MCMEO: Body of missing MCTS employee found in Menomonee River

By: Jenna Graham

Posted: Apr 10, 2020 6:06 PM CST

Updated: 3:17 p.m. on April 15, 2020

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed that the body of missing MCTS worker Jerry Wasielewski was found in the Menomonee River on April 12.

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Posted: 6:06 p.m. on April 10, 2020

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System is asking for the public's help in finding a missing employee.

Fifty-six-year-old Jerry Wasielewski was last seen leaving the MCTS Administration Building near 17th and Fond du Lac on Friday, March 20 around 5:30 p.m. Officials say he lives near 11th and Wells.

Wasielewski is described as a Caucasian male standing 6'2" tall and weighing 190 pounds.

He was last seen wearing a royal blue polo shirt with a black hooded jacket, black dress pants, black tennis shoes, and a black backpack.

MCTS says Wasielewski is a "longtime and beloved" administrative staff member.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7401.