Russell McKinley Trollinger, Sr.

Male 1896 - 1978  (82 years)


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  • Name Russell McKinley Trollinger 
    Suffix Sr. 
    Birth 16 Nov 1896  Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death 23 Nov 1978  Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Burial: Edgewood Cemetery
      Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Person ID I2066  Drollinger Genealogy
    Last Modified 5 Apr 2022 

    Father George Alfred Knetz Trollinger,   b. 22 Jul 1868, Washington, Berks, PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Dec 1934, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years) 
    Mother Susan Emma Knetz,   b. 30 Oct 1867, Upper Hanover Twp, Montgomery County, PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 May 1938, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years) 
    Family ID F686  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary H. Noll,   b. 4 Jan 1898, Fogelsville, Lehigh, PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Sep 1971, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years) 
    Marriage 1919  PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. PVT Russell McKinley "Russ" Trollinger, Jr.,   b. 31 Mar 1920, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Dec 2004, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years)
    +2. Carolus Walter Trollinger,   b. 27 Jun 1921, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Nov 2004, Mesa, Maricopa, AZ Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years)
    Documents
    Wedding Announcement
    Wedding Announcement
    Reading Times
    Reading, Pennsylvania · Wednesday, October 29, 1919 Page 12
    Family ID F690  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 20 Nov 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 16 Nov 1896 - Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 1919 - PA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 23 Nov 1978 - Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Pottstown, Montgomery, PA Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration
    Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration
    Page 1 - Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration 1942
    Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration
    Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration
    Page 2 - Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration 1942
    Three Birthdays Marked at Party
    Three Birthdays Marked at Party
    Three Birthdays Marked at Party Three birthday anniversaries were marked last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Trollinger, of 1247 Queen street, when they entertained in honor of their son Carlos, George Slonaker and Mrs. Wayne Trollinger. The guests included Mrs, George Trollinger Sr., Mr, and Mrs. William Slonaker, Mrs. Wayne Trollinger, Miss Jane Trollinger, Mr. and Mrs, George Trollinger Jr., and children Yvonne and Carlos, Carl Trollinger and the hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Trollinger.
    Deaths and Funerals
    Deaths and Funerals
    DEATHS and Funerals MRS. SUSAN E. TROLLINGER, widow of George H. Trollinger, died yesterday morning at 7:40 o’clock in Pottstown hospital of a complication of ailments following several years’ illness. She was confined to the hospital the past eight weeks and was bedfast since January. Mrs Trollinger resided with a son, Wayne Trollinger, 313 NORTH EVANS STREET. Aged 70 years. 6 months and 10 days, she was born at Palm, a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Knetz. Mrs. Trollinger resided in Pottstown more than 50 year. She was a Luterhan by faith. Her husband, a wholesale confectioner, died about three and a half years ago. Besides her son Wayne G, at home, two other sons, Russell M. Trollinger, Pottstown, and George C. Trollinger, Pottstown, and a daughter, Eva, wife of William S j Funeral Directors H, R. Houck Slonaker in Pottstown, survive. Nine grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Katie Kerchoff. Reading also survive. Funeral services will he held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the residence of Wayne Trollinger. Interment will be made in Pottstown cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of Funeral Directors H. R. Houck Son.

  • Notes 
    • Russell Trollinger was a veteran of World War I, serving with the 28th Division, U.S Army.

      U.S. World War II Draft Registration Card
      Serial Number:
      1. Name: Russell McKinley Trollinger
      2. Place of Residence: 1247 Queen St., Pottstown, Montgomery, PA
      3. Mailing Address: Same
      4. Telephone: Yes
      5. Age: 45
      Date of Birth: 16 Nov 1896
      6. Place of Birth: Pottstown, PA
      7. Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Russell M. Trollinger, 1247 Queen St., Pottstown, Montgomery, PA
      8. Employer's Name and Address: Spicer Manf. Company
      9. Place of Employment: South Keim, Pottstown, Montgomery, PA
      Signature: "Russell M. Trollinger"
      Registrar's Report
      Race: White
      Height:
      Weight:
      Eyes/Hair: Gray/Brown
      Complexion: Ruddy
      Other: "Scar over right eye brow. Always has small mustash.
      Date of Registration: 27 Apr 1942

      Pennsylvania, U.S., World War I Veterans Service and Compensation Files
      Name Russell M Trollinger
      Residence Age 37
      Birth Date abt 1897
      Birth Place Pottstown, Pennsylvania
      Residence Date 24 Apr 1934
      Residence Place Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
      Military Branch Army
      Military Year 1917-1918
      Military Age 20
      Record Type Service Card

  • Sources 
    1. [S98] Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed.