JAMES S. RULAND - NORTH FOND du LAC, WISCONSIN
Gender
male
Date of case
10/26/1995
Country
United States
State / Province
Wisconsin
City
North Fond du Lac
Physical Description
Height
183 cm
Weight
73 kg
Eye color
Blue, wears glasses
Hair color
Brown, collar length
Circumstances
Distinguishing Characteristics: Metal plate in head - bilateral burr holes/shunts, mustache Clothing/Belongings: Green camouflage jacket, silver wire rimmed glasses On Thursday, October 26, 1995, James S. Ruland was last seen hitchhiking in North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Nine days later, he was reported missing by his sister. On November 14, 1995, Ruland’s white Dodge Aires station wagon was recovered from the Stretch Truck Stop near North Fond du Lac. The keys were in the ignition and Ruland’s personal possessions were in the cargo area. Ruland sustained a severe head injury when he was young which required a shunt implant. The initial shunt failed, necessitating a second shunt. The implants required “bilateral burr holes” so the shunts could pass through his skull. Fond du Lac Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance with locating Ruland.
Last updated: 5/27/2026