Wilsonville Police seek public’s help locating missing woman

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Missing Woman flyer

Wilsonville Police Case #25-006301

The Wilsonville Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating 64-year-old Kathryn Renee Gerke, who was reported missing on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Kathryn was last seen around 1:00 p.m. in the 29000 block of SW San Remo Court in Wilsonville, possibly heading out for a walk. She may be experiencing cognitive issues, and her current whereabouts are unknown.

Kathryn is described as a white female, 5’3” and 150 pounds, with blue eyes and short gray hair. She was last seen wearing a black or dark blue zip-up hooded sweatshirt. Kathryn is a smoker and may be in or near the Villebois neighborhood.

Police were notified of her disappearance at 8:30 p.m. on March 26. A Search and Rescue coordinator and drone pilot were deployed to begin an aerial search. Deputies searched the area, including trails, prior residence, and local businesses. Area hospitals and medical providers were also contacted.

A reverse 911 alert was issued to nearby residents, and night shift deputies continued searching through the night. The following morning, the search expanded with the help of Clackamas County Search and Rescue (CSAR) volunteers including the use of a search and rescue K9.

Anyone with information about Kathryn Gerke’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Wilsonville Police Department. 

Three Clackamas County cities -- Happy Valley, Estacada and Wilsonville -- contract with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office to provide municipal police services.

ADDITIONAL TIPS & INFORMATION WANTED: Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at: http://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/tip

Wilsonville Police Case #25-006301

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Sgt. Ross Clemson, Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office
Communications Unit

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