Ronald D. Trotter

Ronald Dean Trotter was born March 31, 1934, to Henry L. and Lois (Clark) Trotter, in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from East High School in 1952, and proudly served his nation in the Army during the Korean War when he was 18 years old, and later became an Airborne Ranger. He was a member of the East Gate Masonic Lodge, American Legion, and Methodist Church. Ronald was a wonderful husband, dad, and grandpa. He was kindhearted, thoughtful, and put others before himself. One of his joys as a young father was coaching his sons in Little League. His hobbies included doing crossword puzzles and jumbles. He was a sports fan and loved scratch tickets.

Ronald passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the age of 82.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Carol; children, Donald Trotter, Dee Dorsett, Col. David (Tami) Trotter, Stephanie (Larry) Cline, Jill (Michael) Henson, Judy Koffler, Cathleen (Scott) Merkle, and Richard (Kristi) Smith; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, plus one on the way; sister, Marilyn Olson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.

Ronald was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Trotter; grandson, Cpt. Daniel Whitten; parents, Henry and Lois Trotter; and brother-in-law, Col. James Olson.

Services will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Fisher House Foundation to help military families. You can learn more at www.fisherhouse.org.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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