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Victor Dean Trembley
1949 - 2020
Victor Dean Trembley
1949 - 2020
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BORN
1949
DIED
2020
Victor Trembley Obituary
TREMBLEY, Victor Dean – Of Linden, formerly of Grand Blanc, age 71, died suddenly of COVID19, Sunday, April 12, 2020 at McLaren-Flint. Cremation has taken place. No formal funeral, wake or memorial will be planned under the present circumstances. On Sunday, June 28th, 2020, the family requests that each person take a moment to reflect on their favorite time spent with Victor to celebrate his life.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Genesee County (G-3325 Dort Hwy, Burton MI 48529 (810) 744-0511).
Victor was born in Flint, Michigan on March 3, 1949, the son of the late Marion (Bush) and Delores (Schwartz) Trembley. Victor is survived by his wife, Victoria (Schniers) Trembley, two daughters, Cynthia (Trembley) Milia and Jennifer (Trembley) Russell of Westin Lakes, TX. Cynthia’s husband Matthew of Charlotte, NC and five grandchildren; Maticyn Milia, Anna Milia, Anthony Milia, of Charlotte, NC. and Luke Russell and Tanner Russell of Westin Lakes, TX. Four brothers, M. Bushnell “BUD” of Los Angeles, Ca, James of Grand Blanc, MI, Stephen of Seattle, WA and Robert of Clinton Twp., MI. Eight cousins, Don and Diane Rockwell, Denny and Linda McGovern, Mike and Judy McGovern, and Glen and Nancy McMillian.
On October 25, 1968 he married the love of his life Victoria Lynn Schniers in Flint at St. Matthews Catholic Church. Although, Victor attended St. Matthews High School in Flint where he was honored as an All-American football player, Victor and Victoria were the personification of high school sweethearts. They were inseparable and enjoyed a life filled with laughter, love and an adorning family that gathered at their house on holidays to celebrate. You could often find them laughing, wandering around stores looking at knick knacks or shopping for upcoming family activities. They enjoyed traveling to casinos around Michigan after they both retired where Victor loved playing the penny slot machines dreaming of the day he would, “Hit the Big One”.
Victor received his Specialist accreditation in Education and was a beloved teacher for over thirty years at Grand Blanc and Kearlsey High Schools. He had many deep relationships with the people he worked with and the children he taught. With English as his passion, he was a craftsman with words and often composed poems and rhymes in his free time. He was never too busy to give students feedback on their papers or encouraging words to a struggling student. He positively impacted many children’s lives in the Grand Blanc area. Victor is also fondly remembered by many Grand Blanc high schoolers as the “cool guy who taught me to drive”. His patience and perseverance were never on display more than when he was teaching. Although he attended St. Matthew’s, he will forever be a Bobcat at heart.
To Victor there was only one season…Hunting season. Victor hunted pheasant, duck, turkey,and buffalo, but his favorite season by far was deer hunting season. To most, deer hunting season was maybe a couple weeks long, but to Victor, October thru December was ALL deer hunting season. He loved the autumn wind and the changes in the seasons. Victor had an admiration and respect for the animals he hunted and learned endlessly from their movements and tendencies. When hunting season ended, Victor quickly adapted to fishing. His freezer was always full of perch or bluegill and nothing tasted better than a fish fry at Grandpa Victor’s house. He was a great cook and would always be the first one rising unbelievably early in the morning to get the coffee started and watch the sunrise. The smell of breakfast in the morning or a venison roast in the evening were a familiar and welcoming symbol of Victor and Vickie’s household.
Victor was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Not a day will go by without his friends and family fondly remembering him. Whether he was working with his grandchildren on English papers, running around the front yard having a crabapple fight or Sling Shot tournaments at the family cabin he was always there to teach, guide, laugh and most importantly love his family. The life he built with Victoria was special and filled with love. Victor was always the voice of reason and logic. He did not shy away from confronting issues that concerned him and always approached them with discipline and good intentions. He was a loving man who left this world earlier than expected, but leaves behind a family better for the time, love and lessons he devoted to them. He will be forever missed.
67 Entries
Laura (Duncan) Czerwinski
April 24, 2020
My condolences to the family of this great man. He was one of my favorite teachers and I can only imagine how much he will be missed by those close to him.
