MUFON Mourns Co-Founder John F. Schuessler: A 53-Year Scientific Architect of UFO Research and Disclosure

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John F. Schuessler, MUFON's co-founder who helped grow it from a Midwest group into a scientifically guided organization, died July 11, 2026, leaving a lasting legacy that pushed MUFON toward ongoing efforts to seek answers about UFOs, while Dave MacDonald’s June 8, 2026 passing signals a transition to a new generation with fresh ideas.

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Back in the days when M.U.F.O.N. stood for Midwest UFO Network, John Schuessler was there. In 1969, along with Walt Andrus, John, an aerospace engineer with an interest in Unidentified Flying Objects, formed what is now the biggest and best UFO Organization in the world – The Mutual UFO Network! On July 11, 2026, John F. Schuessler, our International Director Emeritus, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. He actively served MUFON with over 53 years of dedicated service using the scientific method to unravel the UFO mystery. John wrote innumerable scientifically based articles for the MUFON Journal and