Terry L. Trobaugh

February 25, 1965 — October 2, 2016

Terry L. Trobaugh, 51 of Sioux City passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes on Sunday, October 2, 2016.

Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday at Riverside United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.

Terry was born February 25, 1965; he was the son of Walter L. and Malva M. (Anderson) Trobaugh. Terry grew up on a farm near Westfield, IA and attended elementary school in Westfield. The family moved to Sioux City in the mid 1970’s and Terry graduated from East High School in 1983. He completed the Carpentry program at Western Iowa Tech in 1985. He later became a Journeyman Electrician, Heavy Equipment Operator and Over the Road Truck Driver.

Terry enjoyed fishing and boating but didn’t get to do it nearly often enough. He was a gifted woodworking craftsman who created many beautiful pieces, which he loved to give away. Terry “Bear” was known for his generosity and kind heart. His first job was delivering The Sioux City Journal in the Morningside area, which he did for years in his youth. He worked building custom cabinetry in Texas before returning to the Sioux City area. He worked as an Electrician for Iowa Public Service and had been an over the road truck driver and heavy equipment operator for the past several years.

Survivors include his sister Tanya Trobaugh of Denver, Co; a nephew: Benjamin Britton and his wife Sarah (Hansen) of Aurora, Co; a niece Alexandra Sherrill of Denver, Co. Terry is also survived by his special friend, Sandy Whitlock and her two sons.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents.

Honorary pallbearers will be Chip Groves, Matthew Sampson, Curtis Eden, Tommy Hummel, Steve Miller, Tim Lower and Jim Weideman.

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Terry L. Trobaugh

February 25, 1965 — October 2, 2016

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