.

[Terra]

I just now saw this and now the progression.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

[Dsnygirl]

I'm so sorry for your loss... I hope you and your family have been able to have some closure. now.

[DisneyRN]

Obviously, it has been years since I have actually logged on to Intercot....I just saw this message.

Unfortunately, my Uncle John's remains were found in February of 2014 by a hiker. It was determined that he probably got confused and went in the woods to hide within several days of his disappearance, as he was found in a very thick part of a forest reserve not far from his home. With dehydration and hypothermia, he probably got even more confused and paranoid. Our hope is that he passed in peace. Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. We still miss him and wish it had turned out differently.