John Truch Obituary

John Truch

Born to Ukrainian immigrants Wasyl and Sophia in Carteret NJ on January 30, 1922 the 4th of 10 children, John Truch passed away October 10, 2013 at the age of 91. John leaves behind his loving wife Nina, daughters Jane and Nina, grandchildren Elliot, Oliver, Camille and Declan, sisters Sophia, Helen and Patricia, brothers Andrew and Joseph and many dear nieces, nephews and in-laws.

An avid reader, life-long learner and teacher, John's passions were many - history, poetry, music, language, travel, nature and humor. He attended 9 colleges throughout his life, holds degrees from UC Berkeley and SFSU, and worked as a teacher and guidance counselor for the SFUSD. John proudly served as Lieutenant Commander for the US Navy in WW II and the Korean War. John was a man of deep faith and a member of Dolores Park Church.

A Remembrance Service will be held on October 13 at 7:00 p.m. and a Memorial Service on October 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Duggan's Serra Mortuary in Daly City.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for John Truch

11 Entries

Marina McClay

October 10, 2020

I will always remember dear John Truch.

October 30, 2013

I think of him often and will always remember him fondly. Nina's strength and courage have been an inspiration as well.
- Marina McClay

martha lewkowitz

October 14, 2013

Dear Nina. So sorry to hear of your loss. Sincere Condolences. Priscilla told me of his death. mart

Ryan Sypniewski

October 14, 2013

For a man I remember from a very young age was always amazing to be around. He loved playing the harmonica. I remember sitting around with him and relatives on the 4th of July every year singing all various patriotic songs. He will always be remembered as someone that anyone will look up to and strive to be like.

Trevor & Janet Long

October 13, 2013

John was a wonderfulman of God...He loved Jesus with all his heart & knew exactly where he would go after his time here on earth was over. Sending our Love to Dear Nina & family as they mourn him. May the Lord give you comfort and peace.

Susan & Jay Anderson

October 13, 2013

Uncle John and Aunt Nina invited Susan and I, newlyweds and in the midst of US Naval Aviation training, to stay with them in there home in Daly City in 1984 while I completed my Navy P-3 Orion flight training at Moffett Field, Hanger One, as Susan and I prepared to join our first squadron, Patrol Squadron One ( VP-1 ) in Barbers Point, Hawaii.

During this time Susan would join John on his daily walks, in the fog of Daly City, and soon Susan began referring to Uncle John as her "best friend" in San Francisco. Nina and John made our stay in San Francisco warm and wonderful. Susan and I, to this day, feel blessed for having the opportunity to be with these wonderful people.

They just don't come any better than Aunt Nina and Uncle John. They always made you feel special and loved when you walked in the door We miss Uncle John and always will. Thank you for being such wonderful hosts and examples (Susan and I will be married 30 years this December).

God bless you. Peace.

Susan and Jay Anderson
Battle Lake Minnesota

Joyce Zarubin

October 13, 2013

I remember John as a kind, gentle man who cared so deeply for his family.

October 13, 2013

We know uncle John is in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus.
Our sincere condolences toall the loved ones who will dearly miss this wonderful man.
Always
Harry and Kathy

Bill Schappert

October 13, 2013

John was, and still is, a great man! "Still is" because now he is in the presence of God Almighty, because he came to Jesus Christ for forgiveness of sin. It was an honor to know him and experience the depth of his character, and hear him teach. He was loved by all who knew him.

October 12, 2013

I SAT NEXT TO JOHN TRUCH IN A HISTORY CLASS AT DOELGER'S SR. CENTER. OUR TEACHER, GRIFF, ALWAYS REFERRED TO JOHN TRUCH IF HE WAS STUMPED ON AN ITEMS. JOHN TRUCH WAS ALWAYS INTERESTED IN ALL HISTORY SUBJECT MATTERS AND WAS AT ALL TIMES A GENTLEMAN AS WELL AS A SCHOLAR. HE WAS INDEED A DELIGHT TO KNOW AND TO RESPECT. GERI BELL

October 11, 2013

I was a student of Mr. Truch at Franciso Jr. High in SF in the 1950s. Mr. Truch was much liked and respected by all the students. He was a very pleasant man, a great teacher, and "cool". I still remember the subject matter that I learned in his science class. All the students knew of his naval service in WWII. He was a true hero.

Giuliano Coppini

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