TRENT MICHAEL STUBRUD
TRENT MICHAEL STUBRUD
Trent Michael Stubrud was born June 21, 2004, in Black River Falls, WI. Trent passed away Aug. 12, 2024, at just 20 years old at the UW-Madison Hospital.
Trent was always a precocious child and on the go. As a young boy he loved playing in the dirt and tearing apart things he shouldn’t be tearing apart. As he grew older and wiser, he learned how to put those things back together.
Trent had the biggest heart and always went out of his way to help others. He had a light around him and a smirk that could make everything seem right in the world. He was his mama’s fiercest protector and always made sure she was OK.
Trent was an incredibly hard-working young man. He was always paving his way through life with just the sweat on his brow and a smile on his face. He enjoyed cutting wood and landscaping. He was always proud to share a finished job site.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter and just recently became quite skilled with a bow. He enjoyed shooting trap and target shooting. One of his favorite things to do was work on his truck builds and share his dreams of future ones. He loved the farming life and loved nothing more than working a field from dusk till dawn.
In 2021, Trent met the love of his life, Madison Spencer. They shared a special kind of love and bond that transcends every hardship, including his passing.
In 2023, Trent became a father to a son on May 1, and he beamed with joy. Weston Lee brought hope, love and focus to Trent’s life. Trent had big dreams and plans for Weston as he grows. We all have no doubt that Trent will be guiding him the whole way.
Trent wanted to make a difference in this world. He always wanted his life to mean something. He walked on from this life and did just that. Trent donated his gifts to those in need. No doubt, forever changing their lives.
Trent was a beloved son, father, significant other, nephew, brother and grandson. Trent’s legacy is forever etched in the hearts of those who knew him.
He is preceded in death by paternal great-uncle Jeff Hagen; great-grandma Donna Hagen; maternal great-grandparents John and Mae Whiteacre, Harry Straight and Susie Climer.
He is survived by Madison Spencer and his son, Weston Lee. He is survived by his parents, mother Sara (Jamie) Goodbear, father Adam (Kaei) Stubrud, and stepfather Jamie Peterson; his sisters, Alizabeth Peterson and Hadley and Sophie Stubrud; brothers Blake Peterson and Riley Stubrud; maternal grandparents Gary and Millie Climer; paternal grandparents Bernard and Linda Stubrud; great-aunt Lori Slosser; uncle Ben Stubrud; aunts Larinna (Curtis) Chandler, April (Tom) Dodte and Helen (Scott) Maslowski; cousins Kristine, Scout, Courtney, Lauren and Emmett, Asuka, Mia, Matsu and Gabe; and great-grandpa Eugene Hagen. He is also survived by many friends and relatives.
A visitation was held Thursday, Aug. 15, at Torgerson’s Funeral Home in Black River Falls from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and from 9 to 11 a.m. the morning of Friday, Aug. 16. A funeral service was held Friday, Aug. 16, at 11 a.m. at the Torgerson’s Funeral Home. Following the service, a burial was held at the Little Norway Cemetery.
“I do not and will not fear tomorrow because I feel as though today has been enough.” ~Zach Bryan