David Troendle

David “Dave” C. Troendle, age 73, of Mt. Vernon passed away March 4, 2020. David’s wish was to be cremated and have no visitation or services.

Dave was born January 30, 1947 in Lansing to Carl Henry and Rita G. (Schulze) Troendle. He graduated from St. George High School in Lansing. Dave worked at Rockwell Collins for 44 years from 1966 until 2010.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Freida Belle (Simmons) Troendle of Mount Vernon; his son, Carl Walter Troendle (girlfriend Candy Yocum) of Cedar Rapids; his siblings: Janice Keith of Venice, FL, Ellene Smith of West Union, Richard (Jan) Troendle of Cedar Rapids and Suzanne (Greg) Gilberson of Waukon; many nieces and nephews; and his faithful dogs, Oriole and Geronimo.

Dave is also survived by his brothers-in-law: Walter D. (Bonnie) Simmons of Cedar Rapids and Wesley A. Simmons of Cedar Rapids; his sisters-in-law: Velma Vogel of Marshalltown, Kathrine (Jim) Hoffman of Cedar Rapids and Linda (Ron) Hedlund of Cedar Rapids; many nieces and nephews on Freida’s side; and special friends John and Carol Thompson of Marion, Tina Webster and son Lenord of Hiawatha, Dale Yocum of Long Grove, Liz Kroul of Mount Vernon, and John and Kaylene Kroul of Mount Vernon.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Carolyn (Jim) Thorsten; two nieces, Tina Thorsten and Phillis Ali; and a brother-in-law, Virgil Smith.

Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services of Mount Vernon assisted the family. Condolences may be sent to: Freida Troendle, 263 Hwy. 1 South, Mt. Vernon, IA 52314.