In Loving Memory of David Trunecek — A Man of Faith, Family, and Unwavering Strength
Minneapolis, Minnesota, is grieving the heartbreaking loss of David Trunecek, a beloved husband, father, friend, and pillar of his community. David’s life was tragically cut short following injuries sustained in a farming accident — a sudden and devastating event that has left his family, friends, and community in deep mourning.
To know David was to know a man who lived with quiet strength, deep faith, and a heart full of love for those around him. His passing was not just a personal loss to his family but a profound blow to everyone who had the privilege of crossing his path. In a world too often lacking in integrity and compassion, David Trunecek stood as a rare example of both — the kind of man the world simply needs more of.
David is survived by his loving wife, Kate von Schledorn, their young son, and their unborn daughter, expected to arrive in just a few months. His wife, Jessica Lorntz Waite, also mourns the loss of a man who brought love and light into her life. The pain they now carry is immeasurable, but so too is the love and devotion David poured into his family every single day. As the spiritual leader of his household, David nurtured his family with faith, strength, and a steadfast belief in the goodness of God. His home was a place of love, faith, and unwavering commitment — values that will continue to echo in the lives of his children and loved ones.
David’s journey was marked not only by his dedication to his family and faith but also by a fierce battle with a rare and aggressive form of stage four colorectal cancer. Despite the immense challenges, David fought with courage and resilience, refusing to give up hope. He and his family spared no effort in seeking the best care, traveling great distances in their quest for healing. His fight was not just for himself but for those he loved most — a testament to his character and his boundless heart.
The news of David’s passing is unwelcome, painful, and deeply felt. Yet, his memory lives on in the lives he touched, in the faith he shared, and in the example he set for all who knew him. His was a life defined not by its length but by its depth — a life lived in love, service, and unwavering faith in God’s purpose.
In this time of profound grief, our thoughts and prayers are with David’s family. May they find comfort in the love and support of a community that stands with them, and may they be strengthened by the knowledge that David’s spirit lives on in every heart he touched.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family in due course, offering all who loved him the opportunity to honor his extraordinary life.
Rest in peace, David Trunecek.
May your faith guide you home. May your love continue to light the way for those you leave behind. Fly high, good and faithful servant.