Details of Disappearance
On May 24, 1996 Ben Wilberding disappeared from his parents' home on County Road CC in rural Tomahawk. He spoke to his sister from his home that morning, and that was the last she or anyone else heard from him. When Ben was last seen he was in a maroon vehicle with two other occupants. Weeks later police found his driver's license and social security card, on a different person. Police investigated that person, but found no evidence linking him to a crime. Ben's last paycheck remained at Hurd Millwork Co. in Merrill where he was employed as summer help, and his vehicle was parked where it was when he went missing. His Social Security card hasn't been used and his driver's license has not been renewed.

Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Lincoln County Sheriff's Department
Lt. Mark Gartmann
715-536-6272

Source Information
Namus
Charley Project
WI DOJ