Edward "Ed" Arthur Trofholz, 91, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Edgewood Vista in Columbus.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 8 at 10:30 AM, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus with Pastor Ollie Fullmer officiating.
Interment with military honors by The American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Thursday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Thursday at 10:15 AM, at the church.
Edward Arthur Trofholz Jr. was born on October 26, 1932, in Columbus, to Edward and Bertha (Ingold) Trofholz Sr.
He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Kramer High School in 1950.
He worked at the Marion H. Van Berg horse racing stables and at Nielsen Chevrolet before entering the military.
Ed served in the United States Army during the Korean War from February 26, 1953, until his honorable discharge on December 16, 1954.
On April 6, 1955, Ed was united in marriage to Patricia Drew.
After his military service, Ed worked for Behlen Manufacturing for 20 years before going to work for BD Construction as a crane operator for over 20 years.
Ed was a lifelong resident of Columbus and a member of the American Legion and VFW, serving as a volunteer at the VFW for many years and was a strong supporter of Columbus High School football and basketball.
He was also an avid Nebraska sports fan, especially Husker football and volleyball, being a football season ticket holder for over 50 years.
He enjoyed bowling and playing softball, playing with his coworkers in softball tournaments, and in 1983, at the age of 50, played in the national 35 and above slow pitch softball tournament.
Ed loved to fish and hunt and hang out at the trailer at Lake Millie in Fullerton, Nebraska.
He enjoyed playing cards, attending grandchildren's events, and building and tinkering around with stuff in his garage. He never let anything go to waste and could fix anything.
Ed also enjoyed his coffee group in the mornings at Glur's Tavern.
Ed is survived by:
Son: Scott (Deb) Trofholz of Omaha, NE
Son: Todd (Carrie) Trofholz of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Lisa Trofholz of The Woodlands, TX
Grandson: Cody (Erin) Trofholz
Great grandchildren: Drew & Avery
Grandson: Tony (Neleigh) Trofholz
Great grandchildren: Emory, Owen, & Cayleigh
Grandchildren: Emily Trofholz, Ben (Maddy) Trofholz, Samuel Trofholz, & Lauren (Mason) Raine
Special Friend: Donna Murray
Ed was preceded in death by:
Parents: Edward & Bertha Trofholz Sr.
Wife: Patricia Trofholz
Brothers: Robert "Bud" (Ruth) Trofholz, Lawrence (Geraldine) Trofholz, Vern (Marilyn) Trofholz, & Richard (Dorothy) (Stella) Trofholz
Sisters: Elinore (Wes) Kruse & Lorraine Trofholz
Parents-in-law: Wesley & Mildred Drew
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 8 at 10:30 AM, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus with Pastor Ollie Fullmer officiating.
Interment with military honors by The American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Thursday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Thursday at 10:15 AM, at the church.
Edward Arthur Trofholz Jr. was born on October 26, 1932, in Columbus, to Edward and Bertha (Ingold) Trofholz Sr.
He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Kramer High School in 1950.
He worked at the Marion H. Van Berg horse racing stables and at Nielsen Chevrolet before entering the military.
Ed served in the United States Army during the Korean War from February 26, 1953, until his honorable discharge on December 16, 1954.
On April 6, 1955, Ed was united in marriage to Patricia Drew.
After his military service, Ed worked for Behlen Manufacturing for 20 years before going to work for BD Construction as a crane operator for over 20 years.
Ed was a lifelong resident of Columbus and a member of the American Legion and VFW, serving as a volunteer at the VFW for many years and was a strong supporter of Columbus High School football and basketball.
He was also an avid Nebraska sports fan, especially Husker football and volleyball, being a football season ticket holder for over 50 years.
He enjoyed bowling and playing softball, playing with his coworkers in softball tournaments, and in 1983, at the age of 50, played in the national 35 and above slow pitch softball tournament.
Ed loved to fish and hunt and hang out at the trailer at Lake Millie in Fullerton, Nebraska.
He enjoyed playing cards, attending grandchildren's events, and building and tinkering around with stuff in his garage. He never let anything go to waste and could fix anything.
Ed also enjoyed his coffee group in the mornings at Glur's Tavern.
Ed is survived by:
Son: Scott (Deb) Trofholz of Omaha, NE
Son: Todd (Carrie) Trofholz of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Lisa Trofholz of The Woodlands, TX
Grandson: Cody (Erin) Trofholz
Great grandchildren: Drew & Avery
Grandson: Tony (Neleigh) Trofholz
Great grandchildren: Emory, Owen, & Cayleigh
Grandchildren: Emily Trofholz, Ben (Maddy) Trofholz, Samuel Trofholz, & Lauren (Mason) Raine
Special Friend: Donna Murray
Ed was preceded in death by:
Parents: Edward & Bertha Trofholz Sr.
Wife: Patricia Trofholz
Brothers: Robert "Bud" (Ruth) Trofholz, Lawrence (Geraldine) Trofholz, Vern (Marilyn) Trofholz, & Richard (Dorothy) (Stella) Trofholz
Sisters: Elinore (Wes) Kruse & Lorraine Trofholz
Parents-in-law: Wesley & Mildred Drew
Edward "Ed" Arthur Trofholz, 91, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Edgewood Vista in Columbus.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 8 at 10:30 AM, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus with Pastor Ollie Fullmer officiating.
