Deceased Male Pulled From Fond du Lac River

At 8:57 AM Tuesday, September 27, 2022, Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue were called to the Fond du Lac River near 580 Water Street for a report of a body of an approximate 50-year-old male deceased in the water about 20 feet out from shore.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by the Fond du Lac County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The body was positively identified as Burton F. Holstein a 49-year-old Fond du Lac resident.

The preliminary investigation indicates no obvious signs of foul play. An autopsy will be conducted by the Fond du Lac County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause of death.

This incident remains under investigation by the City of Fond du Lac Police Department. No further details or information are being released at this time. Anyone with information reference this incident is encouraged to contact the City of Fond du Lac Police Department at 920-906-5555.