CAMBRIA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A fifth person has died from injuries sustained in a corn mill explosion May 31.
Representatives of Didion Milling in Cambria confirm Carlos “Charly” Nunez died.
They issued the following statement:
“It is with sadness and sympathy we report the peaceful passing of Carlos “Charly” Nunez due to injuries sustained in the May 31 incident at our milling operation in Cambria. He will be missed more than words can express. The family thanks the University of Wisconsin Burn Unit doctors and nurses for their tireless efforts and encourage others to support and recognize their efforts in this very important work. The family has asked for privacy and space to grieve their loss, and with the utmost compassion, we request others to respect their wishes. The Didion Milling family and the community send our heartfelt condolences to the family. We ask for your continued thoughts and prayers for the family and for Didion Milling as we build a stronger future together here at Didion.”
Nunez, along with four others, Angel Reyes, Duelle Block, Robert Goodenow and Pawel Tordoff were killed in the explosion.
Several others were injured.
The community continues to collect items for the families affected by the explosion.
