Margrette E. Trotter Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Margrette E. Trotter (Milwaukee, Wisconsin). Margrette, born on July 30, 1936 in Watonga, Oklahoma, passed away on July 4, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Margrette for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Margrette’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Esau Trotter and Etta Mae Trotter; her children, Maureen Annette Young and Darrin Keith Richardson; and her grandsons, Joseph Young and De'Angelo Richardson.
She is survived by: her children, Cheri Hughes (Jerome), Brian Richardson, Diedra Carlson (Joel), Rhonda Ronsman (Mark Zolecki) and Sean Hohensee (Jen). She is also survived by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Janus College Preparatory Arts Academy, a local school dedicated to providing high-quality arts education to underserved Milwaukee youth. Donations may be made at: https://www.jcpaainc.com.
