Funeral Medical Expenses

Hi everyone-my name is Jodi and I am setting this go fund me up for the family of Jesse Decoux to help cover all funeral / medical expenses. My cousin passed away unexpectedly and we as a family are trying to rally together to try and help alleviate these expenses. Please share and donate if you can. On behalf of the family of Jesse they thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this extremely hard time they are facing from the loss of their son, brother, father, friend, cousin and just an all around great guy that was taken too soon.

I’m attaching the media release which explains what happened - rest easy Jesse

Updated Media Release:

The Faribault Police Department has learned the missing person found submerged in the Straight River on March 17th has died. Jesse Albert Decoux, 05/27/1970, of Faribault was reported missing by family members at approximately 5:04 pm yesterday. Approximately 30 minutes later, Mr. Decoux was located by Faribault officers face down in the water. Despite life saving measures, Mr. Decoux was pronounced deceased late Friday evening at the Hennepin County Medical Center. The investigation into Mr. Decoux's disappearance and recovery is on-going, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. The Faribault Police Department wishes to extend our condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Mr. Decoux.

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-Original Post, March 17, 10:50 p.m.

On March 17, 2023 at approximately 5:04 pm, Faribault police officers were dispatched to a missing person report in the area of Teepee Tonka Park. Family members advised that a 53-year old Faribault man and his dogs left a nearby residence 2 hours prior, and that he was overdue in his return. Family members became alarmed when one of the dogs returned home and was visibly wet.

Officers began searching the area of Tee Pee Tonka Park where family members had located the man’s second dog. Officers discovered evidence indicating the missing male may have fallen into the Straight River and summoned the Faribault Fire Department to assist in the search. Shortly after, officers and firefighters discovered the missing male submerged in the Straight River.

Life saving efforts were immediately initiated and the male was transported by North Memorial Ambulance to the Allina Health Faribault Medical Center. The male was subsequently airlifted to the Twin Cities in critical condition. The male’s current medical status is unknown at this time.