Wm. Russell Trotter Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Wm. Russell Trotter in Oakland, Nebraska, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 7, 2025 at the age of 99. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Wm. Russell leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Grover Trotter and Hazel Etta Trotter (Fairchild); and his wife Betty Jane Corbin. He is survived by: his children, Barbara Jane, Brenda Jo and David Russell; his sisters, Ellen Karlin of Fremont, NE and Alma Jensen of Cedar Bluffs, NE; his sister-in-law Alicia Trotter of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; and his siblings' children, Barbara Frank (Steve) of Westmoreland, KS, Brenda of Oakland, NE and David Trotter (Sara) of Rochester, MN. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.