Hermiston man’s fate remains a mystery

Published 9:23 am Saturday, September 6, 2003

HERMISTON – It has been more than a month and there is still no sign of Mark Engelhart, the Hermiston man who has been missing since July 23.

Engelhart is the owner of Remarkable Landscaping in Hermiston.

According to family members, his truck, a Black Chevy S10 extended cab with his landscaping company logo on the side, has been found. But there has been no word from Engelhart, nor any sightings.

The exact location where the truck was found has not been disclosed, but it was reported by family to have been in eastern Oregon.

Family members also said police have some leads into the case but have not shared details them.

The lead investigator in the case has not been available to comment on the investigation, but Umatilla County District Attorney Chris Brauer said the case is still being actively investigated by the Umatilla Sheriff’s office.

“We are still asking for the public’s help,” said Brauer.

Meanwhile, the family of Mark Engelhart continues the painful vigil, waiting for some kind of news about their relative.

“It’s the most difficult experience that a family can endure,” said Charlotte Engelhart, Mark’s sister-in-law. “Not knowing when and why. His family is just so sad not to have any information.”

Brook Griffin can be reached at 1-800-522-0255 ext. 1309, bgriffin@eastoregonian.com