Interment with military honors by The American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Thursday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Thursday at 10:15 AM, at the church.
Edward Arthur Trofholz Jr. was born on October 26, 1932, in Columbus, to Edward and Bertha (Ingold) Trofholz Sr.
He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Kramer High School in 1950.
He worked at the Marion H. Van Berg horse racing stables and at Nielsen Chevrolet before entering the military.
Ed served in the United States Army during the Korean War from February 26, 1953, until his honorable discharge on December 16, 1954.
On April 6, 1955, Ed was united in marriage to Patricia Drew.
After his military service, Ed worked for Behlen Manufacturing for 20 years before going to work for BD Construction as a crane operator for over 20 years.
Ed was a lifelong resident of Columbus and a member of the American Legion and VFW, serving as a volunteer at the VFW for many years and was a strong supporter of Columbus High School football and basketball.
He was also an avid Nebraska sports fan, especially Husker football and volleyball, being a football season ticket holder for over 50 years.
He enjoyed bowling and playing softball, playing with his coworkers in softball tournaments, and in 1983, at the age of 50, played in the national 35 and above slow pitch softball tournament.
Ed loved to fish and hunt and hang out at the trailer at Lake Millie in Fullerton, Nebraska.
He enjoyed playing cards, attending grandchildren's events, and building and tinkering around with stuff in his garage. He never let anything go to waste and could fix anything.
Ed also enjoyed his coffee group in the mornings at Glur's Tavern.
Ed is survived by:
Son: Scott (Deb) Trofholz of Omaha, NE
Son: Todd (Carrie) Trofholz of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Lisa Trofholz of The Woodlands, TX
Grandson: Cody (Erin) Trofholz
Great grandchildren: Drew & Avery
Grandson: Tony (Neleigh) Trofholz
Great grandchildren: Emory, Owen, & Cayleigh
Grandchildren: Emily Trofholz, Ben (Maddy) Trofholz, Samuel Trofholz, & Lauren (Mason) Raine
Special Friend: Donna Murray
Ed was preceded in death by:
Parents: Edward & Bertha Trofholz Sr.
Wife: Patricia Trofholz
Brothers: Robert "Bud" (Ruth) Trofholz, Lawrence (Geraldine) Trofholz, Vern (Marilyn) Trofholz, & Richard (Dorothy) (Stella) Trofholz
Sisters: Elinore (Wes) Kruse & Lorraine Trofholz
Parents-in-law: Wesley & Mildred Drew
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 8 at 10:30 AM, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus with Pastor Ollie Fullmer officiating.
Interment with military honors by The American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Thursday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Thursday at 10:15 AM, at the church.
Edward Arthur Trofholz Jr. was born on October 26, 1932, in Columbus, to Edward and Bertha (Ingold) Trofholz Sr.
He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Kramer High School in 1950.
He worked at the Marion H. Van Berg horse racing stables and at Nielsen Chevrolet before entering the military.
Ed served in the United States Army during the Korean War from February 26, 1953, until his honorable discharge on December 16, 1954.
On April 6, 1955, Ed was united in marriage to Patricia Drew.
After his military service, Ed worked for Behlen Manufacturing for 20 years before going to work for BD Construction as a crane operator for over 20 years.
Ed was a lifelong resident of Columbus and a member of the American Legion and VFW, serving as a volunteer at the VFW for many years and was a strong supporter of Columbus High School football and basketball.
He was also an avid Nebraska sports fan, especially Husker football and volleyball, being a football season ticket holder for over 50 years.
He enjoyed bowling and playing softball, playing with his coworkers in softball tournaments, and in 1983, at the age of 50, played in the national 35 and above slow pitch softball tournament.
Ed loved to fish and hunt and hang out at the trailer at Lake Millie in Fullerton, Nebraska.
He enjoyed playing cards, attending grandchildren's events, and building and tinkering around with stuff in his garage. He never let anything go to waste and could fix anything.
Ed also enjoyed his coffee group in the mornings at Glur's Tavern.
Ed is survived by:
Son: Scott (Deb) Trofholz of Omaha, NE
Son: Todd (Carrie) Trofholz of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Lisa Trofholz of The Woodlands, TX
Grandson: Cody (Erin) Trofholz
Great grandchildren: Drew & Avery
Grandson: Tony (Neleigh) Trofholz
Great grandchildren: Emory, Owen, & Cayleigh
Grandchildren: Emily Trofholz, Ben (Maddy) Trofholz, Samuel Trofholz, & Lauren (Mason) Raine
Special Friend: Donna Murray
Ed was preceded in death by:
Parents: Edward & Bertha Trofholz Sr.
Wife: Patricia Trofholz
Brothers: Robert "Bud" (Ruth) Trofholz, Lawrence (Geraldine) Trofholz, Vern (Marilyn) Trofholz, & Richard (Dorothy) (Stella) Trofholz
Sisters: Elinore (Wes) Kruse & Lorraine Trofholz
Parents-in-law: Wesley & Mildred Drew
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