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Donald Trumpy Trump, age 80, of Emmaus, PA passed away peacefully at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, VA with his family by his side on Friday, October 25, 2013. He and his wife, Stella (Breitfeller) Trump celebrated 58 years of marriage. He was born November 2, 1932 in Emmaus, PA, to the late George and Helen (Miller) Trump. He was a member of St. Anns Catholic Church in Emmaus. He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1950 and went on to play professional baseball. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Air Force in both active duty and the reserves for 30 years. Donald was a school teacher in the East Penn School District for 38 years. Although he retired in 1991, his love for teaching and the classroom endured. There was nothing Trumpy enjoyed more than telling stories, playing cards,polka dancing and gardening. Survivors: Wife; daughter Gail Wojciechowski and her husband Gary; grandchildren, Chelsea Trump, and Casey, Nicholas and Christie Wojciechowski.He was preceded in death by his beloved son and best friend, Dr. Glenn Trump. Services: 11 a.m., Tuesday, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm Street, Emmaus. A viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday and 10 to 11 a.m., Tuesday in the funeral home. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to The Kiwanis Club of Emmaus P.O. Box 13, Emmaus, PA 18049 toward the establishment of a scholarship for a college bound student at Emmaus High School in financial need.
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Jeffrey Metz
October 20, 2025
Mr. Trump was my 5th grade teacher at Washington elementary in 1963. I am 72 now and I still have his obit pic on my phone. I tell people that Donald Trump was my 5th grade teacher. Always get a rise out of them. He honestly had a more positive impact on my life than my father. I still use his expression of "dollars to donuts" anytime I can as a tip of the cap to the real Donald Trump!
Kathy Gaumer Stone
July 5, 2024
Mr. Donald Trump was my 5th AND 6th grade teacher at Shoemaker school. Whenever asked who´s my favorite teacher ( password question usually) the answer is always the same, Mr. Trump, Mr. Donald Trump.
When I tell people now or even over the last 40 plus years that I had a Teacher named Donald Trump, they think I´m kidding.
He was a wonderful teacher! He has had such an impact on my life. He really cared. He passionately cared! (hence, the chalk throwing) He had such Energy and Charisma.
I remember a play that we put on "Take me out to the Ballgame" I remember him being so proud of us. To this day, I know every word to that song.
I remember that he loved to tell stories and share his life experiences with us. I´ll never forget the day he told us all as a class that he had wonderful news and that not only were we moving forward to the sixth grade, but that he was also moving forward with us and would remain our teacher for another year. I´m not exactly sure why he did that. I´d like to think that he just wasn´t ready to let us go just yet. The years that I´m referring to I believe are 1970-1971
Rest in Peace Mr. Trump! You are Loved and you are revered
Jeffrey Metz
October 22, 2019
I substitute teach now that I have retired from my job. I keep Mr. Trump's obit photo in my phone. Can not tell you how many times I have said to my students that Donald Trump was my 5th grade teacher. After the shrieks die down, I show them the pic of, to me, who is the real Donald Trump in my life. I also tell them that he was a great man and the most influential adult male in my life growing up. All true! Jeff Metz, Hamburg, PA
Holly Frost
November 17, 2013
Mr. Trump was a great 6th grade teacher. I wrote the first of many research papers that year. I knew him to be a proud veteran and a very caring teacher.
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Matt Fritz
November 11, 2013
RIP Mr Trump I wish there were more teachers like you in the world.
Nadine Lilly- Horwith
October 29, 2013
My life was changed my last day of 5th grade; so I thought……
As I opened my report card and the letter stating who I was going to have for my 6th grade teacher, the following year, my little hands trembled and a tears fell down my face as I read the name; Mr. Donald Trump. My mind raced with thoughts fear for the rumors that circled through the school pods… The push-ups! The chalk throwing! The solider standing! …..what was I going to do? How was I going to survive?
Summer came and went, the fastest summer on record, from what I remember…and then the day was here, my first day of 6th grade …….. I was 12 years old in 1989 when I entered Mr. Trump's classroom at Shoemaker Elementary....I was a scared little girl, walking into a room with a scary, stone faced man.
My life changed my first day of 6th grade…
Mr. Trump was all the rumors that you heard plus much much more….
I can recollect many scenarios in my mind of what I remember that year, for it has traveled with me through my whole life. I could fill pages and pages of events and memories, but without one being blessed to share them, some may not understand. I will share what some would remember the most from sharing them with me that year…
• There was chalk throwing…Fortunately for me, I was never a target.
