Indiana Community School Eight-Grader Soccer Player Benjamin Wade Dies Untimely, Leaving His Parents Victoria and Jon and Brother Sam Behind

Taken too soon!

December 5, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on December 5, 2026

A young school soccer player, Benjamin Wade, from Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN, United States, passed away, leaving behind his parents and a younger brother.

Benjamin Wade was a Grade 8 student at the International School of Indiana.

At school, he was an active member of the soccer team, the Dungeons & Dragons club, and the Model United Nations club.

Indiana Community Mourns the Loss of Young Soccer Player Benjamin Wade!

While the cause of Benjamin Wade’s death has not been confirmed by the family, his passing was announced on the.

According to the school post, Wade passed away earlier this week.

Benjamin was one of two sons of Victoria and Jon Wade. He has a younger brother, Sam, who is in Grade 7 and also attends the same school as Benjamin.

Benjamin Wade with his school soccer team. (Source: )

His passing has brought grief not only to the Wade family but also to the wider community, as many are mourning his loss.

Following the school post, many have shared their heartfelt support for the family in the comments section. One user wrote:

How very sad. My heart and warmest wishes go out to his family, friends, teachers, and all of my beloved ISI community during this difficult time

Another one in the same post writes;

He was a good friend of my grandson’s, has been to our home several times. He was such a super kiddo and we always enjoyed having him. Our sincere sympathy to his family, what a painful loss for them.

Along with the community, his friends and teammates are also grieving the loss of their kind teammate.

As of now, the family has not disclosed the funeral details for Wade, as they may need some time to process their loss.

While the community is mourning, we also express our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the Wade family, friends, and all who knew him.

Rest in Peace, Young Soul!

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Nishan Dahal writes sports with a human touch, covering breaking news, athlete lives, and the stories that stats can't tell. Nishan believes every athlete has a story worth telling. With the goal of bringing those stories to life with honesty, heart, and a touch of curiosity, he shares his insights through PlayerBio.

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