Trotter, Eugene E. – 1932-2009

ALLAN, ALVARDO, COOL, GIPE, KARNS, RHONE, ROUSH, TROTTER

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 11/29/2011 at 10:05:28

REFLECTIONS ON THE LIFE OF EUGENE E. TROTTER
Eugene E. Trotter was born August 1, 1932 in Newton, Iowa to Arthur and Mildred (Karns) Trotter. He attended school in Newton, then joined the Marine Corp in 1951 to serve in the Korean War.

On August 31, 1956, after a short courtship, Eugene married the love of his life Carol (Cool) in Baxter, Iowa. He was self employed owning GT Siding and Replacement Windows. He was a hard working, loving husband, father, and friend that will be missed greatly.

He was a lifetime member the VFW, Newton American Legion Post 111, and a founding member at the E Free Church.

Eugene passed away August 5, 2009, while under the care of Hospice of Jasper County, in Newton, due to complications from leukemia.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Carol Trotter of Baxter; four daughters; Christina (Mike) Trotter of Newton, Linda (Dan) Allan of Baxter, Debbie (Bill) Gipe of Baxter, Pam (Fred) Roush of Baxter; grandchildren, Michelle (Eduardo) Alvardo, Jeremy (Stacy) Rhone, Nichole and Danielle Allan, Emily and Nathan Gipe, Amanda and Jacob Roush; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Art (Dorthy) Trotter of Newton, Bob (Phyllis) Trotter of Newton; along with his many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the devoted staff at the Hospice of Jasper County.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family, 412 S. Main, P.O. Box 493 Baxter, Iowa 50028

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD AT: Evangelical Free Church Baxter Iowa; 10:30 A.M, Saturday, August 8, 2009

CLERGY: Rev. Eugene Bucklin
ORGANIST: Janice Patterson; VOCALISTS: Rev. Eugene and Kay Bucklin

PALLBEARERS: Dan Allan, Bill Gipe , Fred Roush, Mike Harsha, Jake Roush, Nathan Gipe, Eric Moses
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Robert Allan, Richard Cross, Denny Braun, Don Bury, David Bucklin, Stan Allspach

FLAG FOLDING & PRESENTATION: American Legion Post # 111 - Newton, Iowa

INTERMENT: Restland Cemetery - Baxter Iowa
ARRANGEMENTS BY: Fredregill Family Funeral Home - Baxter IA

The Trotter family would like to extend a thank you to the Hospice of Jasper County for the wonderful care that Eugene received.

Source: Fredregill Family Funeral Home website