BILL TROBAUGH
1924 - 2009
BILL TROBAUGH
1924 - 2009
Obituary
Guest Book
BORN
1924
DIED
2009
BILL TROBAUGH Obituary
William Leo Trobaugh was born on March 25, 1924 to LeRoy and Mae (Crittenden) in Sioux City, IA. Bill was the 5th child in family of 15 children.
During World War II, Bill served in the European Theater of Operation under General Patton. He was in the first wave of men who stormed the beach of Normandy, and also sent into one of the notorious German prisoner of war camps with the gas ovens to search out and rescue any live prisoner. He was honorably discharged from the Army on January 10, 1946.
Two and half months later on his birthday, March 25, 1946, he married Irma Lathrop in Sioux City, IA. To this union was born a daughter Sharon, 3 sons, Dean, Michael, and a baby boy who died at birth.
In 1947, the family moved to Centralia, WA as an engineer until his retirement in 1981. He was a long time member of the Church of the Nazarene.
Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Irma, his son Dean, and the infant son who died at birth. He is survived by brothers and sisters in Sioux City, his daughter, Sharon Moody, sons, Mike and Jerry, 8 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2 Entries
Richard & Delores Hakala
August 27, 2009
Blessings in Jesus as we give you sympathy. We remember Bill when we went to Church in Centralia; a dear kind gentle man. May God bless you as He gives you comfort and holds you under His wing and give you peace and wonderful memories.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Lynne & Terry Carver
August 20, 2009
We wish we could be with you to help celebrate Bill's life and graduation. He was a dear gentleman. We on earth will miss him, til the day we see him again. God bless and uplift you.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in BILL TROBAUGH's name
How to support BILL's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor BILL TROBAUGH's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
