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Thomas Trutner Obituary
May 25, 1935 - February 1, 2023
It is with the heaviest of hearts and the gentlest of spirits that we share the news the Rev. Thomas K. Trutner was called home on February 1, 2023.
A lifelong resident of the East Bay, Tom was born in 1935 in Berkeley, to Herman and Evelyn Trutner, raised in Piedmont, and lived in both Orinda and Moraga.
A 1958 graduate of Cal Berkeley - Go Bears! - Tom balanced his career between the secular community (17 years in various student-related roles at Cal) and the Church (Piedmont CC, St. Paul's of Oakland, and St. Stephens of Orinda).
Minister, College Administrator, Counselor, Travel Advisor, Rugger - but his qualities defined Tom - joyful, curious, merciful, welcoming, empathetic, playful...and much more.
He is survived by his wife Roxanna, son Kirk, and a beautiful blended family.
A full obituary can be read, and memories shared, at the following web address; www.memorialsource.com/memorial/thomas-kirk-trutner
Services will be held at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church on April 29th at 11am
We love you, Tom...and all shall be well.
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Georgia Upshaw
April 29, 2023
Tom Trutner will always be remembered as a wonderful, compassionate and caring friend to our family. He is 'like family' to all of us ... Georgia Upshaw
Dan Ahern
April 24, 2023
This space is not large enough to express my gratitude for Tom Trutner or my sympathy for Roxanna, Kirk, and the rest of the family. From 1973 through the final days of his incredible life, Tom has been my Friend. That word deserves a capital F. I am but one of the countless people whose life was made immeasurably better because of Tom. How fortunate are we to have known this man? Tom's laugh, his wisdom, his self-deprecating humor, his humility, his love of God, his approachability, his irrepressible good cheer...and so much more, all part of why he was such a source of Light, such a Gift to us all. Tom once told me that death does not end a relationship. Thank you, Tom. I shall carry you in my heart forever, you will continue to inspire me, and while I will not be able to hear your laughter at a joke or image we shared, I shall forever think, "Oh, Tom would like this one!"...
John Hardy
April 24, 2023
Tom and I shared happy Piedmont High School days, playing football together on the famed 1952 team, in the Rigma Lions and playing music. He was a great guy. I can´t travel to his services, but send my condolences and best wishes to his family and many friends.
William Perez
April 18, 2023
Rest in peace Tom. May God bless you.
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