Mokena Man Killed During Work Accident, GoFundMe Created

MOKENA, IL — A Mokena man was killed during a work accident at the La Salle Generating Station-Exelon near Marseilles, the La Salle County Coroner's office said. Brett Roberts, 37, died Tuesday at the station, where he was employed as a maintenance diver.

WSPY News reported communications with Roberts was lost, and he was pulled from the water unresponsive.

A GoFundMe has been created for Roberts' family, and funds will benefit his family. Roberts was married and had three young children, ages 12, 8 and 3.

"He has touched the lives of so many and will be remembered always for his fun loving spirit, unwavering generosity, unmatched loyalty and being the most genuinely caring person most people have ever met," the GoFundMe shares.

As of Friday, $3,185 has been raised of a $10,000 goal.

The La Salle County Coroner's office said the incident is under investigation by the the coroner's office, OSHA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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