Wayne Grant Trollinger

Male 1891 - 1969  (77 years)


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  • Name Wayne Grant Trollinger 
    Nickname Polly 
    Birth 2 Nov 1891  Berks County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 10 Aug 1969  Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates
      Name Wayne Grant Trollinger
      Gender Male
      Race White
      Death Age 77
      Birth Date 2 Nov 1891
      Birth Place Pottstown, Pennsylvania
      Death Date 10 Aug 1969
      Death Place Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
      Father George K Trollinger
      Mother Susan E Knetz
      Spouse Clara C Levengood
      Certificate Number 080735-69

      U.S., Social Security Death Index
      Name: Wayne Trollinger
      SSN: 171-20-0863
      Last Residence:
      19464 Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
      BORN: 2 Nov 1891
      Died: Aug 1969
      State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951)
    Burial Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Burial: Highland Memorial Park
      Plot: Section 1
      Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

      Inscription: TROLLINGER Wayne G. 1891-1969 Clara C. 1893-1960 Together Forever
    Person ID I2056  Drollinger Genealogy
    Last Modified 20 Feb 2024 

    Father George Alfred Knetz Trollinger,   b. 22 Jul 1868, Washington, Berks, PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Dec 1934, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years) 
    Mother Susan Emma Knetz,   b. 30 Oct 1867, Upper Hanover Twp, Montgomery County, PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 May 1938, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years) 
    Family ID F686  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Clara Cecelia Levengood,   b. 27 Jun 1893, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Aug 1960, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years) 
    Children 
     1. Sarah Alta Trollinger,   b. 24 May 1915, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Jan 1984 (Age 68 years)
     2. Jane Arline Trollinger,   b. 16 Oct 1922, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Jan 2010, Palmerton, Carbon, PA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years)
    Family ID F687  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 Mar 2016 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 2 Nov 1891 - Berks County, PA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 10 Aug 1969 - Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration
    Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration
    Page 1 - Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration 1942
    Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration
    Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration
    Page 2 - Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration 1942
    Local Resident Dies at Age 77 in Center North
    Local Resident Dies at Age 77 in Center North
    Wayne G. "Polly" Trollinger obit
    Stowe
    Stowe
    STOWE The Mercury Is delivered In the Stowe and Glasgow area» bt Joseph Burciaglia Elm street The Mercury is on sale at “Bill' Swartz's store. Glasgow street Wayne Trollinger was door prize winner at a meat hassie held Saturday night in West End firehouse. Card prize winners were: G. C. Houck, Louis Caputo, Russell Bush, O. Gerhart, R. Houck, Mrs. Shaffer, C. H. Frehn. Anna Schaeffer, Mary Copeland. John Long, Harry Lightcap, Mrs. G. Lightcap. Mrs. Schwab, Alice Rapp, Ella Ullman, A. Miller, Ralph K. Bush, Mrs. I. B Smith, R. Hartenstine, Martha Lau, Ida Haley. J. L. Smoyer, Esther Dilliplane, D. Bishop. George Harbach, C. Trollinger, Quigley, Jennie Maurer, B. Ralston, Mrs. John Fox. B. Patrick, Mrs. E. W. Hf rb, F Riegner, Mab'el Hilborn, M. Boalton, Mrs. Shatters, P. Maurer, Mildred Faust, W. B. Hartenstine, R. L. Mervine, Mattie Bush, C. I. Maver, A. E. Day, Mabel Zollers, Sally Neiman, Mrs. J. Flickinger, N. Engle, Wayne Trollinger.
    Mrs. Annie L. Mauger Levengood Obit
    Mrs. Annie L. Mauger Levengood Obit
    Funeral services for MRS. .ANNIE L. (MALGER) LEVENGOOD, widow of Christopher C. Levengood, were conducted yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the home of a son- in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Trollinger, 317 NORTH EVANS STREET, by the Rev. Gilbert J. Bartholomew. The Rev. Bartholomew, pastor of St. Paul’s Reformed church, Stowe, was assisted by Dr. J. Hamilton Smith, pastor of Trinity Reformed church. Interment was made in Mt. Zion cemetery. Bearers were George Amole, Warren Egolf, Wayne Trollinger and George A. Lessig, .sons-in-law; Kenneth Harnly and Robert Steltz, grandsons.