Dan and Tanya Wheeler
April 20, 2020
Our family is better because of your influence and dedication to our lives. Thank you both for teaching our children and teaching our son how to drive. Always appreciated your excitement for learning and never give up attitude. Our prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.
Kim Kideckel
April 20, 2020
Mr. Trembley was one of my favorite teachers in high school. I have many fun and fond memories of his class. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Steve Barnes
April 20, 2020
Hands down the best high school teacher I ever had. The class was poetry and he was able to get me involved in something I had no interest in.
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Krysten (Weller) Hager
April 20, 2020
He was one of my favorite teachers. Mr. Trembley was the 1st teacher I met right before starting high school & gave me some advice as I was coming from a small school. He told such fun stories in class and really brought the books to life for us. He knew I wanted to be a writer and always encouraged me in my dream. He's a big part of why it came true. I'm grateful that I had him as a teacher. I am so sorry for your loss.
Pat O'Reilly
April 17, 2020
Remembering Victor as a very special person ............teacher, coach, hunter, and fisherman.......May memories comfort you and family through this time of sorrow.
John Jarou
April 17, 2020
i worked custodial/maintenance at Grand Blanc Schools for many years. i just happened to see Victor's obituary today while watching TV. condolences to the family. i DO remember him as being a real nice guy and a good human being.
Jean Raiss
April 16, 2020
Bob, Mary and Vicki - please know our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Victor was a wonderful man who will be remembered fondly by all of us who knew him. Jean, Julie, Scott, Luke and Paul
Sarah Raiss
April 16, 2020
Vicki, Bob and Mary - Danny and I are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know our positive thoughts, prayers and warm hugs are with you in this very difficult time.
Pam (Aslin) Turner
April 16, 2020
Dear VickieI am so saddened to hear about Victor. I do remember years ago being together and watching the two of you tearing up the dance floor and Victor making all of us laugh- a lot better times. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time and I am so sorry. Hopefully your girls and grandchildren will help you through the days ahead.❤❤
Linda and Denny McGovern
April 16, 2020
Vickie, You and your family have been in our constant thoughts and prayers since first hearing of his battle with COVID and still cannot comprehend his death is a reality. I cannot imagine your pain at this time but pray that all of your wonderful memories with Victor will carry you through for many years to come. May he rest in peace and Eternal Light Shine Upon him.
Michael Crane KHS 1974
April 16, 2020
I remember Mr Trembley from his early days teaching at Kearsley. I doubt there was a student there who didn't think the world of him. From myself and on behalf of those students from the Kearsley years, we all send our deepest sympathies, prayers and support. Mr. Trembley was a great teacher to so many, in more than just the academic sense......and those are the best teachers. God bless
Greg Fiedler
April 15, 2020
Mr. Trembley came to Kearsley from college when I was a high school student. Everyone loved him. I loved him.
Mala Reddy
April 15, 2020
Mr Trembley was a wonderful and patient teacher who made books come alive for his students. I remember many of us arrived early to class because we enjoyed chatting with him and he always made us feel welcome in his classroom. Now, almost 30 years later, I can still picture him smiling at us, and all those books we read together. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Howard and Mary Hatherly
April 15, 2020
We are saddened to hear of Vics passing. He was a wonderful neighbor whom made Riverbend East that much better. Of course being a hunter, made him someone to share stories with. This world was better for having Vic in it. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Vics family at this time.
Valerie Partenio-Bordner
April 15, 2020
Mr Trembley was one of my favorite teachers from middle school. He was more than a teacher to me, he was a mentor, and I looked forward to his class each day. I remember the first day of class (1988) him telling us of his and his wife's first names, and that based on that they were meant to be, with a big smile on his face!! No doubt he lived a beautiful, full life. My deepest condolences to all that will be impacted by his absence.
Dave Fredericks
April 15, 2020
Vickie and family...peace be with you in this time of sorrow. You're in our thoughts and prayers. I have lots of great memories of Vic (Mr.T). From trout fishing on Kersley Creek to cruising the back roads harvesting asparagus. From duck hunting on Gresock's fields to gardening on Cook Road. I suspect there's a tree stand somewhere in the Happy Hunting Grounds. Good By, my friend.
