Robert Kenkel

Kenkel, circa 1994

  • Missing Since 01/24/1994
  • Missing From Douglas County, Nebraska
  • Classification Endangered Missing
  • Sex Male
  • Race White
  • Age 54 years old
  • Height and Weight 5'11, 185 pounds
  • Clothing/Jewelry Description A lightweight yellow jacket, a cotton golf shirt with green, yellow and pink horizontal stripes and green pants.
  • Medical Conditions Kenkel has multiple sclerosis and needs daily doses of medication. He has difficulty walking and his right hand is paralyzed.
  • Associated Vehicle(s) Maroon four-door 1990 Honda Accord with the Nebraska handicapped license plate number 1049
  • Distinguishing Characteristics White male. Brown hair, gray eyes. Kenkel's nickname is Bob.

Details of Disappearance

Kenkel was last seen sitting on a dock at N.P. Dodge Park in Douglas County, Nebraska between 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. on January 14, 1994. He has never been heard from again. His vehicle, a maroon four-door 1990 Honda Accord with the Nebraska handicapped license plate number 1049, is also missing.

Kenkel's wife stated he was too disabled to have tried to run away and make another life for himself; he had trouble even walking. He worked at Mutual of Omaha at the time of his disappearance. His case remains unsolved.

Investigating Agency

  • Douglas County Sheriff's Office 402-444-5804

Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated January 8, 2026; casefile added.