    Personals
    Personals
    Mrs. U. G. Mauger and Mrs. E. G, Keen, Warwick, attended a Shrine session in Reading last night. Mr. and Mrs. George Amole, Mr. and Mrs. William Hartenstine, Mr. and Mrs. John Ryan and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Trollinger and daughter, Jane, were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Christ, Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Christ gave a dinner at card party at their home.
    Deaths and Funerals
    Deaths and Funerals
    DEATHS and Funerals MRS. SUSAN E. TROLLINGER, widow of George H. Trollinger, died yesterday morning at 7:40 o’clock in Pottstown hospital of a complication of ailments following several years’ illness. She was confined to the hospital the past eight weeks and was bedfast since January. Mrs Trollinger resided with a son, Wayne Trollinger, 313 NORTH EVANS STREET. Aged 70 years. 6 months and 10 days, she was born at Palm, a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Knetz. Mrs. Trollinger resided in Pottstown more than 50 year. She was a Luterhan by faith. Her husband, a wholesale confectioner, died about three and a half years ago. Besides her son Wayne G, at home, two other sons, Russell M. Trollinger, Pottstown, and George C. Trollinger, Pottstown, and a daughter, Eva, wife of William S j Funeral Directors H, R. Houck Slonaker in Pottstown, survive. Nine grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Katie Kerchoff. Reading also survive. Funeral services will he held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the residence of Wayne Trollinger. Interment will be made in Pottstown cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of Funeral Directors H. R. Houck Son.
    Ten Persons Injured, 3 Tipsy Drivers Held In Holiday Traffic
    Ten Persons Injured, 3 Tipsy Drivers Held In Holiday Traffic
    Wayne Trollinger breaks his arm in car crash
    Mrs. Trollinger is Hostess
    Mrs. Trollinger is Hostess
    Card Party Plans Made at Meeting
    Card Party Plans Made at Meeting
    Card Parly Plans Made al Meeting Plans for a card party to be hold in the home of Mrs. Wayne Trollinger, 313 North Evans st were made at the meeting of the Mothers' class of Trinity Reformed church last night. A definite time will be announced later. Mrs. Lloyd Yeigey, vice president, was in charge. Prayers were led by Mrs. Morris Sassaman. Mrs. Edwin Kurtz gave the "thought for the month." Group singing was enjoyed.
    Plans Complete For A Card Party
    Plans Complete For A Card Party
    Plans Completed For Card Party All plans arc complete tor the New Grade Parent-Teachers’ association card party which will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock and Saturday evening at 8 o’clock in Borough hall. Charity will benefit by the party which is being arranged by a committee headed by Mrs. Wayne Trollinger.
    Personals
    Personals
    PERSONALS Miss Jane A. Trollinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Trollinger. 313 North Evans st., left yesterday to spend the week in the home of her sister. Mrs. Joseph Forrest, Wayne, Pa.
    Kitchen Shower
    Kitchen Shower
    KITCHEN SHOWER - A surprise party and kitchen shower were given in honor of Mrs. Ray Shollenberger at the home of her parents, 116 Mintzer street, in honor of her birthday. She received many presents including kitchen ware, linens, china and glassware. Attending were: Agnes Wentzel. Mae Fiss. Eva Trollinger. Nettie Ireland. Edna Giest, Floss Shanley, Mary Housekeeper, Eva Shantz, Anna Baker. Urcilla Giest, Kryder Sloanacre, Jesse Sloanacre and Wayne Trollinger.
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    Anna Schusko Wins Card Party Prize
    Anna Schusko Wins Card Party Prize
    ANNA SCHUSKO WINS CARD PARTY PRIZE Anna Schusko was winner of first prize at a poultry hassie Saturday night in West End firehouse. Others winners were; Richard Marks, Cecelia Trollinger. Mrs Walter Quigley, William Grebe Mrs. George Mauger, Netta E:ngle A. Shanley, Annie Patrick, Betty Bickel. M. Everingham, Frank Buuer, Mary Freeh, Mrs. Norman Bitting, Charles Zerii, Clarence Koons, Mrs. George Lightcap, H. K. Bartman, F. Riegner. Special awards were made to John Ryan and Wayne Trollinger. Saturday, Nov 19, a turkey will be awarded to the person having the highest combined score for thee hassies.
