OREGON - Jimmie Dale "Jim" Trolinger, age 79, of Oregon, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born on Oct. 14, 1944, in Licking, Mo., the son of James and Minnie (Casten) Trolinger.

Jim proudly served in the U.S. Army 25th Infantry and earned a Bronze Star Medal for his service in Vietnam. He left the service having earned the rank of sergeant. On April 8, 1967, Jim married Joyce Trolinger at Brooklyn Methodist Church. Prior to retirement, Jim worked as a machinist for BouMatic LLC for 40 years.

In his free time, Jim loved to fish and put on big fish fries for family and friends. His fishing adventures included trips to Canada. He also enjoyed hunting, golf, riding his moped, working in the yard, and helping his kids and grandkids with projects. Jim and Joyce enjoyed spending winters in Live Oak Park in Punta Gorda, Fla., and summers at the campground in Cumberland, Wis., with family and friends. Jim loved his Shih Tzus, Pooh, Bear and Yogi.

Jimmie is survived by his wife, Joyce; sons, David (Bobbi) Trolinger and John Trolinger; grandchildren, Scott, Shianne, Brady and Carter; great-grandchildren, Vivian and Wesson; his siblings, Danny, Sharon, Shirley, Kathy and Ronnie; many nieces, nephews and friends; and his beloved dog, Yogi. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Don; sister, Dorothy; and great-granddaughter, Kingsley.

A memorial service will be held at Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church, 201 Church St., Brooklyn, at 11 a.m. on Saturday May 4, 2024. Burial will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Gunderson Oregon Funeral and Cremation Care, 1150 Park St., Oregon, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church or Agrace HospiceCare would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park St.
(608) 835-3515

Jimmie Dale "Jim" Trolinger

October 14, 1944 - April 13, 2024

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