Home > United States of America > Kansas > Chase County > Strong City > Strong Township Cemetery > Gilbert Homer “Gilby” Trussell Jr.

Gilbert Homer “Gilby” Trussell Jr.

View larger map

1 / 4

2 / 4

3 / 4

4 / 4

❮ ❯

Gilbert Homer “Gilby” Trussell Jr.

Birth	:	6 Dec 1921 Strong City, Chase County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	17 Jan 2016 Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Strong Township Cemetery, Strong City, Chase County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.3983002, -96.5222015
Inscription	:	Sgt US Army Air Forces World War II
Description	:	GILBERT “GILBY” HOMER TRUSSELL, JR. The Emporia Gazette, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Gilbert “Gilby” Trussell Jr., age 94, of Newton, KS, died Sunday, Jan 17, 2016, at Newton Medical Center in Newton, KS. Gilby was born Dec. 6, 1921, in Strong City, KS, to Gilbert and Mabel Trussell. He was the second of five children. His siblings Hope Bullock, Thelma Peterson, Harold Trussell and Bob Trussell all preceded him in death. Gilbert graduated from Strong City High School and worked various jobs before volunteering for the Army Air Corp. He was a radio mechanic in North Africa during World War II.... Read More	GILBERT “GILBY” HOMER TRUSSELL, JR. The Emporia Gazette, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Gilbert “Gilby” Trussell Jr., age 94, of Newton, KS, died Sunday, Jan 17, 2016, at Newton Medical Center in Newton, KS. Gilby was born Dec. 6, 1921, in Strong City, KS, to Gilbert and Mabel Trussell. He was the second of five children. His siblings Hope Bullock, Thelma Peterson, Harold Trussell and Bob Trussell all preceded him in death. Gilbert graduated from Strong City High School and worked various jobs before volunteering for the Army Air Corp. He was a radio mechanic in North Africa during World War II. He went to work for the Signal Department of Santa Fe Railroad in 1948. He remained with the railroad until he retired in 1983. He married Libby Waddell of Cottonwood Falls on June 5, 1949. They lived in Cottonwood Falls till 1966 when his job took him to Newton, KS, where his wife still resides. He is also survived by their three children, Lee Anne (Wade) Coester of Cottonwood Falls, Cathie (Gary) Best of Dover, KS, and Larry (Pam) Trussell of Newton. Gilbert and Libby have seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Gilby was a member of Zeredatha Masonic Lodge #80, VFW, American Legion, Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Local 33, and the Presbyterian Church of Cottonwood Falls. A Celebration of Life service was held at the Presbyterian Church in Cottonwood Falls on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Inurnment, in Strong City Cemetery, will be at a later date. Memorials to First Presbyterian Church USA of Cottonwood Falls may be sent in care of Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home, P.O. Box 220, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845. Messages may be left online at the funeral home's website.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Gilbert Homer “Gilby” Trussell Jr.'s memorial?
Gilbert Homer “Gilby” Trussell Jr.'s memorial is located at: Strong Township Cemetery, Strong City, Chase County, USA.
When did Gilbert Homer “Gilby” Trussell Jr. death?
Gilbert Homer “Gilby” Trussell Jr. death on 17 Jan 2016 in Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gilbert Homer “Gilby” Trussell Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 38.3983002
Longitude: -96.5222015

Family Members:

Parent

Sgt Gilbert H. Trussell

(1892 - 1962)

Mabel Payne Trussell

(1902 - 1979)

Siblings

Marguerite “Hope” Trussell Bullock

(1920 - 2003)

Children

Catherine Jean “Cathie” Trussell Best

(1952 - 2018)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Strong Township Cemetery
Strong City, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3983002, -96.5222015

2. Saint Anthony Cemetery
Strong City, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4056015, -96.5547028

3. Prairie Grove Cemetery
Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3741989, -96.5639038

4. Simmons Cemetery
Strong City, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3988991, -96.5849991

5. Miller Cemetery
Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3471985, -96.4916992

6. McDowall Cemetery
Strong City, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4059860, -96.6022720

7. Peyton Family Cemetery
Toledo Township, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3819210, -96.4209340

8. Elmdale Cemetery
Elmdale, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3778000, -96.6628036

9. Hillside Cemetery
Toledo, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4305992, -96.3741989

10. Lawless Cemetery
Strong City, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4496700, -96.6630200

11. Old Quaker Cemetery
Toledo, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4208100, -96.3693200

12. Bazaar Cemetery
Bazaar, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2717018, -96.5449982

13. Grandview Cemetery
Plymouth, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3838997, -96.3542023

14. Sharps Creek Cemetery
Bazaar, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2481400, -96.5123400

15. Haworth Cemetery
Plymouth, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3804207, -96.3178024

16. Boenitz Cemetery
Elmdale, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5052986, -96.7016983

17. Diamond Creek Cemetery
Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5071983, -96.7136002

18. Fruitland Cemetery
Americus, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5078011, -96.3308029

19. Cottonwood Cemetery
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4130096, -96.2725525

20. Clements Cemetery
Clements, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3040900, -96.7438800

21. Pleasant View Cemetery
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5948000, -96.5880700

22. Elk Cemetery
Elmdale, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4138985, -96.7844009

23. Four Mile Cemetery
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6086200, -96.5097000

24. Ice Cemetery
Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2924800, -96.7594600