Minnesota Father of Four Killed in Farming Accident; Community Steps Up with Support

Lake City, MN (MinnesotaNow)-- An outpouring of community support is growing for the family of a Wabasha County man who tragically lost his life in a tire explosion.

KROC News reports that according to the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office, 34-year-old Joshua Moechnig Jr. was killed on Tuesday, June 24, in a farming-related accident at a rural property near Lake City.

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Sheriff Rodney Bartsch said deputies and emergency crews were dispatched to the scene, where Moechnig was pronounced dead after a tire exploded while he was working on it.

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GoFundMe Campaign Launched to Help the Family of Joshua Moechnig

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Joshua’s wife, Heather, and their four children, including a newborn just one month old.

The fundraiser describes Joshua as a devoted husband, father, and hardworking farmer.

“Josh was more than a provider. He was a man of deep faith, integrity, and love,” the campaign reads. “He and Heather built a life rooted in faith, family, and farming. His sudden passing has left a deep void in the lives of many, but his legacy of love and strength lives on in his children and all who knew him.”

As of Monday morning (June 30), the GoFundMe has raised nearly $150,000 toward its $160,000 goal.

According to the fundraiser, the money will help cover daily expenses, childcare, and other pressing needs as the Moechnig family faces an uncertain future without their beloved husband and father.

Click here to donate and help the Moechnig family.