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Gary Trollinger Obituary

Nov. 24, 2012
Gary Dale Trollinger, 56, of Vacaville Calif., passed away on Nov. 24, after a long illness. His soulmate, his little girl, his pudding pop, his Stella Blue, the love of his life, his wife, Karen Trollinger, was beside him. He leaves behind his wife and his sister, Helga Pech of Landshuut, Germany. He was predeceased by his parents, Bobby and Hilde Trollinger and his brother, Jason. Also surviving him are Kelli Sechler, Nathyn Sechler, and the Bolton family of Vacaville. He left behind too many other loved ones to mention. They know who they are.
Gary was born in Baytown, Texas and traveled extensively with his military family. He settled in Vacaville in 1974 and lived there his entire life. He graduated from Vanden High School in 1974. Gary was an old hippie who loved the Grateful Dead, Umphrey's McGee, WWE wrestling, the San Francisco 49ers, road trips, and camping with his sweetie in Gualala. He will be remembered for his tie-dye, Dead tattoos, unique sense of humor, and his charm. Gary was an interesting person who left an impression on everyone who met him. His big heart was full of love. Above everything else, he was husband and best friend to his wife, Karen. If love could have saved him, he would have lived forever.
A memorial celebration will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, at McCune Garden Chapel, 212 Main St., Vacaville. A reception will follow at another location. Wearing tie dye is encouraged.
In Gary's memory, please "chillax" and play the Dead. That was his favorite thing to do.

Published by The Reporter on Dec. 2, 2012.
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Gary- Found this obituary with you and wanted to say ... it was great knowing you and your brother Jason and Mom Hilda. RIP! - Shona

Shona Freskan

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February 16, 2024

You and your family touch my life forever. I enjoyed working at your home for 9 years! I'm so glad you found happiness! "RIP" my old friend.

Shona Freskan

June 24, 2013

Rest in peace, my cousin.

Amy Trollinger

December 21, 2012

You will be missed tremendously. When you walked in a room, it lit up. Thankks for the friendship and love.

Carol blanc

December 8, 2012

Gary, you were a wonderful friend. I will miss your humor. Rest in peace.

Tim Dorsey

December 6, 2012

Gary (Tunes) Rest in Paradise my Sweet Friend! Love you; Trish Mierly aka Trips.

Trish Mierly

December 6, 2012

Be missing your laugh the most. Godspeed Gary.

Bert Abrahamzon

December 5, 2012

Gary, you completely changed my life for the better in every way. You are tattooed on my soul now and will always be with me. I lost my heart when I met you, and you took it with you when you died. My darling, love does not begin to describe the way I feel about you. I look forward to seeing you again. Remember, I promised I would follow you into the dark, and someday I will.
. . . your hummingbird

December 4, 2012

Gary was one of the smartest people I have ever known, though I am not sure he ever put much store by his enormous potential; nor did he dismiss or shun others who may not have been his intellectual match. I had not seen him in perhaps 20 years. We used to hang out back in the tye dye days but went separate ways. I am so glad to have read that he found love and contentment with a family of his own, as I have. I have a little regret that I was unable to have been in touch with him in recent years. Peace Gary, and to your family, my sympathies for your loss.

Steve Rodriguez

December 2, 2012

Gary, you will be missed. I am sure you are sitting there looking down on us. listening to your music & smiling. May you shine forever.

Mindy Lynn-Kallunki

December 2, 2012

Love you Gar..
It's been an awesome ride ~
Thank you

Regina Perez

December 2, 2012

Gary.......

Regina Perez

December 2, 2012

With deepest sympathy. May all your fondest memories give you strength during this difficult time. It saddens me to hear of another fellow classmate who has passed on...may you rest in peace and "rock out" in heaven, Gary. Roni Marks -- Class of 74 Vanden High School, Class of 70 Golden West Middle School..

December 2, 2012

A flower of the earth became a star in the night. You will be missed!

Cynthia Bultman

December 2, 2012

Rest in Peace Gary

Beverly Hoover

December 2, 2012

Rest our friend. You are missed.

Matt & Michelle Klinkovsky

December 1, 2012

Well said Karen. It's just right. Thinking of you, and mourning him.

Michelle Sequeira Klinkovsky

December 1, 2012

Put in a good word for us with St. Peter. We need all the help we can get! It won't be the same @ Bill's without you, Brother.

Mike B

December 1, 2012

You will be missed.

Dean Balija

November 30, 2012

Thank you for your friendship.

dave santiago

November 30, 2012

thinking about the times we had

raymond dykes

November 30, 2012

You will be always missed and forever in our hearts! Rest in peace my friend!
Lori Wayne!!

November 29, 2012

Paul Hunter

November 29, 2012

Missing ya my brother. Believe you are on an adventure that will be filled with music, peace, and love.

Paul Hunter

November 29, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

McCune Garden Chapel Funeral Home

December 1, 2012

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