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David J. Trexler, 80, of Marion, Ill., passed away Monday, June 8, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.
He wished that there be no public visitation or funeral.
He was born May 18, 1929, in Johnson County, Ill., to Roy Melvin and Willie Mae (Sullivan) Trexler.
He married Aileen Walker on June 18, 1960, in Kankakee, Ill.; together they shared almost 49 years of marriage.
As a young person, David worked with his father farming, logging and rafting logs down the rivers in southern Illinois. When he moved to
California, he owned his own AAA service center. He moved to Grass Valley in 1972 and started a 17-year career as a real estate salesperson with Golden State Realty, where he was the top producer for 14 years.
David was known for his no nonsense, down home honesty and truthfulness. His handshake and his word were his bond. His friends, family and business associates will remember him for this. David always rooted for the underdog, the working man and family. In later years, this led him to write a newspaper column called The Spaghetti Farmer, where he championed causes and chided bureaucratic follies of local and state government. He said, given the politics in Illinois, that there was always something to write about.
His hobbies were gardening, raising farm animals, hunting, fishing, reading, good story telling and good old fashion conversing with friends. He was always there to lend a hand, add a positive note and to get a laugh from human follies. David's passing will leave a big hole in this universe and he will be missed. The people he touched will always remember David Trexler.
Survivors include his wife, Aileen; son, David Allen Trexler; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Ann and Josh Caldwell; grandchildren Brian Lattig, Christopher Caldwell, Russell Caldwell and Jenna Pugsley; three great-grandchildren; brothers Clifford Trexler and Arthur Trexler and sister, Geneva McDough.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Terri Suzann Lattig; brother, Melvin Roy Trexler; and sisters Erma Hartstock and Beatrice Jolly.
Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements.
He wished that there be no public visitation or funeral.
He was born May 18, 1929, in Johnson County, Ill., to Roy Melvin and Willie Mae (Sullivan) Trexler.
He married Aileen Walker on June 18, 1960, in Kankakee, Ill.; together they shared almost 49 years of marriage.
As a young person, David worked with his father farming, logging and rafting logs down the rivers in southern Illinois. When he moved to
California, he owned his own AAA service center. He moved to Grass Valley in 1972 and started a 17-year career as a real estate salesperson with Golden State Realty, where he was the top producer for 14 years.
David was known for his no nonsense, down home honesty and truthfulness. His handshake and his word were his bond. His friends, family and business associates will remember him for this. David always rooted for the underdog, the working man and family. In later years, this led him to write a newspaper column called The Spaghetti Farmer, where he championed causes and chided bureaucratic follies of local and state government. He said, given the politics in Illinois, that there was always something to write about.
His hobbies were gardening, raising farm animals, hunting, fishing, reading, good story telling and good old fashion conversing with friends. He was always there to lend a hand, add a positive note and to get a laugh from human follies. David's passing will leave a big hole in this universe and he will be missed. The people he touched will always remember David Trexler.
Survivors include his wife, Aileen; son, David Allen Trexler; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Ann and Josh Caldwell; grandchildren Brian Lattig, Christopher Caldwell, Russell Caldwell and Jenna Pugsley; three great-grandchildren; brothers Clifford Trexler and Arthur Trexler and sister, Geneva McDough.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Terri Suzann Lattig; brother, Melvin Roy Trexler; and sisters Erma Hartstock and Beatrice Jolly.
Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements.
