PFC Theodore Charles "Bud" Trullinger, I

1924 - 2017  (93 years)

• Name	Theodore Charles "Bud" Trullinger
  Title	PFC
  Suffix	I
  Birth	14 Aug 1924	Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
  Gender	Male
  Death	22 Nov 2017	Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA
  	Theodore "Bud" C. Trullinger, age 93, of Roxborough, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2017 surrounded by his loving granddaughters Debbie Jardine, Lisa Ishizaki (Nate), and Denise Ward (Sean). He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Charlton). He is survived by his son, Theodore II (Karen), his sisters Doris Winters and Joan Ehasz, 6 Grandchildren, 9 Great-Grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his siblings Thomas, John, Eleanor, Betty, and Myrtle, and his stepchildren Alfonso Tenuto and Donna Blundi. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Tuesday, November 28, at 9:00 A.M., followed by Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M. at Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave. (corner of Livezey). Interment Westminster Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bud's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Share condolences at www.kollerfuneralhome.com TRULLINGER, THEODORE C. "BUD", November 22, 2017, age 93, of Rox. Husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Charlton); father of Theodore II (Karen); brother of Doris Winters and Joan Ehasz; also survived by 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends invited to Viewing Tuesday, 9 A.M., followed by Funeral Service, 11 A.M., at THE KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Ave. (cor. of Livezey). Int. Westminster Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Phila. PA 19 Published on Philly.com on Nov. 24, 2017 It appears three of the "granddaughters" (Debbie, Lisa and Denise) mentioned in one of Theodore's obituaries, are actually the biological granddaughters of Theodore's second wife, Elizabeth.
  Burial	Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery, PA
  	BURIAL Westminster Cemetery Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
  Person ID	I18185	Drollinger Genealogy
  Last Modified	18 Feb 2025

  
  

  Father	Thomas Wilde Trullinger,   b. 4 Sep 1892, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA d. Apr 1976, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (Age 83 years)
  Mother	Catherine J. "Katie" "Kate" Duffy,   b. Oct 1891, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA d. 21 Jun 1972, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (Age ~ 80 years)
  Family ID	F6203	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Carmina Marie "Connie" Petrellis,   b. 29 Nov 1929, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA d. 28 Nov 2008 (Age 78 years)
  Marriage	28 Dec 1946	Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
  	Pennsylvania, County Marriages Name Theodore C Trullinger Sex Male Father's Name Thomas Trullinger Father's Sex Male Mother's Name Catherine Duffy Mother's Sex Female Spouse's Name Carmena M Petrellis Spouse's Sex Female Spouse's Father's Name Louis Petrellis Spouse's Father's Sex Male Spouse's Mother's Name Ann Rose Event Type Marriage Event Date 28 Dec 1946 Event Place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index Name: Carmena M Petrellis Gender: Female Spouse Surname: Trullinger Spouse Gender: Male Marriage Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Marriage Year: 1946 Marriage License Number: 826899 Digital GSU Number: 4143889 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index Name: Theodore C Trullinger Gender: Male Spouse Surname: Petrellis Spouse Gender: Female Marriage Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Marriage License Number: 826899 Digital GSU Number: 4143913 Marriage - Pennsylvania, County Marriages Name Theodore C Trullinger Sex Male Spouse's Name Carmena M Petrellis Spouse's Sex Female Spouse's Age 19 Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1928 Spouse's Father's Name Louis Petrellis Spouse's Father's Sex Male Event Type Marriage Event Date 1 Feb 1947 Event Place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Event Place (Original) Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  Children	+ 1. Theodore Charles "Ted" Trullinger, II,   b. 28 Oct 1947, PA d. 23 Feb 2024 (Age 76 years)
  Documents		Marriage Record
  Family ID	F6452	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	18 Feb 2025

  
  

  Family 2	Elizabeth Charlton,   b. 28 Nov 1921, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA d. 29 Sep 1989, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (Age 67 years)
  Family ID	F15699	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	26 Feb 2018

  
  

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  Birth - 14 Aug 1924 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Marriage - 28 Dec 1946 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Death - 22 Nov 2017 - Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA Burial - - Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery, PA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  Documents		Pennsylvania, U.S., Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII
  		WWII DRC

  
  

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  U.S. WWII Draft Cards Name: Theodore Charles Trullinger Race: White Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head) Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Birth Date: 14 Aug 1924 Residence: Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Registration Date: 1942 Household Members: Name Relationship Theodore Charles Trullinger Self (Head) U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records Name: Theodore C Trullinger Birth Year: 1924 Race: White, citizen (White) Enlistment Date: 12 Mar 1943 Enlistment State: Pennsylvania Enlistment City: Philadelphia Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 2 years of high school Civil Occupation: Semiskilled welders and flame cutters Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 18 Weight: 096 Name: Theodore C Trullinger Arrival Date: 1 Nov 1945 Ship Name: General Charles H Muir rank PFC, SN: 33591860, MD, MOS 409 1950 Census Name Theodore C Trullinger Sex Male Age 25 years Birth Year (Estimated) 1925 Birthplace Pa. Marital Status Married Industry Sheet Metal Producs Race White Relationship to Head of Household Head Event Date 1 April 1950 Event Place Merion Station, Lower Merion Township, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States Event Place (Original) Lower Merion, Montgomery, Pennsylvania Enumeration District 46-191 Line Number 24 Page Number 2 Theodore C Trullinger's Spouses and Children Connie M Trullinger Wife F 22 years Pa. Theodore C Trullinger Son M 2 years Pa. Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII Name: Theodore C Trullinger Birth Date: 14 Aug 1924 Birth Place: Roxborouch, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Residence Date: 8 Mar 1950 Residence Place: W.Manayunk, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA