- Gerald D. "Jerry" Trullinger, 72, of Marshalltown, died Sept. 30, 2005 at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center. Memorial services are pending with Chet Ryan Mortuary in Nevada.
Dr. Gerald D. Trullinger, 72
Dr. Gerald Dean "Jerry" Trullinger Ph.D., 72, died Sept. 30, 2005, at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center surrounded by his caring and loving family, and the care of Iowa River Hospice.
Memorial services and celebration of his life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hope United Methodist Church, with Pastor Scott Lothe officiating. Burial of the cremains, with military rites conducted by the VFW Post No. 839, will follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church. Memorials may be directed to Iowa River Hospice, Hope United Methodist Church and the Animal Rescue League. Chet Ryan Mortuary in Nevada has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Left to mourn his loss is his best friend and loving wife Loretta; children Mark (Ann) Trullinger of Manning, Carmi (Norm) Olson of Nevada and Jeri (Perry) Meyer of Waukee; grandchildren Mark Jr. and Megan Trullinger, Camron, Lindi and Kalli Olson, and Matthew, Ryan and Emily Meyer; great-grandchildren Mark III and Lance Trullinger, and Jaydon and Bailey Cantrell; his mother Dorris of Farragut; sister Faye (James) Bredensteiner of Farragut; sisters-in-law Liva Eitzen of Marshalltown, Lila Latta of Bedford, Texas and Alice Trullinger of Marco Island, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
In death he has rejoined his father Isaac and brother Leonard.
Newspaper Title: Times-Republican
Newspaper Location: Marshalltown, IA, Us
Obituary Publication Date: 5 Oct 2005
Trullinger, Jerry - Dr. Trullinger passed away on Friday, September 30, 2005 at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center surrounded by his caring and loving family, and the care of Iowa River Hospice. Jerry was born May 7, 1933 in Farragut Iowa to Isaac and Dorris (Jordan) Trullinger. Jerry graduated from Farragut High School May of 1951, and earned his pilots license at the age of 17. He played football and basketball at Peru State Teachers College in Peru, Nebraska graduating with a B.S. degree in 1956. He received his Masters Degree from the University of Missouri at Maryville in 1964. Jerry earned his PhD in Educational Administration from Iowa State University in 1974. He taught graduate classes in Education Administration at ISU. Jerry served in the U.S. Army as a corporal during the Korean Conflict. In later years, he was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. He was a teacher and coach in Stanton for 2 years. In 1958, he transferred to Clarinda Iowa. He became Principal in 1964. He moved to Marshalltown in 1970 to become Principal at Lenihan Jr. High School. He became Assistant Superintendent in Marshalltown in 1975-1990. In 1990 he went to East Marshall as superintendent of Schools. He retired from there in 1993. In September 1994 through June 1999 he was interim Superintendent at Green Mountain-Garwin School District. Jerry was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Loretta Lynn Bartles on November 27, 1952 at the Congregational Church in Farragut Iowa. To this union came three children Mark, Carmi and Jeri Ann, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Jerry was an active member of Hope United Methodist Church. He co-chaired the building of the new sanctuary which was completed in the spring of 2004. He was an active member of V.F.W American legion, served on the Board of Directors of Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce, was Division Vice President of the Chamber, Charter President of Area Council on Child Abuse and Neglect, served on the Big Brothers Big Sisters Board, was a past President of Matins Kiwanis and served on the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army. Jerry loved life and his family very much. He especially enjoyed his years at the lake house fishing and boating with his dear family. He also enjoyed golfing and watching ISU football! His favorite pastime was watching his grandchildren grow up and participate in their sports. Left to mourn his loss is his best friend and loving wife Loretta and their three kids Mark, Carmi and Jeri Ann. Mark and Ann Trullinger are from Manning Iowa, Norm and Carmi Olson of Nevada Iowa and Jeri and Perry Meyer of Waukee Iowa; his eight grandchildren Mark Jr and Megan Trullinger, Camron, Lindi and Kalli Olson, and Matthew, Ryan and Emily Meyer; as well as four great grandchildren Mark III and Lance Trullinger, and Jaydon and Bailey Cantrell; his mother Dorris of Farragut, sister Faye (James) Bredensteiner, also of Farragut sisters-in law Liva Eitzen of Marshalltown, Lila Latta of Bedford, Texas and Alice Trullinger of Marco Island, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. In death he has rejoined his father Isaac and brother Leonard. Memorial services and celebration of his life will be held 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 5 at Hope United Methodist Church with Pastor Scott Lothe officiating. Burial of the cremains, with military rites conducted by the VFW Post #839, will follow in the Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, October 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the church. Memorials may be directed to Iowa River Hospice, Hope United Methodist Church, and the Animal Rescue League. Chet Ryan Mortuary in Nevada has been entrusted with the arrangements.
TRULLINGER, GERALD DEAN CPL US ARMY KOREA DATE OF BIRTH: 05/07/1933 DATE OF DEATH: 09/30/2005 BURIED AT: RIVERSIDE CEMETERY 611 NORTH CENTER STREET MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158 (641) 753-7891
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Gerald Dean Trullinger
SSN: 485300071
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 May 1933
Birth Place: Farragut Fre, Iowa
Death Date: 30 Sep 2005
Father: Isaac Trullinger
Mother: Dorris E Jordan
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jun 1947: Name listed as GERALD DEAN TRULLINGER; 13 Oct 2005: Name listed as GERALD D TRULLINGER
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Gerald Trullinger
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 7 May 1933
Death Date: 30 Sep 2005
Cause of Death: Natural
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 11 Aug 1953
Release Date 1: 28 May 1955
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