Carter Devon Stockert Obituary, ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — Carter Devon Stockert, a beloved teacher and former North Dakota State University athlete, has died at the age of 26. Stockert passed away on August 13, 2026, leaving family, friends, students, former teammates, colleagues, and members of the Alexandria community mourning his loss.
Born on July 14, 2000, in Alexandria, Minnesota, Carter was the beloved son of Brian and Carolyn Stockert and the brother of Blake. His family remembers a life filled with meaningful moments, particularly those shared with his brother while growing up and participating in sports together.
From an early age, Stockert developed a strong passion for athletics, particularly basketball and baseball. He and his brother played for the Alexandria Cardinals, where his dedication to competition and teamwork helped shape the qualities that would remain important throughout his life.
His love for baseball continued at North Dakota State University, where Stockert played as a pitcher for the NDSU Bison. His time at the university reflected both his commitment to athletics and his dedication to his education, and he graduated from NDSU with honors.
After college, Stockert began a career in education, where he brought the same passion and encouragement that had characterized his years as an athlete. As a teacher, he formed meaningful relationships with students and colleagues and made a positive impression on those around him.
Those who knew Stockert remember him for his kindness, humor, and genuine ability to make people feel valued. His relationships with students, colleagues, friends, family members, and former teammates became an important part of the legacy he leaves behind.
As the Alexandria community continues to mourn, family members, friends, former teammates, students, and colleagues are holding onto the memories of Stockert and the influence he had on their lives. His dedication to others and the connections he created will remain part of the memories shared by those who knew him.
Carter Devon Stockert will be deeply missed by his family, friends, students, teammates, colleagues, and the Alexandria community. His life, athletic accomplishments, dedication to education, and kindness toward others will continue to be remembered as those who knew him honor his memory and mourn his passing.