Trenton J. Krueger, 31, of Schofield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and dogs on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Trenton was born on July 1, 1991, in Wausau, the son of Guy Krueger and Annie (Tuckett) Meissner. He married his soulmate Shanelle Stanke on February 22, 2022 in Wausau, she survives.

Trenton graduated from D.C. Everest High School in 2009. He worked as an automotive technician for the majority of his life. Trenton was very passionate about cars especially his Jeep and Firebird. The more nitrous the better, he loved to go fast and have a good time. He had an amazing sense of humor and always lit up any room he entered. He loved all his animals past & present especially Dixie, his family, and friends. Even throughout all his medical battles, he fought the good fight, and was an inspiration to anyone and everyone that heard his story.

Trenton was preceded in death by his aunt Carol, uncle Gordy, grandpa Tom, grandma Priscilla, beloved dog Lucifer, the selfless individual that gave him a second chance at life by blessing him with a four-organ transplant, and his best friend Andrew.

Trenton is survived by his wife Shanelle of Schofield; parents, Guy (Deb Brown) Krueger of Weston, and Annie (Gerry) Meissner of Maricopa, Arizona; grandparents, Gertrude Krueger of Wausau, Bob Tuckett of Weston; and Viva Meissner of Mosinee; brother, Damien (Liz) Tuckett of Appleton, sister, Megan (Zach Schuster) Meissner of Mosinee; nephew, Bryce; fur babies Ozark & Caleb; in-laws, Sandy (Johnny) Armstrong, and Rory Stanke; brother-in-law Ryan Stanke; several godchildren, and many other relatives, family friends, and friends.

He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. A celebration of life will be held this summer, more details will be shared once finalized.

The family would like to thank Aspirus Palliative & Hospice Care, Aspirus Wausau Hospital, UW-Health Hospital, Froedtert Reproductive Medicine, and the UW-Health Transplant department for their heartfelt care of Trenton over the last nearly 9 years of his journey. The family would also like to thank everyone that put-on benefits and fundraisers for him over the years. Trenton would like to encourage everyone to register to become an organ donor in his honor.

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS