Thomas J. Trottier "Tom", age 89 of Hobart passed away Monday, July 8, 2013. Tom was born on June 19, 1924 to Elmer and Isabella Trottier in Gary, Indiana. He was a Hobart resident for most of his life. Tom was a retired member of Operating Engineers Local 150, a U.S. Navy veteran, member of Kostbade Fowble V.F.W. Post #5365 of Hobart and the American Legion Post #54 of Hobart.
He is survived by his loving wife Phyllis Marie Trottier (nee Kleckner) of Hobart; 2 sons, Kenneth Carlson of Lake Station and Thomas E. Trottier of Hobart; 3 daughters, Lori (Daniel) Camplan of Clarksville, TN, Dawn Douglas of Valparaiso and Linda Carlson of Hobart; 2 sisters, Louise Judge of Hobart and Elaine O'Rourke of Hobart; 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Memorials are preferred.
A funeral service for Tom will be on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart with Rev. Gary S. Nagy officiating. Cremation will follow with Rees Funeral Homes and Cremation services. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, July 11, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel with a 7:00 p.m. VFW and American Legion service. For more information, please call 219-942-2109 or online at Reesfuneralhomes.com.