Matthew Runestad

October 26, 1972 - September 19, 2020

Matt Runestad, 47, died after battling ALS, surrounded by love September 19, 2020, at his home in Land O Lakes, Fl. He was born October 26, 1972, in Minnesota, the son of Jeanne Hodges. Matt enjoyed spending time with his family, going to the beach and Disney with his wife and daughter, kayaking, running, cooking, and staying in touch with family and friends near and far. Matt worked as an analyst for CENTCOM at MacDill AFB after he completed his service in the United States Army. He had a love for reading, keeping up with daily events, politics, and craft beer. He enjoyed participating in the fantasy football league with his work buddies and loved watching the games. Staying with his wife and daughter at the Walt Disney Resorts was by far his favorite local getaway. Matt loved his daughter more than anything and especially enjoyed watching her swim. Surviving in addition to his wife, Sabrina (Cammarota) Runestad, his daughter, Sofia Runestad; Sister Jill Jayne and many other extended family members. A Celebration of life will be held at 2:00pm Thursday September 24 at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 12609 Memorial Drive, Trinity. Receiving Family and Friends begins at 1:45pm. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Matt in a special way may make donations in his memory to support ALS at this site: http://www.alsa.org/donate/giving/gifts-in-tribute.html