    Local Group Home After Vacation
    Local Group Home After Vacation
    In keeping with a custom established several years ago, a group of local women and their families spent a week at Miss Iva Smith’s cottage at Wildwood. N. J. The group returned home Sunday night. Those in the party were Mrs. Henry Freeh and children, Evelyn and Henry, Stowe; Mrs. George Amole. 173 York street; Miss Ruth Steltz, Strand apartments; Mrs. Wayne Trollinger and daughters. Alta and Jane, 307 North Evans street; Mrs. Viola Trayer and daughters, Gladys and June, 319 North Evans street; Mrs. Belva Harnley, 173 York street; Mrs. William Hartenstine and sons. Roger and Glenn, 28 West Fifth street; Mrs. Kryder Slonaker and children, Kenneth and George, 331 Jefferson avenue, and Mrs. George Trollinger Sr., 313 North Evans street. Mrs. Amole is spending the remainder of the Summer at the cottage. Kenneth Harnley son of Mrs. Belva Harnley spent the week-end with the group. Local Croup Home After Vacation
    Leonard Levengood Is Honored At Farewell Party
    Leonard Levengood Is Honored At Farewell Party
    Leonard Levengood s Honored at :arewell Party Going-Away Affair Held in York Street Home of Mr. and Mrs. George Amole; to Leave Wednesday Leonard Levengood, son of Mr and Mrs. Emanuel Levengood, 205 Lincoln av., was honored at a farewell party yesterday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Amole. 173 North York st. Leonard will leave Wednesday for. the Marine training center, Parris Island, S. C. Those present were Mr, and Mrs. Frank Christ, Mr and Mrs Warren Egolf. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Trollinger. Mr. and Mrs. George Lessig, Mrs. Belva Harnley, Mr. and Mrs, Merrill Mauger and daughter, Deanna, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fritz and son, Galen, Miss Ardeth Moyer, Mr, and Mrs. Emanuel Levengood, Betty Levengood. Jackie Levengood. Donald Levengood, the host and hostess and the guest of honor
    Members of the TT Club
    Members of the TT Club
    Member's of the TT club and their families held an outing yesterday at Pleasantville. Present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Trollinger and daughter, Jane, Pottstown; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fresh and son, Henry Jr., Quinter and Glasgow streets; Mr. Francis Boyer, Mr, and Mrs. William Hartenstine, Pottstown; Mr. and Mrs Norman K Bitting and daughters, Ruth and Elaine; Vine street; Mary Smkh, Vine street; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Miller, Glasgow street.
    Quoit Club To Celebrate
    Quoit Club To Celebrate
    QUOIT CLUB TO CELEBRATE Members of Stowe Quoit club will celebrate the third anniversary of the building of the clubhouse addition tonight. Wayne Trollinger president, said there would be no arranged program. Refreshments will be served and cards will be played.
    Members of the Stowe Quoit club
    Members of the Stowe Quoit club
    Members of the Stowe Quoit club and their families will be feted at a picnic Sunday at Cedar View park. William B Hartenstine and Wayne Trollinger are making all arrangements.
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    Popular Young Women To Be Among June Brides
    Popular Young Women To Be Among June Brides
    Alta Trollinger wedding
    20 year wedding anniversary
    20 year wedding anniversary
    20 year wedding anniversary
    Auction Real Estate Household Goods
    Auction Real Estate Household Goods
    REAL ESTATE Household Goods Sat. Sept. 24,1960 Starting at 1 P.M. 313 N. Evans St., Pottstown REAL ESTATE—Large single brick 4 bedroom home. Hot water heat, hardwood floors, etc. Large warehouse In rear suitable for storage or business. Includes freight elevator. has access from Lincoln Ave. Formerly known as Trollinger’s Candy Warehouse. Lot 56 x80'. Everything in good sound condition. Inspection of real estate anytime by appointment or Friday, Sept. 23, and day of sale. Real estate to be sold at 2:30 P.M. HOUSEHOLD GOODS—10 pe. dining room suite, G.E. range. Toastmaster, old commode. nice cedar and blanket chests, old fashioned beds and bureaus, dishes and glassware 6 1 us a few fine old dishes, baffle Iron, wall mirrors, kitchen set with 6 chairs, kitchen cabinet, RCA radio- 1929. Period sofa, odd chairs, rugs, lamps, tables, umbrella stand, porch rockers, treadle sewing machine, cane chairs and rockers, plus many anise. Items. SPECIAL MENTION of a 24" iron combination safe In first class order. By order of WAYNE TROLLINGER
