Gwendolyn-Trindl-Obituary

Gwendolyn Trindl

Winnetka, Illinois

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Winnetka, Illinois
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Doctors Without Borders

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Born in Chicago, Gwen attended Northwestern University, School of Speech. She was engaged to Jack Trindl at The Rock, and their 65 year love affair began. Gwen served on all Winnetka Council committees, Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. She served as Northwest Municipal Conference...

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Winnetka had the exceptional benefit of an extraordinary woman who dedicated her life to serving others.We owe a debt of gratitude for her selfless, tireless work for the betterment of our community.Winnetka is a more beautiful place thanks to her remarkable, enduring legacy of service.I am forever grateful for her friendship.Gwenwas a mentor and role model who would extend words of encouragement, wisdom, and practical advice.Sheembodiedprofessional and personal excellence, and her integrity,...

Gwen was a force in Winnetka. She moved here from Glenview where she was politically active. In Winnetka her passion for village government continued unabated. She was the first woman Village President of Winnetka, and served on more committees than I can count, including Plan Commission, Home Rule Committee, Northwest Municipal Conference where she was President and one of the early advocates for creating PACE (the suburban bus and regional transit part of the RTA). It would take a deep...

I just learned today that Gwen had died. She was a role model me and to so many others and a major contributor to the betterment of society - always with an eye on equality. I followed her as Director of The Volunteer Talent Pool, now known as the Volunteer Center of N.E. Metro Chicago. She was a champion and a guide for me. Peace to her soul and her family. Much fondness, Barb Tubekis

It was an honor to know Gwen. Such a special lady. We send love to Chip, Eric, Olivia, and the rest of the family.