Cheryl an Mike Hemond
April 15, 2020
Wishing the peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Carmen Slocum (Crawley)
April 15, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Mrs. Trembley. You were my 5th grade teacher at McGrath and Mr. Trembley was my American literature teacher my junior year at GBHS. You both have a special place in my heart and my memories of school. Mr. Trembley had a true love for teaching and reading which made him a wonderful teacher. I will never forget all of his PEZ dispensers lining his classroom. Mrs. Trembley, I loved art and I loved doing FLAIR in your classroom during lunch. You were very supportive of me and I thank you for that. I'm so very sorry for your loss. You both have built quite a legacy which will last and last.
Theres Sikes
April 15, 2020
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Trembley. He was a great teacher and friend. He'll be missed by many. Prayers for the family.
Constance Trembley
April 15, 2020
Our hearts are breaking from his loss. We love all of you.
Kara Donohue
April 15, 2020
Im sure this is exactly how many of his students felt, but he was my favorite teacher. I remember how perfectly he picked out a poem for me to read in front of class about a little girl pretending to ride/be a horse and how special it made me feel to have a teacher Pay so much attention to who his students were. I made a donation in his name to the Humane Society of Genesee County.
Linda Taylor
April 15, 2020
You don't know me but I found out about his death on my cell phone.
He sounded like a really nice man.
Prayers going out to the family. So sorry for your loss.
R.I.H.
Michael Stiff
April 15, 2020
Mr. Trembley was among my favorite teachers at Grand Blanc schools. He was kind, friendly, and respectful. I enjoyed his classes.
My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. Please know that he was a blessing to many.
Chuck Schramm
April 15, 2020
Vic was a wonderful man, a great teacher, and a good friend.. His HS football Coach Jack Pratt, would say ' Victor was 135 lbs of pure technique.' We had fun at GBHS morning coffee, and he taught me lot. My favorite memories include, all of us sitting on a new roof we had just completed, also sitting around a campfire in the UP, and finally my kids swimming at his pool. He will be missed. Rest in peace my friend. All my thoughts and Prayers to Vicki and the family.
marc somers
April 15, 2020
thanks for the lasting lessons
Rachel ODell
April 15, 2020
I have good memories of English class because of how Mr. Trembley taught. He was always ready to help and made sure no one got left behind if they were struggling. He even made learning Shakespeare fun. My condolences to his friends and family.
Gerald Prosch
April 15, 2020
For Victoria
For Cynthia and Jennifer
And The Entire Trembley Family
We are saddened to know about the death of Mr. Trembley.
Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with you and we wanted you to know.
Prosch prayer now for the Trembleys :
"For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will
be their shepherd,
and he will guide them to springs of living
water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their
eyes."
From Revelation 7
Lord we thank you for your gift of Victor to us and for his life and work. Also, grateful are we for your Son Jesus who made it possible for our forgiveness and salvation. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Sincerely and God's Blessings
Gerald and Meg Prosch
Kevin Egan
April 14, 2020
Never had him as a teacher but that didn't stop him from having an impact on my life. Would talk to me when I got sent to the hall my freshman year. Grew to me just stopping by to talk the next three years. One of my all time favorites. Condolences to his family.
Judy and Larry Clegg
April 14, 2020
We were so sorry to hear about Vic's passing. We have so many memories of teaching with him at GBHS and of course laughing was often involved. Sending prayers to the family at this difficult time. Judy and Larry Clegg
Brandon & Anna Attard
April 14, 2020
We are so very saddened to hear of Vics passing. He was a delight to chat with on his daily walks through the neighborhood. He always had a treat for our dog in his pocket. He will be greatly missed.
Brandon, Anna & Amelie Attard
June and Jerry Gall
April 14, 2020
VIcky and girls, Pam, Jim, Bud, Bob & Stephen, our hearts are broken for you and for ourselves over the loss of Victor. His long phone calls with Jim at the office behind closed doors will be something I will miss, and I usually stole a few minutes to catch up with Vic before turning him over to his brother. The laughter that came about during those calls between them always made me laugh unknowingly! Those two brothers completed themselves. I will always remember too Vicky, your birthday street dance in high school when I got a glimpse of you and Victor together for the first time --what a perfect couple you were then and remained in every way! Our love and prayers for Victor and all of you. Fondly, June and Jerry Gall
David Dowling
April 14, 2020
My condolences to Mr Trembley's family along with my thoughts and prayers. I was lucky to have him as a teacher at GB. He was one of the best and made a difference in my life.