    Funeral Services for Morris K. Trollinger
    Funeral Services for Morris K. Trollinger
    Funeral services for MORRIS K. TROLLINGER, 577 J E F F E R SON AVE., were conducted at 2 p. m. yesterday in funeral parlors at 404 High st., with the Rev. Robert W. Roschy, pastor of St. Paul’s Reformed church, officiating. Interment was in Edgewood cemetery. Bearers were Paul Yerger, Leister Baum, Alfred Baum, Charles Neiman. Russel Trollinger and Wayne Trollinger.
    Two Local Students To Get Diplomas
    Two Local Students To Get Diplomas
    Two Local Students To Get Diplomas Miss Alta Trollinger and Mr. Wayland A. Shatz Complete Courses At Peirce School Miss Alta Trollinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Trollinger, 313 North Evans street, and Mr. Way- tend A. Shatz, North Charlotte street, will be among the 322 stu- dents to receive diplomas at the 70th annual commencement exercises of the Peirce School of Business Administration tomorrow night at the Academy of Music, Philadelphia. Miss Trollinger, who is a graduate of Pottstown high school, class of 1933, will receive her diploma for completion of the course in stenographic secretarial work. Mr. Shatz, who is a graduate of Pottstown high school, class of 1931. will receive his award for completion of the professional accounting course. The commencement address will be delivered by Mark Sullivan, noted author and political commentator of Washington. D. C., and the diplomas will be awarded by Judge Otto R. Heiligman of the common pleas court of Philadelphia and president of the Union League. Miss Trollinger, whose engagement to Mr. Joseph Forrest, Spring City, was recently announced, is employed in the treasury department of the Lehigh Valley Railroad company.
    Jane Trollinger Becomes Bride at Pretty Ceremony
    Jane Trollinger Becomes Bride at Pretty Ceremony
    Jane Trollinger Becomes Bride at Pretty Ceremony Before a large assemblage of friends and relatives Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock Miss Jane Arline Trollinger. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Trollinger, 313 North Evans street, became the bride of Mr. Paul D Ammon Jr.. son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Ammon. 462 North York street, in Trinity Reformed church. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. John B. Frantz, pasto*, before an altar banked with white snapdragons, white begonias, ferns, and palms, Prior to the ceremony a half hour recital of bridal music was presented by Mrs. Minnie Brendlinger Lehr. She was assisted by Mrs. Harold Buhman. vocalist, who sang, *‘I Love You Truly,’’ “I Love You,-’ and •‘Because.” Given in marriage by her father, the bride was lovely In a gown of traditional white satin, fashioned with a fitted bodice, high neckline with a scalloped yoke of marquisette, and a full skirt ending in a wide graceful train. Her finger tip veil was attached to a tiara of orange blossoms and her bouquet was a cascade of lilies. Matron of honor was Mrs. Joseph Forrest, sister of the bride and maid of honor was Miss Constance Chaplin. Bridesmaids were Miss Yvonne Trollinger, cousin of the bride, Mrs. John Wanger Jr., Miss Betty Saylor, cousin of the bridegroom, and Mrs. N. C. Reynier Jr. A niece of the bride. Miss Susan Forrest, attended as flower girl. Mrs. Forrest wore yellow taffeta, the model featuring a high neckline fitted bodice, cap sleeves and full skirt with peplum effect. Her headdress of flowers matched her shower bouquet of iris. Miss Chaplin wore coral taffeta and the bridesmaids were attired in aqua gowns, all styled like the matron of honors. They wore headdresses and carried bouquets of daffodils and acacia. Miss Forrest wore the same as the matron of honor arid her headdress and bouquet were matching. Mr. Elmer Pollock served as best man while the ushers were Messrs Benjamin Bradley, Robert Groom. Joseph Forrest, brother-in-law of the bride. Warren Egolf, cousin of the bride, and Richard Eppehimer. Mrs. Trollinger, mother of the bride, wore a lime colored dress with hat to match and brown accessories. She wore a corsage of cymbisums. Mrs. Ammon, mother of the bridegroom, was attired in navy blue and she wore a corsage of gardenias. Following a reception which was held in the church, the couple left on a wedding trip to New' York and upon their return they will reside it, 23 North Hanover street. For traveling the bride chose a chartreuse suit with brown accessories and a brown orchid corsage.

