Mora HS Wrestler Benjiman “Benji” Nordstrom Passes Away Leaving His Family!!!
He ultimately placed fourth after being pinned by Tucker Nielsen of Royalton Upsala in the 3rd place match.
WrestlingAdrian ColeApril 7, 2026
This article was last updated by Adrian Cole on April 7, 2026
Benji Nordstrom, a gifted athlete from Mora, Minnesota, has tragically passed away.
As per the sources, Nordstrom was a high school wrestler who continued to gain experience on the mat while competing in Minnesota’s competitive youth and regional circuits.
Representing Mora at the 2026 MNGWL Region 7 Qualifier, he wrestled in the 160-pound bracket, where he battled through a tough field of opponents.
He ultimately placed fourth after being pinned by Tucker Nielsen of Royalton Upsala in the 3rd place match.
Earlier records list a Benjamin Nordstrom from Costa Mesa, California, competing at 139 pounds, indicating experience across different stages and possibly different levels of competition.
GoFundMe Has Been Created Following The Tragic Death Of Benji Nordstrom
The sources confirmed that Benjamin “Benji” Nordstrom passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the age of 15.
However, the official cause of death has not been revealed yet.
Jill Koch, a social worker, took to her official Facebook handle to announce the tragic news.
Oh Benji. I truly loved you like you were my own. I’m so grateful for all the conversations and memories, but more importantly, for the friend you were to Cooper and Hudson. Summers, Halloween, and life will never be the same. You were part of our family and our hearts are shattered. You once told me that you felt so comfortable talking to me, and how you felt like you could tell me anything…oh how I wish you would have. 💔
Funeral is at 4pm at Living Hope Church, visitation 3-4pm.
Moreover, Chelsie Stone, who works at The Krusty Krab, wrote,
Everyone that was there yesterday!, I have to tell you that , everything we did for Benji and everything we put there was took this morning from some one in a white SUV my sister told me she went to visit Benji and the McDonalds workers told her that they took it who ever was in that SUV that’s fucked up but of course haters will be haters!
Chelsie StoneSierra Susha of Phoenix, Arizona, organized the fundraising campaign on GoFundMe to help Benji’s family financially.
She wrote,
On Friday, April 3rd, my boyfriend Ryce and his siblings tragically lost their 15-year-old brother, Benji, to suicide. Their family is now facing an unimaginable loss and heartbreak no family should ever have to endure. I am starting this GoFundMe to help support Ryce’s family with funeral expenses and to ease some of the financial stress during this incredibly painful time. Any donation, no matter the amount, would mean so much. If you’re unable to give, please consider sharing this fundraiser and keeping their family in your thoughts.
Sierra SushaThe campaign aims to collect over $7.5k, and it has collected around $5,815.
As per Benji’s family, funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Living Hope Church in Mora with Rev. Robert DeYoung officiating.
Visitation will be from 3 to 4 P.M. at the church. Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Brunswick.
Rest in Heaven, Benjiman “Benji” Nordstrom.
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