He made fat ties look cool (if possible)
Jennifer Riek Gath
April 14, 2020
I was so heartbroken to hear that Mr. Trembley passed away. He was one of my favorite teachers and definitely contributed to my love for English and reading to this day. Not only was he a great teacher, but also a wonderful neighbor who I remember seeing around the neighborhood walking the dog and inviting us to swim in the pool every summer. Our family will remember him fondly and be thinking of you during this difficult time. We hope you find comfort in all your memories.
Chris DeMoss Sanborn
April 14, 2020
Dearest Vickie and family, I am so very sad to know of Victors passing. I hope you are doing ok through this and please know my loving thoughts are with you.
Krista Reed (Carpenter)
April 14, 2020
Mr. Trembley is one of the reasons I became a high school English teacher. He had a great sense of humor, high expectations, a way if being tough but loving at the same time, and frankly, his teaching style is partly what I base my own on. He was such an amazing man and he will be missed.
Shawn Chittle
April 14, 2020
Thinking of the Trembley family right now. So sorry for your loss. Mr. Trembley was a really great guy.
Michelle Lenz-Nuckolls
April 14, 2020
Rest in peace, Mr. Trembley. You inspired me to become an English teacher 22 years ago.
April 14, 2020
Prayers to the Trembley Family during this difficult time. Will miss bumping into him during our walk in the neighborhood.
Tony & Sylvia Martin
Candy and Glen Mitchell
April 14, 2020
Our deepest condolences to all your family. We knew Vic as a friend, teacher and avid hunter. His ability to poetically "spin a tale" with plenty of puns was legendary. He will be missed by so many. May God be with you through this difficult time. Candy & Glen
April 14, 2020
Vicki, we are so sorry. Great memories of you and Vic from your Kearsley friends, Larry and Kathy Wiltse
Ric Chaney
April 14, 2020
My sympathies.
I had the pleasure of playing in the band, The Tensions, with Vic and his good friend Bob Eader (RIP) way back in the 60's. Vic was a talented, friendly, fun musician and friend. RIP Vic.
Karen Reno
April 14, 2020
Dear Vickie, Cindy and Jennifer:
I am so sorry to hear of Victor's passing. He was such a good guy - I loved his sense of humor. I hope the messages of how much he was loved bring you some comfort. May God bless you.
Pat Doyle
April 14, 2020
Dear Vicky, Cindy, and Jennifer,I was very sad to hear of Victor`s passing. I am so sorry for your loss and pain and for the loss and pain of all those who loved and respected him, and there were many. I will try to find solace, and hope you can too, in remembering the many good times. For me, they began with our hunting trips in grade school for field mice with slingshots and BB guns and continued through our deer hunting days. Some of the best, and most fun, and funniest times of my life were our group fishing trips --- sometimes after playing poker all night. And the poker games and cribbage games in your basement and in mine were epic. Victor will be much missed by many ! Prayers and Peace to your families.
Pat Doyle
Carolyn Schnettler Eder Smith
April 14, 2020
Dearest Vicki, Cindy and Jennifer:
My heart is broken and I am so sad to hear of the passing of your Husband, and Dad. I have many warm and loving memories of our high school years, where Vicki and I became close friends. May you find Comfort and Peace knowing there are so many of us who grieve with you. Know you are loved!
Brad and Rachel Dick
April 14, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Victor was always so friendly to our dogs, remembering their names and bringing them treats. We are going to miss him. Our family is praying for you family. We are here for you, if you need anything, please dont hesitate to ask.
Bonnie Griffith
April 14, 2020
Vicki, Cindy, and Jennifer,
My heart is so saddened at the passing of Victor. His wonderful friendship with Roger gives me pause to think what a great person Vic was. I can smile at the many fishing adventures and know the happiness he brought to our lives. My prayers and blessings to you all.
Sally Tartoni
April 14, 2020
Vicki, Cindy and Jennifer, My heart aches and breaks for you and all who loved Vic! He was a good man and a friend to all! God bless you! My love and prayers, Sally Tartoni
Michele Freiberger
April 14, 2020
Dear Vicki and family, we were very saddened to hear of your loss. Victor was such a great neighbor and I enjoyed chatting with and occasionally walking with him. We had such interesting conversations too, I'm really going to miss that. I knew him for such a short time, only six years, compared to a lot of people leaving notes, but I really enjoyed his company. Thinking of you and sending you caring thoughts and please know that your husband and father was very important to many who knew him and he will be remembered fondly. Michele and Phil Freiberger
April 14, 2020
Vickie,
Thinking of you and praying for you and your family at this time. Much love, Amber Hall
GARY LEE
April 14, 2020
Victor and I were very close through high school at St. Matts and into college where he went to Western and I Central. He made things fun. He could make up a poem or a song on the spot. I was certain that I would see him again soon. I have not been this sad in a long time. So sorry Vicky.
