John Wendell Trotter Jr.

John "Jack" Wendell Trotter Jr., 81 of Healdsburg, CA died peacefully in his home on March 1, 2024.

He was born in Los Angeles,CA on June 19, 1943 to John and Lillian Trotter, where he lived until he moved to Garden Grove, Ca later in his youth. His first job was working at the Carnation restaurant in Disneyland.

After graduating from Garden Grove High School and attending San Jose Bible College, he joined the marines. He served two tours with the Unit 5th Marine Regiment where he received two purple hearts for his service in Vietnam.

After his time serving in the military, he settled down in Healdsburg, CA where he spent most of his remaining years. During these years he was an active member of his community, participating in the rotary and the local school board. He was an avid war historian and gun collector. His collection included guns from as far back as the Civil War. He was a member of the Healdsburg Federated Church for many years. He worked for PG&E until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife and dance partner, Lis, who he married on September 20, 2002. They enjoyed many life experiences together including many European trips. He is also survived by his children, Kathy Muhlbeier, Bryan Trotter, Heather Andrews, Christian Bach, Pernille Bach, and Susanne Bach, as well as 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

A private military service will be held in his honor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Published in Healdsburg Tribune · March 6, 2024