1932
Dr.
2006
Dr. Alfred Trumble
May 30, 1932 — March 4, 2006
Alfred C. Trumble was born in Long Prairie, Minnesota to Julius Gilbert Trumble and Marie Ann (Dempsey) Trumble on May 30, 1932. His parents owned and operated a dairy and livestock farm in Reynolds Township in Todd County. Alfred grew up in Long Prairie on this farm and graduated from Long Prairie High School in 1950.
Alfred joined the National Guard in 1949. He was activated to federal service during the Korean War with the 194th Tank Battalion in January, 1951. He trained at Camp Rucker, Alabama and the armored school at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He was shipped to Korea in September 1951 to join the 24th Division Reconnaissance Co. A, Inchon Harbor, Korea. He served in the infantry and as Tank Commander. He was discharged from service in May, 1953 as Sgt fc. Returning to civilian life he worked at Minneapolis Honeywell, aero division. On May 23, 1953, Alfred married the only love on his life of 53 years, Janis Pearl Anderson of North East Minneapolis, whose brother was already married to Alfred's sister, June Anderson. Following two years of pre Veterinary Study at the University of Minnesota, Alfred was admitted to the School of Veterinary Medicine in 1955. The couple worked their way through school. Janis worked at the University Hospital and Alfred at studies plus University Vet Clinic, a milk plant, a culvert factory and a filling station part time.
Upon graduation in 1959, with their first child, Matthew, the family joined a practice in Casselton, North Dakota, where their second child, Molli was born. They then started a practice in Morris, MN at Christmas, 1959. Dr. & Mrs. Trumble built and established Morris Veterinary Center on West 5th Street in 1963. In 1972, the family moved to their farm on Highway 59. In 1982, Alfred retired from his Veterinary practice and continued farming. He enjoyed and was proficient at many hobbies including carpentry, hunting, spear fishing, reading and teaching. Second only to his family; the Bible, Veterinary Medicine, his clients and farming, were his love and passion.
Alfred went to be with his Savior on Saturday evening, March 4, 2006 at the Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris, having lived to reach the age of 73 years.
Alfred is survived by his wife: Janis Trumble of Morris; one son: Matthew (Lisa) Trumble of Alexandria; one daughter: Molli (Jerry) Ophoven of Grand Rapids; 13 grandchildren: Melyssa, Mitchell, Andrew, Anna, Amanda, Molly Grace, Martin, Adrian and Michael Trumble and Kathryn, John, Aaron and Elizabeth Ophoven; and one sister: June (Bob) Anderson of Minneapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers for the service are: Virgil Wehking, Ron Hovendick, Darrell Smith, Ralph Speer, Roger Berglund, Warren Luebke and Jim Griffith. Lois Strei will serve as organist for the service with Bob Anderson serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
Alfred joined the National Guard in 1949. He was activated to federal service during the Korean War with the 194th Tank Battalion in January, 1951. He trained at Camp Rucker, Alabama and the armored school at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He was shipped to Korea in September 1951 to join the 24th Division Reconnaissance Co. A, Inchon Harbor, Korea. He served in the infantry and as Tank Commander. He was discharged from service in May, 1953 as Sgt fc. Returning to civilian life he worked at Minneapolis Honeywell, aero division. On May 23, 1953, Alfred married the only love on his life of 53 years, Janis Pearl Anderson of North East Minneapolis, whose brother was already married to Alfred's sister, June Anderson. Following two years of pre Veterinary Study at the University of Minnesota, Alfred was admitted to the School of Veterinary Medicine in 1955. The couple worked their way through school. Janis worked at the University Hospital and Alfred at studies plus University Vet Clinic, a milk plant, a culvert factory and a filling station part time.
Upon graduation in 1959, with their first child, Matthew, the family joined a practice in Casselton, North Dakota, where their second child, Molli was born. They then started a practice in Morris, MN at Christmas, 1959. Dr. & Mrs. Trumble built and established Morris Veterinary Center on West 5th Street in 1963. In 1972, the family moved to their farm on Highway 59. In 1982, Alfred retired from his Veterinary practice and continued farming. He enjoyed and was proficient at many hobbies including carpentry, hunting, spear fishing, reading and teaching. Second only to his family; the Bible, Veterinary Medicine, his clients and farming, were his love and passion.
Alfred went to be with his Savior on Saturday evening, March 4, 2006 at the Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris, having lived to reach the age of 73 years.
Alfred is survived by his wife: Janis Trumble of Morris; one son: Matthew (Lisa) Trumble of Alexandria; one daughter: Molli (Jerry) Ophoven of Grand Rapids; 13 grandchildren: Melyssa, Mitchell, Andrew, Anna, Amanda, Molly Grace, Martin, Adrian and Michael Trumble and Kathryn, John, Aaron and Elizabeth Ophoven; and one sister: June (Bob) Anderson of Minneapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers for the service are: Virgil Wehking, Ron Hovendick, Darrell Smith, Ralph Speer, Roger Berglund, Warren Luebke and Jim Griffith. Lois Strei will serve as organist for the service with Bob Anderson serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
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