Lee, Liane, Makenzie, & Jaxton Sadler
April 14, 2020
Sending our condolences and prayers for peace and comfort.
Vic was a great guy and will truly be missed. Him and Vickie have been so great to our family. My daughter 4 just adored him. Hed pick her flowers from his flower beds and bring them over to her ❤
❤The Sadlers
Jim & Kathy Anderson
April 14, 2020
Vicki, Cindy & Jennifer:
We are so saddened by the passing of Victor. I was privileged to learn how to fish, at the knee of a master. I will always remember the trips to Rice Lake and Lake Simcoe. He was a great guy, and friend. Our blessings go out to his family.
Jim McClung
April 13, 2020
I will forever miss my dear friend. And hunting buddy the times we spent in the woods will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to Vicky and the girls.
Craig Oldham
April 13, 2020
Vicky, Cindy & Jennifer:
There is a huge hole in my heart! Loved your husband & dad! I was privileged to spend the vast majority of my career in education with Victor. He was a friend & mentor! Many great memories and always lots of laughter! God Bless & Keep you all in his hands!
Judy Freiheit
April 13, 2020
Vicky, Cindy, Jennifer and family,
Tom and I send our condolences to all of you. We havent seen you all for so long, but have so many great memories of you, as part of the GVGC gymnastics family. Vic was a great gym Dad. We all respected and loved him. Thinking of you all... Judy ❤
Barb/ Jim Riek
April 13, 2020
So very sorry to hear of Victor's passing. He was a good friend and neighbor as well as a fellow educator. He was a favorite teacher of our children and was admired by many of his students.
Best to the Tremblay family.
The Riek Family
John & Karen Gaudet
April 13, 2020
Sending our condolences and prayers for peace and comfort. We were saddened to hear of Victors passing.
April 13, 2020
Victor attended St. Matthews with my sister, Nancy (graduated in 67), my brother, John(68) and myself (70) and Pam. He was an amazing athlete who was a joy to watch! He received State awards. Everyone was so proud of him. My younger siblings, Phil and Kim, attended Grand Blanc High school and knew him as an educator. We are all saddened by his passing! Our deepest sympathies to your family!
Karen Sperla Milito
Kay Kerspilo-Bell
April 13, 2020
My deepest sympathy. Hugs
Catherine (Hocken) Pietryga
April 13, 2020
So sorry for your loss. He was one of those fun teachers that you never forget...not even after 25 years.
Shelley Gipson
April 13, 2020
Im so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Trembley. He was my next door neighbor growing up my whole life! He and his family were wonderful people. He was the kindest man and always smiling especially when doing his yard work. Fond memories my family has of him. My deepest condolences to you Vicky, Cindy and Jennifer! ❤
Cathy & Bill Covert
April 13, 2020
Dear Vickie and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss of Victor . Our memories, of our families, in our younger years (Sibilsky and Trembley's) are such fun to remember! I also,fondly remember having Laura and Jennifer getting together as little girls! Victor was always remembered as an excellent teacher and mentor to many in GBHS. Laura and her husband,Kevin Hubbs and Rachel Read(daughter in law) all are teachers in GB and all talked highly of Victor! I wish I had more comforting words for you all- but know that our prayers are with you! God Bless you, Cathy(Sibilsky) and Bill Covert
Theodore Stavridis
April 13, 2020
Sending our deepest condolences,
The Stavridis Family
Jessica Adkins
April 13, 2020
Sending many hugs and prayers to your family. Mr.Trembley was my fav teacher in high school (he made me want to be a teacher) and I had the pleasure of working with Vickie at McGrath.
Jessica (Kehler) Adkins
Kevin Pollock
April 13, 2020
Mr. Trembley was a great teacher and a wonderful football coach. I had him twice as a teacher and he was a coach the year I played varsity football. Later he made me feel like I was part of the teaching staff during my student teaching at Grand Blanc. He will be missed by many.
Bruce Shields
April 13, 2020
You were a great teacher, sorry for all the trouble I caused in class.
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