• There were push-ups…Had done 10 of them once, from there on out, I made sure to do my homework.
• Solider standing…We all had done that! I think that happened on a daily… I did learn to stand with my hands at my side, w/o being tired, for hours!!!
• There was A LOT, A LOT, A LOT of extra gym classes...Hence the reason for below:
Volleyball- TRUMPS TARSEARS! ...
I designed the team shirt,
Girls- 1st place and Boys-LAST! Guess they needed more extra gym. LOL!
• There were smiles, laughter, frowns and tears.
• We were taught street and book smarts.
• But most importantly- there was talk about God!
Sometimes you are blessed enough to meet someone in your life shows you and teaches you things that you will carry with you for the rest of your life. Good work ethic, the respect for your elders and others, genuine kindness, and the love of God, never realizing how much profound effect it would have in your heart. It touches your soul in a very special way. That's the kind of impact Mr. Trump had imbued in my life and my senses.
I was one of the fortunate people that god chose to meet Mr. Trump and I will be forever grateful. I was sad to hear of his passing, he will be truly missed for I am sure he touched the lives of many others. When asked the question; “Who was your favorite teacher?” It will always remain the same, “Mr. Trump!”
Nadine Lilly- Horwith
Mike Leaver
October 28, 2013
You were my 6th grade teacher. I always remember you throwing a football with us during recess. I have fond memories of you.
tammy kern-anderson
October 28, 2013
Trump Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Trump was my teacher at shoemaker school, I thought of him many times over the years and the great influence as a teacher and man he was on so many of us. He was tough yet kind and I will never forget that great smile of his. God has another angel with him now. RIP Mr. Trump
Dawn Geist-Weasner
October 28, 2013
Rest in peace Mr Trump. You were my favorite teacher. I will never forget you!!!
Kathy Trittenbach
October 28, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr Trump impacted many lives. He was a true blessing to many. He was my 6th grade teacher at Shoemaker School. He always told me that I could do anything if I put my mind to it. He was right.
Janet Balik-Keretz
October 27, 2013
Mr.Trump was a very nice man I have fond memories of him, I remember him teaching at Washington school, then later in life he was my neighbor. and a good friend to my dad. You will be missed but never forgotten, R.I.P Mr.Trump.
Bonnie
October 27, 2013
Mr. Trump was my 6th grade teacher at Shoemaker. He was my favorite teacher of all time! I will remember him dearly. So very sorry for your loss.
meri cope
October 27, 2013
So sorry for your loss....I really enjoyed classes with him as my teacher.
October 27, 2013
My prayers to you and your family. He was my teacher too...I remember him fondly.
Jess
October 27, 2013
I remember Mr. Trump as a really cool teacher at Shoemaker. I didn't have him, but I had friends who did! Rest in Peace, Mr. TRUMP! WE LOVE U! Im so sorry to the family to hear of his passing :+(
Ashley Grantz (Smith)
October 27, 2013
RIP Mr. Trump
G Allen
October 26, 2013
Mr. Trump was my favorite teacher. He was a good man and taught me lessons I wouldn't have learned otherwise. He will be missed.
Gerry Boyko
October 26, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Casey
October 26, 2013
Prayers to the family. Mr. trump was my 4th grade teacher at Shoemaker. Anyone who met him was left with great memories.
Karen Schmehl
October 26, 2013
I first got to know Donald when I student taught at Washington School in Emmaus and later reconnected at St. Ann's in Emmaus. he used to have me laughing at his stories about things that happened from being the "other Donald Trump". My prayers are with all of you.
Beverly McElroy-Soltysiak
October 26, 2013
I am saddened to hear the news of Mr. Trump. He was my 5th grade teacher and was one of the most influential people in my life. He didn't teach just reading, math, etc. he taught us how to be better people. I kept in touch with Mr. Trump long after 5th grade and hold his memory close to my heart. He was an awesome man, and although I only saw him occassionally, he will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Jeff Metz
October 26, 2013
Dear Trump Family: Your father had a huge impact on my life as he was my 5th grade teacher at Washington School. He was both kind and strict at the same time. How many times did I hear him say "dollars to donuts" when making a comparison while teaching? Whenever he would run into my mother he used to tell her what day I was born. He was an inspiration to me and I hope you peace in his passing. Jeff Metz
Val & Woody Snyder
October 26, 2013
Gail and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Donald, He will truly be missed, He will be forever in our hearts, we will always remember the fun time we had together.
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