1924
E.
2008
E. H. Trolinger
September 7, 1924 — January 13, 2008
Lyford, TX:
E.H. Trolinger, 83, passed away after a lengthy illness January 13, 2008, at Harlingen Medical Center.
He was born September 7, 1924 in Barberton, Ohio, to Enoch H. and Nelle Trolinger, but he was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1942 and two days later joined the military along with all the boys from his senior class. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After military service he graduated from the University of Tulsa with a degree in Sociology. Upon graduating he moved to Raymondville, joining his parents and sister, who had moved earlier. He began his career in education as the principal at Lyford High School. During this time he met his future wife, Evangeline, and they married on his birthday in 1951. Over the next 40 years he farmed, served as teacher, counselor, principal and superintendent of Lyford schools. He also spent three summers driving to and from Kingsville daily to obtain his Masters in Administration. He later served as assistant superintendent of Harlingen CISD and superintendent of San Perlita ISD.
He was a long time member and elder of the First Christian Church of Raymondville and, more recently, a member of the First Christian Church of Harlingen. He enjoyed song leading at various Christian revivals of all denominations. He also served as a Boy Scout Troop Master and member of the Lyford Lion’s Club. E.H. also served as a Lyford City Commissioner and on the State Bar Grievance Committee.
His career and activities were important to him but never more so than being a loving husband and father. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially traveling after his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Nancy Caroline Smither, and his wife Evangeline, whom he lovingly called “Vange”. He is survived by his children, Jim (Kelly) of Harlingen, Diane (Daryl) Lassig of Lyford/Cuero; his grandchildren, Shannon (Samuel) Sparks, Sarah Trolinger, and Jarrett and Hannah Lassig.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2008 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2008, 10 a.m., at the First Christian Church in Harlingen with Rev. Mark Coppins officiating. Burial will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito.
Pallbearers will be Richard Johnson, Lynn Johnson, Jarrett Lassig, Billy Lassig, Jimmy Whitfield and Lisandro Ramon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Trolinger Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Lyford CISD, P.O. Box 220 Lyford, TX 78569.
The Trolinger family wishes to thank all of its friends and family for the love, prayers and support given to each of them, as well as express their appreciation to the loving staff and residents at Angel Care Home.
E.H. Trolinger, 83, passed away after a lengthy illness January 13, 2008, at Harlingen Medical Center.
He was born September 7, 1924 in Barberton, Ohio, to Enoch H. and Nelle Trolinger, but he was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1942 and two days later joined the military along with all the boys from his senior class. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After military service he graduated from the University of Tulsa with a degree in Sociology. Upon graduating he moved to Raymondville, joining his parents and sister, who had moved earlier. He began his career in education as the principal at Lyford High School. During this time he met his future wife, Evangeline, and they married on his birthday in 1951. Over the next 40 years he farmed, served as teacher, counselor, principal and superintendent of Lyford schools. He also spent three summers driving to and from Kingsville daily to obtain his Masters in Administration. He later served as assistant superintendent of Harlingen CISD and superintendent of San Perlita ISD.
He was a long time member and elder of the First Christian Church of Raymondville and, more recently, a member of the First Christian Church of Harlingen. He enjoyed song leading at various Christian revivals of all denominations. He also served as a Boy Scout Troop Master and member of the Lyford Lion’s Club. E.H. also served as a Lyford City Commissioner and on the State Bar Grievance Committee.
His career and activities were important to him but never more so than being a loving husband and father. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially traveling after his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Nancy Caroline Smither, and his wife Evangeline, whom he lovingly called “Vange”. He is survived by his children, Jim (Kelly) of Harlingen, Diane (Daryl) Lassig of Lyford/Cuero; his grandchildren, Shannon (Samuel) Sparks, Sarah Trolinger, and Jarrett and Hannah Lassig.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2008 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2008, 10 a.m., at the First Christian Church in Harlingen with Rev. Mark Coppins officiating. Burial will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito.
Pallbearers will be Richard Johnson, Lynn Johnson, Jarrett Lassig, Billy Lassig, Jimmy Whitfield and Lisandro Ramon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Trolinger Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Lyford CISD, P.O. Box 220 Lyford, TX 78569.
The Trolinger family wishes to thank all of its friends and family for the love, prayers and support given to each of them, as well as express their appreciation to the loving staff and residents at Angel Care Home.
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