Mervin Leo Walvatne, missing since 1990

Mervin Leo Walvatne was literally battered by life. A 1970s Madison, Wisconsin, car accident left him with severe facial injuries; and, as a victim of alcoholism and disabilities, he lived a transient existence, favoring Arizona cities.

However, Mervin always maintained phone contact with his sister in Spencer, Iowa. She last heard from him on July 18, 1990 — ten days after his 50th birthday. At first, she believed his absence was due to his lifestyle. But as time passed, she feared for his safety and reported him missing to the Spencer Police on December 16, 1990.

When last seen, Mervin was 5-foot-6 and weighed 150 pounds. He is Caucasian and has brown hair and green eyes. Facial fractures from the car accident required surgical implants of wire and plastic to his nose, cheek, and eyes. He also wears an upper denture. There are tattoos on his arm that may include his first name. He would now be 70.

Mervin’s family needs to know where he is. If you have any information concerning Mervin Leo Walvatne, contact the Spencer Police Department at 712-262-2151 or the Iowa DPS Missing Person Information Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-5507.