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George Trost Obituary
George E. Trost, 74, of Erie, passed away following a sudden, unexpected heart attack, on Saturday, June 20, 2015. He was born in Erie, on June 18, 1941, a son of the late George A. and Helen Wagner Trost.
He graduated from Academy High School and went on to graduate from Gannon College. George proudly served in the United States Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and was self-employed as a manufacturer's sales rep for automation systems, for a number of years. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of many social clubs in Erie and had a lifelong interest in computers. He enjoyed duckpin bowling, camping, and racquetball.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Dorothy Shupenko Trost; and three sisters, Nancy Zabrosky, Peggy Trost and Kathleen Lyons.
Survivors include one daughter, Kelly Lynn Trost of Erie; one son, George Ehren Trost III and his wife Renee of Erie; two brothers, David Trost and his wife Judy of Gordonville, Pa. and John Trost and his wife Karen of Erie; four grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew, Ryan and Isaac Trost; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., and are invited to a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church on Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family, c/o the funeral home.
Please visit www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to sign the Book of Memories.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Trost
Kelly Trost
July 30, 2015
Naval Letter of Commendation
Kelly Trost
July 30, 2015
Sandy & Holden Dieter
July 6, 2015
Kelly & Family:
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. With sympathy,
Go with God George, you have done a great job here and may you rest in peace.
James Meredith
July 2, 2015
James A Meredith
What a wonderful person, I have communicated with George for approximately 15 years his passing seems surreal, those decisions are in God's hands.
Amy Ecke
June 27, 2015
Ehren and Family, I am very sorry to hear of your unexpected loss. I will pray for you and your family and that you will all find strength during this difficult time.
Michelle Barone Lillie
June 27, 2015
Ehren and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss,you are in my prayers.
Michelle Barone
Rocco Taccone
June 27, 2015
George and I communicated on the computer just about every day. I have know George over 60 years and I will miss him greatly.
Fred Leonardi
June 27, 2015
David and John
Your Dad was my life long friend, I don't know in my life when I didn't know him, I will miss him
very much, I am so sorry for your loss
May the Lord be with you
Rich & Julie Rummer
June 26, 2015
George was a great friend and will be greatly missed. Our sincerest sympathy to his family.
June 26, 2015
Sincere sympathy to the Trost family. I'm sure it has been over 50 years but
They were great neighbors and a wonderful family. My sincere condolences.
Gayle Farnstrom Goedecker
Robin Eicher
June 26, 2015
Ehren, Renee, and family, my deepest condolences. I can only imagine how hard this sudden loss is for you all. Know that I care deeply. May you find comfort in your faith, family, friends, and good memories. Robin Eicher
Donald Young
June 26, 2015
George was a wonderful person. And we shared a lot of laughs over the years his Donald Duck impressions always made me laugh. My prayers are with the family at this time and the golden memories will always be there
Barbara Konieczki
June 26, 2015
Condolences to all of the family. He will certainly be missed at all our family functions.
Chuck Dunkle
June 26, 2015
My condolences to the Trost Family.George you are in my thoughts and prayers.Will miss you as a golf partner this year.
June 26, 2015
To George's Family,
My condolences to you on your loss.
It's been many years, but I remember George as a kind and fun-loving person.
Pat (Lindenberger) Currie
Gary (Ziggy) Cleaver
June 26, 2015
My condolences to the Trost Family. George will be missed by all. Rest in peace my friend.
Beverly Roberts Booser Gallagher
June 26, 2015
Sincere sympathy to the Trost family. Class reunions will never be the same without him. He was a true Academy Lion.
Pete Neelon
June 26, 2015
Kelly and family ......Had many good times, over the years, with your dad(TOASTIE) ......I too, will miss him.
Howard Friedman
June 26, 2015
To Ehren and family,
My condolences to you on the loss of your Dad. He was a really good guy with a great sense of humor.
June 26, 2015
Kelly,
Sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace.
Peggy Carson
Denise LaBorde
June 25, 2015
My sympathies to the family. George was a very sweet man who loved to talk about his grand children. He will be missed by all who knew him, and I know he's with his beloved wife now. Rest in peace, George.
Hilma Soder Beuchert
June 25, 2015
So sorry for the loss of George. He will be missed by so many he was such a friendly guy.
sharon trost
June 25, 2015
RIP George, we will miss seeing you around town:(
Jerry and Sharon
Kim Serafin
June 25, 2015
We were very sad to hear the passing of George. He was the best neighbor. We will miss our fireside chats. Love you George. May you rest in peace. Prayers to Ehren, Kelly and family. George was a great man we were very glad to know for the last 7 years.
Mike & Amy Reigel
June 25, 2015
Our sympathy for your loss. George was a classmate who was a fiend to everyone and loved by all. We will keep you all in our prayers for your great loss !
Marilyn (Lynn) Little
June 25, 2015
Ehren,My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your dad. I enjoyed chatting with him at the National Club. He is so proud of your children! And he really missed your mom. Please know that he is at peace.
Jackie and Rick Blanchard
June 25, 2015
Prayers to the Trost family. George was a good man and will be greatly missed. God bless
Mary Lou Last NameRhodes-
June 25, 2015
My deepest sympathy for the Trost family.
Timothy Kuryla
June 25, 2015
To George's family, i give you my sincere condolence on his death. George was a significant presence in the planning of all our Academy Class of 1960 reunions and collective birthday parties. Whenever I visit Erie, I would have lunch with as many class of 1960 members as could make them. George was a significant presence at these. He and I kept regular email contact; I emailed him on the 19th a belated birthday greeting to which he replied. I am sorry I cannot make the trip for the visitation and service. Again, my condolence to George's family.
Class of 1960
Wendy Daugherty
June 25, 2015
God Bless you George, I pray that your family finds peace and comfort in your sudden passing.
Londa Webb/Cooke
June 25, 2015
May God Bless you as you share the special memories of George;s life with one another. I will always fondly remember him for his smile and laughter.
Becky Fournier-Cleary
June 25, 2015
So sorry for the lost of your father. He was always a funny guy. Remember him up at the campgrounds sitting around the fire, laughing and telling story with my mom and dad (Jack and Pat Fournier). Now he is up in heaven with Dotty and are sitting around a fire tell story.
June 25, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the Trost family.
RIP George.
Mary Lou (Geiger) Fuhrer
Earl Wagner
June 25, 2015
George was my cousin and lifelong friend. He was loved by all who knew him.
I will miss seeing him when I visit Erie. He was very proud of his children.
He will be with Dorothy, who he loved and missed so very much.
Earl Wagner
Barb Reitebach
June 25, 2015
Rest in Peace, George!
Fond memories.
Lisa Lombardo
June 25, 2015
Please accespt my deepest sympathies.
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