Body of missing University of Minnesota student Austin Retterath, 19, is found in Mississippi River

A 19-year-old University of Minnesota student reported missing nearly two weeks ago has been confirmed dead after a body was found in the Mississippi River.

Austin Retterath was reported missing by the University of Minnesota Police Department on May 8.  

Investigators said that there was no indication that any foul play had gone into Retterath’s death. 

Retterath was last seen alive on May 8 in the area of East River Road and Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis. 

On Wednesday, the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office identified a man found dead in the river.   

A 19-year-old University of Minnesota student reported missing nearly two weeks ago has been confirmed dead after a body was found in the Mississippi River

Austin Retterath was reported missing by the University of Minnesota Police Department on May 8

Retterath was last seen alive on May 8 in the area of East River Road and Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis

The 19-year-old was enrolled in the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering and made the dean’s list in the fall of 2021.

Retterath was described as being about 6-foot-2, weighing 160 pounds, and having blonde hair.

The obituary posted on a local funeral home website says the teen was born in Wausau, Wisconsin.  

‘He had many hobbies including playing basketball, cheering on the Packers, spending time at the lake with his family and friends, and visiting new places with his family,’ the obituary said.

Retterath leaves behind his parents and two older siblings, as well as three nephews.

Retterath leaves behind his parents and two older siblings, as well as three nephews

The obituary posted on a local funeral home website says the teen was born in Wausau, Wisconsin

‘Austin has been a blessing to his family and was the ray of sunshine in their lives. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family who will strive every day to live the way Austin did, with selflessness, compassion, and a strong love for God,’ the obituary continued.