In Memory of Tyler: DezaRae's Future Fund

In the evening hours of January 8, 2025 a fire broke out at the residence of Tyler Jacobson of Urbana, Iowa. As tragic as a devastating fire can be, this was all the more horrific as Tyler lost his life.

A young man, who always called Urbana home, he was the father of one. Tyler was the custodial parent of DezaRae and as luck would have it, she was not at home that evening. For an eight-year old to lose her home and most of her belongings is horrible, but to lose her Daddy; heartbreaking.

Friends and community members are rallying around the family with their emotional support. But for the long term needs for DezaRae, we are hoping for the compassion and aid that can come from a Go Fund Me campaign.

DezaRae will grow up without her father, but it is the hope that through the generosity of others, she will be able to know that there were people that honored her father’s legacy and her future.

All donations will be put into an account to meet the needs of this little lady. Her grandfather, John Jacobson and grandmother, Sandy Kunkel will be handing this account to ensure that funds will be there for her when she needs them.

Any questions regarding donations can be directed to Tyler’s aunt Jerri Ondrashek or Halane Cummings through this site.