Biography:
Robert Trousil of Downey, California, died at age 86 on June 21, 2013.
Bob, "Dad" "Grandpa" Trousil will be remembered mostly for the way he befriended everyone he met. Bob was born to Joseph and Frances Trousil on May 5th, 1927 in Joliet, Illinois. His father was a police officer and his mom stayed home and raised three children, Robert, Joyce and Franny.
He graduated from Joliet High School and went to the University of Illinois.
He served in the Army in 1944 and studied photography. After leaving the military he opened a photography studio specializing in portraits and weddings.
He worked as an EMT in the Fire Department for many years before relocating to Southern California in 1957.
He owned a window manufacturing business for many years before retiring and starting on his lifelong passion of Model A restoration.
In 1965 he met the love of his life, Yolanda Martha Bustamante. They married and their adventure together of 47 years began.
He raised three children and helped raised three grandchildren
We will miss his calls, suggestions, sayings, and songs. Plus his never ending support of the underdog, list making, stick figure drawings, storytelling, and jokes, good and bad that could brighten any day. He enjoyed visiting, eating out, traveling in his Model A, and spending time with family. He loved holidays and especially Christmas and all the festivities that went along with the lights and the smell of a live tree in the house.
He is survived by his wife, Martha, his three children: Robert, James, and Toni, two Daughter-in-laws: Deanna and Sherri, Son-in-law: Donald, six grandchildren: Lisa, Gordon, Jessica, Katie, Robyn and Ashley, three great-grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Allyson, and Bryanna.
He will be missed by so many. May he rest in peace.
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5 Entries
March 27, 2014
Robyn Trousil
Love you grandpa sorry it took me so long we all miss ur Christmases gift exchanges
March 27, 2014
Robyn Trousil
Don't cry for those who pass smile for those u were lucky enough to have known those empty thoughts of u and those lost cards a different day each year no one needs anyone's help but understanding you was harder than I thought without knowing it u taught me to smile over all things and I dont need to know you sorry I didn't say goodbye they never told me
June 28, 2013
Toni Gray
Fathers pass down to their children a great many things, including life lessons, possessions, physical characteristics, political ideals and much more. My Father taught me that nothing is impossible. My hero passed on, but his legacy will be a part of our family for generations to come. We are proud of ever thing he accomplished and what he taught us. Dad, we will miss you every day and will never forget you. God Bless you
June 26, 2013
Jeanne Hodnett
R.I.P. Bob, your smile and delightful sense of humor will be greatly missed. Your legacy lives on in the wonderful children you loved and raised. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with your entire family and many friends.
June 23, 2013
TR & Gail Doemland
Bob,was more than an aquaintance he was one of the BEST FRIENDS anyone could ask for. I was Fortunate to call him FRIEND.
There are several stories I could tell about Robert but I will limit it to these four.
1) Ihad asked bob to help me put a new top on my 1928 Model A roadster but the only requirement was that I had to help and learn from him. He would give me a task tell me how he wanted me to do the task and then leave. Upon his return after doing this a couple of times he said "I usually have to handhold people to get tasks done, but with you I tell and show you and when I come back it's done. I like working with you."
2) I had the opportunity to go the the Santa Rosa MAFCA National Awards banquet with Bob & Martha, as we traveled there by car (me driving) Bob said "it was a very educational trip and that H had broadened his vocabulary of the different drivers on the road."
3) Helping Bob and the others work on the MAFFI Museum Car was something I also will never forget.
4) Bob had a way of always bringing out the best in people. He had a way of transforming his idea's into your acctions because he knew you could and would do it the best way possible. Everyyone has a gift BOB'S WAS MY GIFT.
Thank you Bob. May GOD enjoy your friendship as much as we did.
You will stay always in our prayers.
TR & Gail Doemland
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