Carter Christopher Joel Trumble

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Carter Christopher Joel Trumble, 21, of Lincoln passed on Wednesday, May 22, 2025, near Greenwood, Nebraska. Born in Lincoln on March 9, 2004, to Christopher and Malinda Trumble and big sister Emma.

Carter attended College View Academy and graduated with the class of 2022, after which he attended Union College (now Union Adventist University), where he earned an associate degree in business administration.

Shortly following graduation in May 2024, Carter enlisted in the Nebraska Army National Guard, attending Basic Combat Training and One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Benning (then Fort Moore) beginning in May 2024. Carter graduated OSUT in October 2024 as a Private First Class Infantryman.

Carter was a member of the College View Seventh-day Adventist Church in Lincoln and attended Adventist education from kindergarten on, making lifelong friends at every stage. Carter was known for his sense of humor and his devotion to weight training.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at College View Seventh-day Adventist Church (4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE 68506). Burial will be held at College View Cemetery with military honors.

Visitation with family thirty minutes prior to the service.

Memorials are designated to Man Camp.

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Services

May28

Visitation

9:30 am-10:00 am

College View Seventh-day Adventist Church

4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE 68506

May28

Funeral Service

10:00 am

College View Seventh-day Adventist Church

4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE 68506

May28

Burial

College View Cemetery

6900 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506

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May 29, 2025

Carter was in two of my elementary education practicums while he was in the 8th grade. For two months, he made me laugh, feel welcome, and worked hard. I took this picture of him at the science fair. What a joy he was — he will be greatly missed.

– Joslyn Lewis (Ms. Lewis)

May 29, 2025

I met Carter in May and had the pleasure of attending Army OSUT with him. When I tell you this kid was the shining light in the dark, I mean it. When things sucked, either because we were doing hard PT or I missed family, Carter always would find a way to make everyone laugh. That’s what I’ll miss the most. To Carter’s family, thank you for raising such a phenomenal person. It was and honor and a pleasure to know your son.

– Derek Plowman

May 28, 2025

We moved next door to the Trumble’s when Carter was 6 weeks old and we had the pleasure of watching him grow up. When he was two we watched from our kitchen window as he crawled up on to their kitchen table and attempted to swing from the chandelier before his mom put a stop to it. 😆 Then around age 5 he came over and asked if our son (age 16) could play. Logan spent the next hour teaching Carter how to skateboard. Going into his Senior year, I was able to spend quite a bit of time with him while taking his Senior photos. Carter was such a sweet and humorous little guy who grew into a kind and personable young man. His dedication to service started at a young age with mission trips to Honduras and carried through to serving his country with honor. His time was much too short, but he has left a lasting impression.

– Pam & Craig Anderson

May 27, 2025

Carter is my sister-in-law’s nephew. I’ve known him since he was a baby. Growing up, he was always wild and fun. He had a wonderful sense of humor and beaming smile. He was THE source of entertainment at all the family gatherings I attended. Carter was bright, ambitious, and was rich with wonderful family and friends. Everyone loved him. Time gets away from all of us as I haven’t seen him in a handful of years but I will miss him dearly. Go with God, Carter.

– Trey Buchholz

May 27, 2025

Our friendship began when the boys were just in preschool, and we feel so incredibly lucky to have been a part of Carter’s life—and Malinda, Chris, and Emma’s—for all of these years. Carter was a bright, kind, and beautiful soul who brought so much joy into everyone’s lives. His loss is heartbreaking, and words will never be enough—but his memory will always be with us, and our love for your family will never fade.