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Robert Trockle Obituary
Bob was born in Akron to the late Alfred and Ludwina Trockle. Bob graduated from St. Vincent High School where he played football and was inducted into the Irish Sports Hall of Fame. Bob proudly served his country in the 5th Army during World War II, seeing action in North Africa and Italy. After the war, he graduated from The University of Akron and joined B.F. Goodrich, where he retired after 40 years in sales management. Bob was a longtime active member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church. During his retirement, he enjoyed volunteering, reading and sports, especially his grandchildren's games.
Bob leaves behind, his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Ellen; daughter, Elizabeth (William) Pfeiffer; grandchildren, Meghan (Timothy) Effinger, Robert (Megan) Pfeiffer, Timothy Pfeiffer; and great-grandson, Lucas Effinger. He was is survived by his sister, Margaret (Raymond) Buehrle and many nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his parents, sister and brother-in-law, Rosemary and Gene Rowland, and many close friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 12, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Hummel Funeral Home, 500 E. Exchange St., Akron. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2013, 11 a.m. at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 476 Mull Ave., Akron 44320. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Sebastian's Foundation or St. Sebastian's St. Vincent de Paul Society. Please visit www.hummelcares.com where condolences and memories may be shared.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Trockle
Kathy Preston Booth
May 23, 2013
I have very fond memories of a house on Kenilworth that had a lot of love. I was called Honey Girl there and loved it. My son shares a birthday with a man who has left some wonderful memories for those lucky enough to have known him. My thougths are with you.
Bob Iverson
April 17, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Northwest Akron Library
April 15, 2013
Our thoughts are with Mr. Trockle's family. He is greatly missed by all of us.
-The Staff of Northwest Akron Library
Don Kline
April 13, 2013
Liz,My prayers are with you and your family.Bob was a great Christian man and a good friend.He was a fellow Vincentian brother for many years.His dedication to St Vincent DePaul for many years was inspiring.R.I.P.
Rod and Sue White & family
April 12, 2013
Dear Liz, Bill and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May all the memories you made with your dad throughout the years together help you through this difficult time.
Maureen Murphy-Miller
April 12, 2013
Mary Ellen and Liz, I talked with Kath last night, she told me.....
I'm so very sorry. I love Bob so very much! I love you all so very much & wish I was home with you all. You know that...
You both were always my "parents" too! Growing up on Kenilworth, both of our homes blended together, probably should have just built a connecting wall....I remember how Dad and Bob did everything together, Bob fixed my bedroom door that Dad mangled!!!! so it would actually close properly...from our summer "hot-dog fest" picnics, to watching Dad and Bob come home after a long day of work and jump off the garage roof into the pool, telling us all: "Don't ever do this!" to Mom and Mary Ellen throwing us all, one by one, into the pool at the start of each summer pool season....even the ones who couldn't yet swim!!! I have those pics! Our Friday night "beer" nights all these past years....great conversation and fun:) I'm so grateful for those times and those conversations! I think that Mom and Bob are sitting somewhere, having a glass of great beer and talking the night away....
My deepest love to you all!
Maureen and Family
April 12, 2013
Dear Mary Ellen, Liz and family,
I am so sorry to read of Bob's passing. I have wonderful memories of talking with him on Kenilworth as he walked his dog. Bob was like family to Elisa and Erika and myself. We will remember him with great love and we send our support and comfort to you and your entire family.
Peace to you all,
Diane Kalgreen
April 12, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you Mary Ellen, Liz and family. Bill and I shared so many good times with you and Bob over the years going way back. Please give me a call when you can. Love and Peace,
Pat Weibel
April 12, 2013
May Robert Trockle rest in peace. Bob and my brother Richard were classmates and teammates at St Vincent High School.
Robert Kraus
Akron
April 12, 2013
May Robert Trockle rest in peace, Bob and my brother Richard were classmates and teammates at St Vincent High School
April 11, 2013
MaryEllen and Liz and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
You two made a great couple. We had many laughs after Mass
We would be there but are still in Florida .
Thinking of you, Ray and Jackie Stankard
Mary Zubovic
April 11, 2013
Dear Aunt Mary Ellen, Liz, Bill and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have so many memories of our dear Uncle Bob teasing all the cousins when we we young, parties on your back porch, and him giving my brother his first car. He was such a generous person with his time and talents. He will be missed greatly
April 11, 2013
Dear Mrs. Trockle, Liz, and family,
We are so sorry to hear of
Mr. Trockle's passing. He was a great person, and anyone who knew him is a better person for knowing him.
God Bless
Tom and Darla Carone
Carla Bouschere Steiner
April 11, 2013
Dear Mrs. Trockle and Liz,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember Mr. Trockle as such a strong and true man. My dad and him were lifelong friends, as their parents had been before them. I will forever be thankful for the many memories we shared growing up and going to football games. The stories that special group of men told of their lifelong friendships, their exploits and their sense of fun will never be forgotten. I feel blessed to have been touched just a little by his goodness. Hold the many wonderful memories you have close to your heart and take them out often, especially in the more difficult times.
I am sensing a reunion of V42(card games, football and possibly a drink or two).
Love and Prayers to both of you-
Carla Bouschere Steiner
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