Douglas VanTrexler

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Douglas VanTrexler Obituary

Name: Visitation for Douglas VanTrexler
Start: 2025-08-10T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-08-10T15:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Matthews Lutheran Church Family Life Center

Douglas Van Trexler, 76, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025. Born on July 15, 1949, in Rowan County, Doug was the son of the late Glenn Van Trexler, Jr. and the late Hazel Boggs Trexler. He graduated from East Rowan High School in 1967 and earned a degree in Business Administration from East Carolina University in 1971-the same year he married the love of his life, Judy Miller Trexler.

Doug is survived by his devoted wife, Judy; his sons, Scott Van Trexler (Misty) and David Brian Trexler (Ashlinn); his beloved grandchildren, Baleigh, Gage, Lila Dale, Jaxon, and Anaston; and his brother, James William Trexler (Jeaninne).

In his younger years, Doug enjoyed horseback riding and cherished swapping stories with friends. He found great joy in attending his sons' and grandchildren's sporting events and spending quality time with his family. A lifelong member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Doug served multiple terms on the church council and remained a faithful and devoted supporter throughout his life.

Doug began working at Trexler Trucking alongside his father and brother from a young age. After graduating from ECU, he fully committed himself to the growth of the family business, striving to build a lasting legacy for future generations.

To Doug, his employees and customers were more than just business connections-they were friends and extended family. He deeply valued these relationships and took great care to nurture them over the years.

The family will greet friends and relatives on Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 1-3 pm at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Family Life Center. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Sanctuary. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Scholarship Fund, 9275 Bringle Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146.

Powles Staton Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Trexler family. Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Salisbury Post on Aug. 10, 2025.

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Mike & Jane Fesperman

August 11, 2025

I remember the night so well when I was at the kitchen table at Glenn and Hazel`s home. I was presenting Blue Cross Blue Shield for their group health insurance. At the time they had 16 employees. This was their office at the time.

Doug had warned me ahead of time that they were expecting two brand new tractor trailers and if they came while we were in the interview, they would definitely reconvene after checking out their beautiful trucks and trailers.

Being a young man about 31 years old I asked Doug what in the world was the cost for those two trucks and how much was his payment going to be? Doug gave me his big ole grin and said that the cost for both ( Rigs as he called them) was about $400,000. But that his Dad had always taught him that if he couldn´t pay cash for what he was purchasing then he didn´t need it.

At the time I was driving a beat up Volkswagen and within three months I owned a four-door Honda Accord riding in style myself. I´ll always treasure every visit I had with Doug, Jimmy, Hazel and Glenn.

My only regret is that I didn´t handle your group insurance when Scott and David came into the business. I remember the story how Glen started the company and now you folks have turned it into a dynasty. I´m very proud and happy for the entire Trexler family. I know you´ll miss Doug daily because he was such an instrumental part in running the Company.

May God be with all of you. Jane and I send our condolences. We can all rest assured that we will see Doug, Glenn and Hazel in Heaven when we finally get home.

Mike and Jane Fesperman

Adrian Williams

August 10, 2025

I was saddened to hear of Doug´s passing. I have very fond memories of him when I was a brand new Michelin tire salesman. Doug taught me more about tires than my training did! My sincere condolences to the family in your loss.

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