January 15, 2026 – Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that the Coroners Bureau needs the public's help locating the family of 89-year-old Larry Eugene Gustafson. The Coroner's office has searched numerous personal records, but the attempts to find his family have been unsuccessful.

It is crucial to locate the immediate family members so the Coroner's Office can release the body and allow for proper burial. If you, or anyone you know, have any information, please contact our Coroner's Office at 209.385.7369.

Source & photo: Merced County Sheriff's Office