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Richard Trobridge Obituary
Richard Alan "Rick" Trobridge, 60, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:08 am, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on July 29, 1962, in Muncie, Indiana, to Richard Leon and Mary Alice (Sheets) Trobridge.
Rick was a 1981 graduate of Eastbrook High School and received his Associate Degree in Law Enforcement from Vincennes University. He married Janene Heupel in Garrett, Indiana on Sep. 14, 1985. Rick worked at Salamonie Reservoir State Park for 35 years, and also wrote and published poetry. He enjoyed playing and listening to music, and also enjoyed his cat, Phoebe.
He is survived by his wife, Janene Trobridge of Wabash; brother, Clint Trobridge of Plainfield, Indiana, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call 4-7 pm Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash.
Preferred memorials are the Animal Shelter of Wabash County or the American Heart Association.
The memorial guest book for Rick may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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David Hall
December 13, 2022
Graphic arts class mr bishop Marion high 1980. Lots of laughs and good memories of Rick. Only 4 of us but we did a lot of work with a smile. He loved those printing presses
American Heart Association
December 9, 2022
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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