34-Year-Old Father of 4 Dies in Tire Explosion: 'A Devoted Husband, Loving Father, Cherished Son'

A 34-year-old man died aft nan tyre he was moving connected exploded successful Wabasha County, Minn. connected Tuesday, June 24, nan Wabasha County Sheriff's Office said.

Joshua Moechnig Jr. was killed during a farming mishap successful "rural Lake City," nan sheriff's agency said successful a statement. He died astatine nan scene. His father, Joshua Moechnig Sr., was injured and sustained unspecified injuries to his face. Joshua Sr. was transported to nan Mayo Clinic successful Rochester, Minn.

"Our sympathies spell retired to nan Moeching family," nan news merchandise continued.

Following nan accident, a GoFundMe page was created to thief raise money to screen nan unexpected expenses for Joshua Jr.'s family pinch “immediate and ongoing needs.”

Joshua Jr. and his woman Heather shared 4 children, including a 1-month-old newborn baby.

“Josh was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, brother, friend, and hardworking farmer,” nan GoFundMe explanation read. “Josh was much than a provider. He was a man of heavy faith, integrity, and love.” 

“He and Heather built a life rooted successful faith, family, and farming. His abrupt passing has near a heavy void successful nan lives of many, but his bequest of emotion and spot lives connected successful his children and each who knew him.”

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A typical for nan Wabasha County Sheriff's Office did not instantly respond to PEOPLE’s petition for much accusation connected Thursday.