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Junior L. "Joe" Trowbridge, 81, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital with family by his side. He was born April 11, 1927 at Fayetteville, AR, the son of Alva and Minnie Allen Trowbridge. He grew up in the Grand River IA. community and served in the United States Marine Corps. He moved to Topeka in the 40's and had worked as a switchman for the Santa Fe Railroad for 37 years before he retired in 1988. Joe had worked part time for several area gas stations and had worked for several years for Design Forum. Joe was a member of Potwin Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and had been a troop leader for Troop No. 26. He volunteered at Camp Jayhawk for over 20 years. Joe received the Silver Beaver Award in January 23, 1986. He enjoyed many trips with the boys to Canada and Philmont. He was also a member of the Oakland Rebekah Lodge No 616 IOOF. Mr. Trowbridge was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dale and Clark. On March 4, 1949 he was united in marriage to Erma L. Remington at Topeka. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Marc (Nancy) Trowbridge, Cypress, TX., two sisters, Beulah Jimmerson, Hopkinsville, KY. and Eva Mae Chambliss, Rosemont, OR. Funeral services will be at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will be in the Topeka Cemetery. Mr. Trowbridge will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 at Penwell-Gabel on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Memorial contributions may be made to Potwin Presbyterian Church, Boy Scouts of America or St. Francis Foundation Children's Miracle Network and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, KS. 66536. Online condolence may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Nov. 3, 2008.

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Diana and Ralph Malott

November 9, 2008

Erma,
I was so sorry to learn of Joe's passing. Your presence at Mom and Dad's services was a great comfort. Please know that you and your family are now in our thoughts and prayers.

Betty Stambaugh

November 7, 2008

Erma, So sorry to learn of Joe's passing. I didn't know him, but wanted to let you know my prayers and thoughts are with you and Marc.
Betty Stambaugh

Cheryl and Kurt Dubach

November 5, 2008

Erma, We were so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. You and Joe were the best neighbors ever. He'll have a great time in heaven catching up with the Roethers. I'm sure you will miss him dearly. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mark Abbey

November 5, 2008

A great man who always had a smile for me and made me laugh. He was a great friend of my Father and family. He will be missed dearly.
Mark & Amy Abbey

Sharon Bayless

November 5, 2008

Joe will truly be missed. Montie always enjoyed his Sunday morning coffee and conservation with Joe at Potwin. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Erma.
Sharon, Montie and Adam Bayless

Mary Glover

November 4, 2008

I really enjoyed working Bingo with you Joe. You will be missed.

Ted and Pat Eshelman

November 4, 2008

Erma, My God be with you.

Michelle Tuller-Swain

November 4, 2008

Erma,
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a dear man and I remember him always with a smile on his face. Handymen like him are a rare gem these days. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sorry I cannot be there to help celebrate his life on Wed.

Mark Works

November 4, 2008

Joe was a wonderful man and friend. I will miss his humor and friendship. He was an asset to the Boy Scouts and Potwin Presbyterian Church. God Bless Joe.

Bill Peterson

November 3, 2008

A Great Scouter has past. He will be missed

C. R. (Chuck) Thornton

November 3, 2008

Worked occasionally with Joe the 1st 10 years of my railroad career. Joe was always happy and upbeat and willing to help someone that lacked the experience that he had. Was truly a good guy!!!!!

Debi Walters

November 3, 2008

Aunt Erma, Marc and Nancy,

Uncle Joe will be missed by so many, including me. I always looked forward to his bear hugs and his quick laughter. He made our family get-togethers lots of fun. I'm sorry I can't be there on Wednesday to join you in celebrating his life. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find strength and comfort in the Lord. You are very special to us.

With all of our Love,

Debi and Dallas

Shelby Kingsley

November 3, 2008

All my love and prayers, Junior will be greatly missed by us all here at McCrites. Especially me (little turkey)!!
God bless

Linda Ruiz

November 3, 2008

Erma, I was saddened to read about Joe's passing. You were such an angel to him and your love and care was so obvious to anyone who knew you. I'm so glad I got the chance to meet him during my time at St. Francis. I have no doubt that Krista was there to meet Joe when he entered Heaven. You and your son and family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help in the coming days or months. May the Lord hold you near during this difficult time.

Love,
Linda Ruiz

Ralph and Kim Romig

November 3, 2008

Our prayers are with you today. He was a special man and will be missed.

Jim Minihan

November 3, 2008

I'm sorry for your loss. I worked with Joe for over 20 years. He was a very good person.

Jim Piper

November 3, 2008

Erma, Mark & Nancy
My deepest sympathy to Erma, Mark and Nancy. Joe was a fine man and a great friend to me and all my family.. Many times he helped me when I really needed help,.He will be missed by many, many people. God Bless you all
Jim Piper

Beverly A. Robards

November 3, 2008

Marc & Erma;entire Trowbridge family
-;I am once again,deeply sadened by
-another very nice persons'death;Joe
-was a funny guy;I always liked his- -remarks'about me playing for anch-
-or mariners'group meetings';he kept-
-things'running the way they were- - -supposed to;he seemed to know if-
-something needed fixed or,repaired-
-and,he could probably fix it,too.My-
-most deepest sympathy upon his- -
-passing away/death.Marc,I haven't-
-seen you for years';we just had our
-annual Topeka High School reunion;
-that was 30 years'just last year;it-
-was in 2007;please come to the- - -next one;we'll save you a spot.In- -the meantime,Erma & family,you all
-have my most deepest sympathy in
-the loss of,Joe and,I will most cert- -ainly say a prayer for him a little- - - -later on today;peace to you all &- -have hope in a new tommorrow.- -

-With God's Love,in Our Most Holy
-Lord of,All Jesus Christ;-

-Beverly A.Robards.-

-Member/Parishioner;Most Pure Heart
-of,Mary;Holy Catholic Church/Parish
-Topeka,Ks.;Topeka High School;- - -class of,1977;classical pianist;41- - -1/2 years',most locally and,I played
-when Joe was at anchor mariners'- -meetings';I also went through most
-of,my school years'with Marc and,I- -know Erma from the old drug store.

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