Obituary

Bob Trumble Sr., age 89, passed away on Jan. 8, 2015. He was born on Sept. 27. 1925 in Eagle, NE to Warren and Olive Trumble. Bob was a dedicated and dependable man with a strong work ethic who always saw the job through. He was natural learner who displayed outstanding leadership qualities. Bob served 23 years as a fighter pilot in the Army Air Core, Air Force, and Air National Guard from 1945 to 1968, retiring as a Major. He flew over 80 combat missions in Korea. After flying in the military he worked as a lineman for various power companies in the western U.S. He also continued to nurture his love of flight by building ingenious hand crafted kites and boomerangs for his kids along with remote controlled planes. He was an active member of the Heritage Flight Museum and American Legion Post 7 in Bellingham. In 1952, Bob married the love of his life, Mickie Scally. They spent 62 happy years together.
Bob is preceded in death by his wife Mickie, son Jerry Dean Trumble, brother Harry Trumble, and 2 granddaughters.
He is survived by son John L. Trumble, daughter Marcia Johnson, son Robert L Trumble Jr., 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bob will be remembered as a gentleman who was genuinely caring and always ready to lend a helping hand, someone who enjoyed the company of others and never met a stranger.
A graveside service will be held on Friday Jan. 16, 12:00pm at Greenacres Memorial Park.
Donations may be made to The Heritage Flight Museum.