Wally Thompson murder 2005

Wally Morgan Thompson, 44, of McGregor, was reported missing November 5, 2005. Thompson’s skeletal remains were found in a remote, wooded area on March 11, 2006, near McGregor, where Thompson was last seen. Thompson’s death was ruled a homicide.

$10,000 Reward offered
M A MEDIA 3 July 2007

A $10,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Wally Morgan Thompson, age 45.A $10,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Wally Morgan Thompson, age 45.

•Thompson was last seen alive on Nov. 1, 2005 near McGregor.

•His disappearance was reported to the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 5, 2005.

•A concentrated search was conducted at Thompson’s last known location, but was unsuccessful.

Thompson’s remains were found in a remote wooded area north of McGregor on March 11, 2006.

•On March 14, 2006, the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death to be homicide.

•The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension continue to investigate the death and are seeking information from the public.

Persons with information are asked to contact the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office at (218) 927-7400 or toll free (888) 900-2138.

Letter from Readers at M A MEDIA

Hope for peace

Christmas is the time of year when people wish others well and remember all our loved ones we hold dear to us.

Our brother, Wally Morgan Thompson, went missing Nov. 1, 2005, and was found murdered in McGregor March 2006.

My hope for this year is to find the answers to who and why Wally was murdered. I hope that if anyone knows, that they will do the right thing so that maybe Wally’s family can find some peace. I think of my brother every day. It does not matter if it’s been two years or 10 years, he is still on my mind and always will be.

This year, my only daughter named her firstborn child Andrew Morgan in honor and remembrance of Wally because he meant so much to all of us. Wally may not be here with us but his name will live on through love of family.

Wally was a beautiful person. We love and miss him every day and always will. Every time I experience kindness from others, I think of Wally because he was so kind. Family was everything to Wally.

I could not let the Christmas season pass without writing about Wally and asking anyone who knows what happened to him to do the right thing and maybe give back some peace to our lives. I know my brother would want this for his family and the ones he loved.

I appreciate everything that everyone has already done for our family and I will continue to search for the answers. My brother deserves at least that much from all of us.

If you have any information, please contact the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Department at 927-7435.

Mary Jo Delaney (sister) and family, Brainerd

Wally Morgan Thompson Obituary

Wally Morgan Thompson, 44, McGregor, died tragically and unexpectedly in November 2005.

He was born on Nov. 11, 1960, in Minneapolis to Wilbur and Marjorie Mae (Odegard) Thompson. He grew up in McGregor where he graduated from McGregor High School in 1979.

He worked at Pioneer Metal Finishing in Minneapolis from 1979 until 1995 in customer service. He was a maintenance manager at an apartment complex in Princeton for over five years and a launch captain at Eddy’s Launch and Guide in Onamia for two seasons. Wally was a “Jack of all Trades” having knowledge in several areas of the construction industry, most specifically carpentry. He specialized in home remodeling and floor laying projects.

He enjoyed outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting. He had a passion for playing the guitar, singing and listening to all types of music. He especially enjoyed rock and roll and country music.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sat., June 3, at the Williams-Hanson-Kaun Funeral Home in Princeton. (205 S. Rum River Drive). Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

He is survived by his girlfriend of 25 years, Ronda Brisbane; daughters: Holly; Angel (Gary Hatfield) and Heidi Thompson; stepson Derick Brisbane (Danielle Devine); grandchildren: Jesse James Hatfield, Derick Allen Brisbane and a-soon-to-arrive granddaughter; brothers: David, Bill, Ted and Mark, sisters: Vicki and Mary Jo.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Mae Meyer; father Wilbur and brother, Timothy.

Arrangements are by Williams-Hanson-Kaun Funeral Home, Princeton.

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