Name: Visitation for DONALD R. TROLLIET
Start: 2015-01-30T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-01-31T02:00:00.000Z
Location: DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service

HUNTLEY - Donald R. Trolliet, 72, died peacefully, January 27, 2015 peacefully surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 to 8:00p.m. at DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church 18n377 Galligan Road in Dundee. Burial will be in Huntley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Morgan Haught Foundation, 69 Briarwood Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136. Don was born February 5, 1942 the son of Rolland and Vera Trolliet. He married Darlene Nisbit on July 22, 1967. Don was a teacher, coach and later a Dean of Students for York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Darlene, his three children, Traci (Ed) White, Brad (Jennifer) Trolliet and Tiffani (Mike) Haught. He is survived by his grandchildren, Katie, Nicole, Megan, Jake, Zach, Justin and Ryan and by one brother, Richard (Donna) Trolliet and by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and by his granddaughter, Morgan. For further information, please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jan. 29, 2015.

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Sue Cannon

December 26, 2019

I am just seeing this for the first time and I am so sorry. Please know that Mr. Trolliet was one of my all time favorite teachers. It is because of him that I went on to get my degree in Biology, ultimately teaching Physics at Highland Park High School. My sincerest sympathy to your family. Sue Cannon-Stephenitch (class of '78)

John Niemeyer

October 9, 2015

I just heard of coach's passing
As I told him at the reunion I wished I could have played baseball for him
The 69 football season was a blast with him
You were a players coach
Loved to hear the Casey stories
You were a great coach, but even a better man
you will be missed but never forgotten

Scott Dort

February 16, 2015

my prayers go out to his family.... He was a dedicated proffessional at York High School. It saddens me to read of the passing of any of the York faculty.

February 13, 2015

So sorry to hear about Don's passing. Although I haven't seen him in awhile. I so enjoyed playing golf , talking baseball,or just hanging out with Don. How many guys do you know that were friends with Tom Seaver? He will be missed.
Jim Scharfenberg

February 13, 2015

We send our sympathy to the Trolliet Family. We were so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Tom and Judy Scharfenberg Dick and Joan Wilcox. Edgerton, Wisconsin

Boyd Kirby

February 10, 2015

Coach you inspired me to play baseball to the best of my ability.Sophmore year,1968.I only wished it could have been longer.You were a great man.

February 7, 2015

Mr. Trolliet was a great dean and driver's ed teacher. He was always patient and kind. My heart breaks and condolences go out to the Trolliet family at this time.
-Anna (Rich) Assaf York '96

January 31, 2015

To a great coach and a wonderful personality- he motivated us on the field and in the classroom to be better players and students. We respected and trusted him so much that we asked him to chaperone our post prom group my senior year! He fit right in!

Bob Uecker Class of '77

Rick McGee

January 30, 2015

Coach, thank you for the life lessons on the gridiron, in the classroom, and in the hallways. You commanded and earned our respect and trust. I'll retain the memories you helped us create.

January 30, 2015

We knew Don as his first students and he swam in our backyard pool. (My Dad was also a Biology teacher at York) Great person and have many fine memories. He had the ability to talk directly to students without pretense. Thanks so much Don from the entire Ferry Family.

Tracee (Karlis) Brockhouse, York '89

January 29, 2015

You were an amazing Dean and teacher who touched so many of us at such a important time in our lives. Heaven has gained an amazing angel in you.

Carrie Schmitt

January 29, 2015

My condolences to your family. I remember him from York High School, Y89, when he was dean of students. He came off as a harsh person, but really had a heart of gold. I realized that he was just being a father to us kids.

January 29, 2015

Gene and I will never forget all of the great times we spent with Don and Darlene during the "Butterfield Woman's Club era." He was always the life of the party, knowing how to have a good time. But he had a gentle side that we always saw when he was with our children. They called him "Uncle Don." His family was very lucky to share his compassion and love every day. He will surely be missed by all of us. To Darlene and their wonderful family: May happy memories carry you through this sad time. We're sure you have many of these from your many years together. With Love & Sympathy, Gene & Sandy Pollastrini and Family

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