Robert D. "Bob" Trostle
November 21, 2015
Robert D. “Bob” Trostle, 82, of Des Moines, died Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Taylor House Hospice.
Bob was born March 20, 1933, to Raymond and Lucille Trostle, in Des Moines. He attended Des Moines Tech High School. He loved sprint car racing at Knoxville where he participated for 44 years as a car owner. He built race cars for a living and was still building when he passed away. Bob was a fan of the Hawkeyes, the Green Bay Packers, and Cardinals baseball.
He is survived by his wife, Dorotha; daughters, Jeane Trostle-White (Ron) and Judy Trostle; granddaughter, Heather Nelson (Noel); grandson, Paul Wilson, Jr. (Shelly); great-grandchildren, Lance Wilson (Alecia), Delaney Wilson, Sapphire Johnson, Mark Nelson, and Tyler Wilson; and great-great-grandchildren, Kurtis, Kyleigh, and Karter.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and grandson, Mark Wilson.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, November 29, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 30, also at Hamilton's, with interment at Oakwood Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum in Knoxville, Iowa or to Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Racer chasers
11/23/2015
R.I.P our friend you will be missed
Judy & John Smith
11/23/2015
We are sorry to hear of Bob's passing. John always held him in high regards! Thinking of the family in your time of sorrow!
Marvin and Carolyn Sievers
11/23/2015
Dorothy and girls our hearts are with you in this time of sadness. What a wonderful friend we found in Bob. Many miles of Racing we went with you as a friend. Marv enjoyed his time on one of your pit crews. May you rest in peace.
Dorna Calvert
11/23/2015
Judy, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You Dad will rest in peace now. God Bless all of you.
John & Tracy Smith
11/21/2015
To the family of Bob:
We may not understand why sad things happen, may it somehow help to know how much we care. We wish to express our sympathy in your loss and to let you & your family know that our thoughts are with you.
Bob was an inspiration.. He brought joy to those he touched & met. He never judge & loved all. Something that many of us forget, & take for granted; Bob did not.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your loved one..