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William E. "Bill" Trout Jr.
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William Trout Obituary
William E. "Bill" Trout, Jr., age 64, passed away April 17, 2014. He was born April 29, 1949 in Barberton, Ohio.
Bill was the past president of Barberton FOPA #18. He loved to hunt and fish. He taught machine trades at Maplewood JVS from 1975 to 1980 and was the president of TNT Machine Company from 1978 to 2014.
Preceded in death by parents, William Sr. and Millie; sisters, Angie Grubaugh and Lela Edwards.
Survived by wife of 42 years, Wanda; brother, Roy (Betty); sister-in-law, Cathy (Danny) Doyle; brother-in-law, Dan (Tammy) Betts; numerous nieces and nephews, and pet, Gretchen.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave., Barberton 44203. Don Bolich officiating. Calling hours 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2014 at Cox Funeral Home. Burial at Greenlawn. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of choice. Complete obituary will be in Sunday's paper.
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Dave Hawk
April 12, 2025
Bill, not a day goes by that I don't miss you. I think of you often.
David L Hawk
April 12, 2023
My friend, you will always be in my thoughts and heart. One of the best bosses anyone could have. You could scare the heck out of me one second and the next laughed with me. Miss you buddy.
Dave Hawk
April 12, 2019
Miss you more and more every day. You're gone but never forgotten.
Jeff Stevenson
May 28, 2014
Wanda, Roy, and Betty,
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him..
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May 2, 2014
Wanda, Roy and Betty,
Truly sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was such a good man, one of those patients that make our jobs worthwhile. He always sang to me when he called!! Makes me smile just thinking of it! - you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Seders
SPI Endocrinology / Dr Sullivan's office
Robert Hedrick
April 22, 2014
Wanda,
I will miss Bill very Much. he was and is still a Great Man and friend. R.I.P. Bill.
JIm Peery
April 22, 2014
My sincerest prayers and condolences to all of the Trout family. May you rest in peace Bill.
Jim Peery, Wagner Machine
April 22, 2014
Wanda, Roy, Betty and entire family
I really liked Bill and will miss his sense of humor. My hope is that you will be comforted in the coming days, by the love of family and friends.
Keeping you in my prayers.
Roberta from Liniform
John & Maria King
April 21, 2014
Wanda, Roy and Betty
It's hard to put into words what Bill meant to me; he will be deeply missed. I considered Bill a true friend and mentor. From the first day I met him over 40-years ago, he helped me in my work and life itself. Be strong!
John, Maria, Melissa & Jessica King
BILL PUTRA
April 21, 2014
BILL WAS MY TEACHER OF MACHINING AT MAPLEWOOD WAY BACK WHEN. HE WAS A BIG INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION IN MY OWN LIFE TO PURSUE WHAT I LOVE, AND IN RECENT YEARS A COLLEAGUE AND FELLOW SHOP OWNER. HE LEAVES WITH ALL OUR RESPECT AND LOVE. GOD'S BLESSING AND COMFORT TO ALL OF HIS FAMILY , ESPECIALLY HIS WIFE WANDA, BROTHER ROY AND SISTER-IN-LAW BETTY. REST IN PEACE OLD FRIEND...............LOVE BILL PUTRA & FAMILY.
April 21, 2014
Words can't express how good of a man Bill was. What he has done for me and my family will never be forgotten. Our deepest condolences are sent to all his family and friends.
The Turner Family
andrea trout
April 21, 2014
To my uncle I saw at least 5 days a week for 13 years: it will never be the same walking into work again, I will never have anymore of those cabbage and dumpling lunches..i will never get a happy birthday song sung on my voice mail, and I will never hear you tell me the story of "spell it" again. but I hope you will rest in peace and one day we will all meet again..just like we used to do, sitting around a table laughing, smiling and talking...so for now when I see your empty chair, I will think about the good times,remember and smile!! I love you and will miss you everyday
April 21, 2014
Wanda - so sorry for your loss - no words can help - just remember all the good times and the love you had for each other - Emily Zamiska (Anders)
Christopher Sullivan, M.D.
April 20, 2014
To the Trout family,
It was such an honor to have known Bill Trout for many years. He was such a kind gracious gentleman. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Cathy Green
April 20, 2014
Wanda, my heart is breaking I am so going to miss my Chilly, Willy, Billy! I will be seeing you in a few weeks I only wish I was there for you now.Love you guys so much.RIP Bill!
Larry Sams
April 20, 2014
Wanda, Roy and family, All our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless You Larry and Joan Sams(Samsco)
Beverly Soltis-Fritz
April 20, 2014
Wanda,
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 20, 2014
We are so sorry for your thoughts, we love you Nancy and Sheila Parker
Shirley Garrett
April 20, 2014
My deepest sympathy to all of you
Karen Garrett
April 20, 2014
My deepest sympathy for the Trout family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May Bill rest in peace!
Theresa Toxie, Tech Tool Akron
April 20, 2014
Wanda & Family,
So very sorry for your loss...Bill never missed an opportunity to playfully pick on me when I would stop in at the shop. But, being the sweetheart that he was, He would always be sure to say to me before I'd leave, "You know I'm just kidding you right?" I will miss him!!! My deepest sympathy to all of you.
April 20, 2014
We are very sorry for your loss, Mr. Trout was a very kind and good man. You will be in our prayers.
April 20, 2014
Wanda and family,
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Bill was a wonderful person with a heart of gold-
he will be missed by all.
the Hawk family
Lisa Materna
April 20, 2014
"Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted", Amen.
April 18, 2014
Bill was one of the best guys around. I started working at NMC in 1978 and Bill was one of the main characters. Every Christmas he brought a huge cake to each building that said "Merry Christmas from TNT". Half of it was white cake and half of it was chocolate. It was always the best cake of the season. He was a gentle giant, always smiling, always nice, always fun to be around. Godspeed Bill. Love and prayers from Jodie and Wayne Gerber.
Lisa Materna
April 18, 2014
Now at peace.
lisa Materna
April 18, 2014
God be with you all. Bill was thought of highly in our family. No more suffering!! Love to all his family.
April 18, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss, Bill was a wonderful person. His family will be in my prayers... Candy Musselman Yarde Metals
Erin Kovein
April 18, 2014
Wanda and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Liz Francis
April 18, 2014
To the Trout Family -
My sympathies to your family - I will keep you in my prayers. I enjoyed working with Bill through NMC. I will always remember his kindness and help he gave me when I was working in Supply Chain years ago.
Liz Francis/NMC
Paula Walck
April 18, 2014
Wanda & Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I have been praying for all of you over the last several weeks. Bill was one of a kind, a “Gentle Giant”, and will be sorely missed. May God bless all of you at this time.
Paula (NMC)
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