Robert L. Trimpl, Retired Lt. Col. USAF

Robert L. Trimpl, age 86, Retired Lt. Col. USAF, of Noblesville passed away surrounded by his family on October 14, 2024. He was born April 26, 1938 in Peoria, Illinois, the son of the late William Weston Sr. and Don Lorene (Hasenjaeger) Trimpl. He married Alice Thanet Kelly on October 19, 1963. She preceded him in passing on April 18, 2003. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in passing by his three siblings: William W. Trimpl, Jr., Shirley Fitch and Norma Thompson.

Bob proudly and honorably served in the United States Air Force for 22 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1982. He then began his second career with USA Group as a manager in Loan Services and retired 14 years later as the Vice-President of Loan Conversion. Bob filled his days doing what he loved, serving his community and being active in the church. He was a member of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church where he was Lay reader, a former Vestry member and a member of the Saturday Men’s Prayer Group. Bob never knew a stranger and loved meeting and talking with people. He was a Docent at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential House/Site for 14 years and he volunteered countless hours visiting patients at both St. Vincent's Hospital on 86th Street and the Roudebush VA Medical Center. He was a member of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) where he and a number of other veterans created a Program called Veterans in the Classroom. They traveled to schools around Indianapolis to speak with and educate students about different conflicts as well as the different branches of military service. 

He was a lifetime member of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) Fraternity; a Freemason of the Grand Lodge of Iowa; a member of the American Legion and a member of the Hamilton County Civil War Round Table (HCCWRT). He enjoyed playing euchre at the Noblesville Senior Citizens Center and was quick to make a friend at every turn. He was a devoted father and grandfather who will be deeply missed. He is survived by three children: Karen (Scott) Brewer of Noblesville, IN; Bob W. Trimpl of Indianapolis, IN; and Donna Pittsley of Fishers, IN; and five grandchildren: Derrick Trimpl, Amber Trimpl, Rachel (Jake) Cyran, Ben Pittsley and Ally Pittsley. 

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 1st, 2024, at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 1402 West Main Street, Carmel, IN 46032. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Humane Society for Hamilton County, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site or the White River Chapter of MOAA. Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.flannerbuchanan.com.