The Muskego community is mourning the tragic death of Stacy Quade, a well-known and deeply loved bartender at The Lodge Muskego – Food & Spirits, who passed away following a recent accident. Quade, a lifelong resident of Muskego and a graduate of Muskego High School, was a familiar and cherished face throughout the town she called home.
Friends, coworkers, and longtime patrons describe Quade as someone whose warmth made an immediate impact. Known for her compassionate nature, quick laugh, and ability to make anyone feel welcome, she was considered the heart of The Lodge—a person colleagues say could turn a difficult day around with nothing more than a smile, a joke, or a listening ear.
Those who worked closely with her say Quade was the kind of person who made others feel seen, valued, and understood. “To know you is to love you,” one colleague shared, describing the gratitude felt for the memories and friendship she brought into their lives.
Her loss is being deeply felt far beyond her workplace. Quade leaves behind a loving family and two young children who were the center of her world. Friends describe her as fiercely loyal, someone who treated her closest friendships like family. Memories shared in recent days include everything from heartfelt late-night talks to lighthearted stories from school—small moments that now feel immeasurably significant.
As Muskego gathers to support one another in the wake of this tragedy, many are holding Quade’s family in their thoughts and prayers, especially her children and her closest friends. Community members say her absence leaves a void that cannot be filled, but her kindness, generosity, and spirit will remain a lasting presence.
Quade’s passing serves as a sorrowful reminder of life’s fragility and the importance of showing kindness and appreciation to those around us.
Rest in peace, Stacy Quade.
Your memory will continue to shine in the community you loved—and in the countless lives you touched.