    Headstones

    Highland Memorial Park
    Pottstown, Montgomery, PA

  • Notes 
    • Wayne was the informant on father's death certificate.

      U.S., World War I Draft Registration Card
      Name Wayne Grant Trollinger
      Race Caucasian (White)
      Marital Status Married
      Birth Date 2 Nov 1891
      Birth Place Pennsylvania, USA
      Residence Date 1917-1918
      Street Address 307 N Evans
      Residence Place Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
      Draft Board 5
      Physical Build Medium
      Height Short
      Hair Color Brown
      Eye Color Light Blue

      U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards
      Name: Wayne Grant Trollinger
      Age: 51
      Birth Date: 2 Nov 1891
      Birth Place: Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA
      Residence Year: 1942
      Residence: Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA

      1900 United States Federal Census
      Name: Wayne Trollinger
      Age: 8
      Birth Date: Nov 1891
      Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Home in 1900: Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
      Race: White
      Gender: Male
      Relation to Head of House: Son
      Marital Status: Single
      Father's name: George Trollinger
      Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Mother's name: Susan Trollinger
      Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      George Trollinger 31
      Susan Trollinger 32
      Wayne Trollinger 8
      Eva Trollinger 6
      Russell Trollinger 3

      1910 United States Federal Census
      Name: Wayne Trollinger
      Age in 1910: 18
      Birth Year: abt 1892
      Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Home in 1910: Pottstown Ward 8, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
      Street: Evans Street
      Race: White
      Gender: Male
      Relation to Head of House: Son
      Marital Status: Single
      Father's name: George Trollinger
      Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Mother's name: Susan Trollinger
      Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Native Tongue: English
      Able to Read: Yes
      Able to Write: Yes
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      George Trollinger 42
      Susan Trollinger 43
      Wayne Trollinger 18
      Eva Trollinger 16
      Russel Trollinger 13
      George Trollinger 6

      1930 United States Federal Census
      Name: Wayne Trollinger
      [Mayne Trollinger]
      Birth Year: abt 1892
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Marital Status: Married
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Home in 1930: Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
      Street address: Evans Street
      Ward of City: 8th
      Block: B
      House Number in Cities or Towns: 307
      Dwelling Number: 49
      Family Number: 56
      Home Owned or Rented: Rented
      Home Value: 15
      Radio Set: Yes
      Lives on Farm: No
      Age at First Marriage: 22
      Attended School: No
      Able to Read and Write: Yes
      Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Able to Speak English: Yes
      Occupation: Commercial Traveler
      Industry: Candy mfg Co
      Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
      Employment: Yes
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      Wayne Trollinger 38
      Clara C Trollinger 37
      Alta S Trollinger 14
      Jane Trollinger 7

      1940 United States Federal Census
      Name: Wayne Trollinger
      Age: 48
      Estimated birth year: abt 1892
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Marital Status: Married
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Home in 1940: Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
      Street: Evans Street
      House Number: 313
      Inferred Residence in 1935: Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
      Residence in 1935: Same House
      Sheet Number: 18B
      Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 433
      Occupation: Owner
      House Owned or Rented: Owned
      Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 6000
      Attended School or College: No
      Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year
      Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
      Class of Worker: Employer
      Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
      Income: 0
      Income Other Sources: Yes
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      Wayne Trollinger 48
      Cecelia Trollinger 46
      Jane Trollinger 17

  • Sources 
    1. [S98] Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed.