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William Trumbull Obituary
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served his country in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1972.
He relocated to Naples in 2003 from Wauconda, where he worked with his wife in her floral business. Before that he was a longtime bank officer in Schaumburg and worked in the public works department in Arlington Heights.
He also was a longtime friend of Bill W.
He loved his Lhasa Apso, Brandy, who loved her dad with all her heart.
He is survived by his adoring wife, Gail (Thill) Wittenberg-Trumbull; a son, Keith Trumbull of Colorado; a daughter, Melissa Trumbull of Oregon; two grandchildren, Riley and Isaac Ehmke of Oregon; two stepdaughters, Sherri (Michael) Lindsey and Kirsten Basely of Illinois; a stepson, Matthew (Edith) Ruberti of Illinois; four stepgrandchildren, Samantha Lindsey, Andrea (Joshua) Worley, Anna Ruberti and Patrick Doyle; and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Alice Trumbull.
The visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, Cary. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 20, at the funeral home. The Rev. C. Gregory Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Windridge Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Humane Society.
A memorial service will be in Naples at a later date.
For information, call the funeral home at 847-639-3817.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Trumbull
Frank & Yvette Bennici
June 16, 2011
My husband & I are very sorry for your loss. We just have become neighbors & unfortunately have not had the privilege of being able to become good friends. My husband Frank & my son Jonathan did have the opportunity to meet Bill in February. They would like you to know that Bill was a fine man.
Gail Trumbull
May 23, 2011
My Dear Sweet William. Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for the loss I'm experiencing. I loved you dearly. Your beautiful smile and twinkling blue eyes are imbedded in my mind. Your charm, your wit, your love will be with me always. The 10 years we had together were the happiest years of both our lives. You are gone, but never will be forgotten. You will live in my heart forever. You truely were a "gentle man".....All my love always.
Your Adoring Wife
Tom Troch
May 20, 2011
Bill was a wonderful, fun loving friend who I spent many young years with playing cars on his Moms bed on Pensicola Ave. in Chicago. We then reconnected in Long Grove playing football. Bill was in our wedding and we then graduated to having great families! We moved to Scottsdale and lost track of each other. We will miss his wonderful personality. We love you Bill!
April H.
May 18, 2011
I didn't know Mr. Trumbull, but saw that he was a Vietnam veteran and just wanted to say thank you to his family for his sacrifice and service to his country. It is appreciated. God bless him and his family. Take care.
Dennis M.
May 18, 2011
I met Bill only this year, but felt a kinship with him. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Judee & Jack Decker
May 18, 2011
It is hard to put into words the sadness we feel with Bill’s passing, Jack and I were blessed to have known him, and spent many days out in the yard watching Brandy and Gracie play. When we think about him even though we are sad, his memory still makes us smile. He was a lovely, gracious man, someone you looked forward to seeing each day. Please know you are in thoughts and prayers. Judee & Jack Decker (Riverwood Rd, Naples Fl)
May 17, 2011
BILL AND I WENT TO ELA-VERNON H.S. TOGETHER. WE MEET AGAIN AT HERITAGE BANK IN SCHAUMBURG. WE WOULD TALK OFTEN WHEN I WENT TO THE BANK. SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS UNTIMELY PASSING. YES
Melissa Trumbull
May 17, 2011
My father did not have a negative bone in his body. He was the sweetest, most caring man who always, always knew what to say to cheer me up. He was an incredible father, to say the least. He was incredibly supportive and proud of myself and his grandchildren. Everyone who knew my father absolutely adored him. His contagious smile and gorgeous blue eyes will forever be inbedded in my heart. I love you daddy. I cannot believe you're gone. But you will never be forgotton.
Deb Chesney
May 17, 2011
Our "Uncle" Bill will be sorely missed. His twinkling eyes and wonderful smile still linger in our minds and our hearts ache at his passing. He was truly a "gentleman"........With love and prayers from Debsi and David
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