Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
William Trowbridge
William Trowbridge
Obituary
Guest Book
William Trowbridge Obituary
William was born and raised on August 25,1947 in Detroit to Minerva and Edward Buczniewicz.
Beloved husband of 54 years to the late Mary Lynn Trowbridge.
Dearest Father of William Scott Trowbridge and Robert Trowbridge.
Loving brother of the late Fred Trowbridge,the late Dottie(Jim) Coakley,Debbie(David)Tunisi,
and Steve(Sue) Buczniewicz.
Bill was also loved by many cousins,nephews,nieces,and friends.
Bill was a proud Army Veteran who enjoyed Golfing .William and Mary's cremated remains will be put together at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly,MI on a later date.
View All Photos
Add Photos to Memorial
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
6 Entries
Gale Altis
August 25, 2024
Peanut was a very nice man, kinda soft spoken, met him quite awhile ago, through his sister Dottie, with whom he is with now, and and rest of his family, and friends, he was always fixing glasses for someone always helping, He was a very kind person, loved by many, now he can RIP.
Marsha Hatch
July 31, 2024
Our first cousin, and we called him Peanut...I always and only remember him with sweetness and affection. His demeanor was always loving in every way and we cherish any of the times we spend with him. Love and Peace to his family.
Cori Pelfrey
July 25, 2024
Bill was very much a part of my childhood. My mom, Pam Hansen, worked with him at DOC and LensCrafters in Grosse Point. I loved going to work with my mom. Bill would teach me different machines when I was old enough. We would dye blank lenses all different colors and hang them with fishing line. He would sneak block pads and lens pads inside my coats or place them on my back without me knowing. We were always playing "pranks" on each other. Or sharing candy from his secret stash in the lab. I was always excited when my mom said he was working! My heart breaks to hear a piece of my childhood is no longer with us. Bill was a very kind man. I hold my days with him and the rest of DOC/Lenscrafters, in my heart.
Michelle DuPont
July 25, 2024
I worked with Bill for a few years at DOC. He was really quite a master at his job and was the go-to guy for questions and solutions.
And he was so funny! One time he put a bunch of marbles in the bed of a coworkers truck. It took her a while to figure it out. Another time I rode my bike to work and on the way home I heard a familiar sound that took me back to my childhood. Bill had affixed a card to my spokes, lol!
I will always remember him with a soft spot in my heart.
My condolences to his family and friends.
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
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.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Ken Day
July 24, 2024
It seems as if Bill has always been a part of my life. I must have been only about 3 years old when he and my sister Mary met and married soon after. He truly treated me as a big brother would. He taught me to swim and play racquet ball. He tried to teach me to golf, but I couldn't get the hang of it. I think I lost about a dozen of his golf balls, but he didn't seem to mind much. He taught me pinochle and euchre, and I spent many nights of my youth playing with him and my sister.
I will always have my memories of Bill. He will be greatly missed.
Robert Trowbridge
July 24, 2024
Dad I miss you so much my heart is so broken.
You and Mom will always be my heroes.
You worked so hard to provide for us
yet you always made time for us growing up.
I am so glad dad you and mom are now together forever!
You were always so kind on how you treated everyone.
I'll miss your little jokes and all your army stories.
I'll miss all the fun we had and watching the lions games with you.
I am so proud of you dad and always will be.
so play a round of golf up there til that awesome day
we meet again! and give mom a kiss for me.
I Love you Daddy!!!!
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results
Make a Donation
in William Trowbridge's name
How to support William'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 William Trowbridge'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
