MUSKEGO, Wis. —
Stacy Quade, a 34-year-old mother of two, died in a motorcycle accident on Tans Drive in Muskego on October 1 at approximately 2:41 p.m. when a tree fell and struck her while riding with her boyfriend.
Emergency responders from the Muskego Fire Department arrived on the scene and confirmed Quade’s death. Her boyfriend sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at a local hospital.
A spokesperson from the Muskego Police Department stated an investigation is ongoing, and Tans Drive was temporarily closed during response and recovery operations.
Quade worked in marketing and at a local bar, where her sudden loss has deeply affected the community. Friends have initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist her children.
“Stacy was one of the kindest and most dependable people we have ever had the privilege to work with,” the local bar posted on Facebook.
Quade’s friend, Taylor Schnitzler, described her as a selfless individual dedicated to supporting others, especially her children. “She would want her kids to be set up and have a support system,” Schnitzler said.
Additional tributes are pouring in from community members sharing memories and stories about Quade’s life and impact.
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