Donald J. Trulock

Donald J. Trulock, 71, of Kingsford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 17, 2017. He was born November 17, 1945 in Kingsford, son of the late John and Delores (Wood) Trulock. Don enlisted in the U.S. Army and was extremely proud to serve his country. He was a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran, receiving several decorations and citations. Last Saturday, Don was awarded with the Bronze Star, which he had not yet received, for his meritorious service in a combat zone during the war. Don married Betty Rousseau on July 28, 1973 in Iron Mountain. He attended American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford. Throughout his life, Don always remained dedicated to veterans and was a life member of the V.F.W., the sons of the American Legion and the Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 where he was a past post commander. He, along with several others, was instrumental in the construction of the U.P. Veterans Memorial on top of Pine Mountain. Don was a kind hearted man and donated to many charitable organizations, two of his favorites being Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time at camp and most recently spending the summers at Rivers Bend Campground. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Don is survived by his wife of 44 years, Betty; a son, Trever (Christa) Trulock of Green Bay; a daughter, Theresa Gillespie of Baltimore, MD; grandchildren, Trenton Trulock, and Raven, Andrew and Jackie; brothers, Robert (Kathy) Trulock of Kingsford, John (Robin) Trulock of Niagara, William “Bill” Trulock of Illinois and Terry Trulock of Kingsford; sisters, Sandy (Ron) Hosking of Kingsford, Cindy (Tom) Oien of Iron Mountain and Julie Trulock (Jack) of Kingsford; many nieces and nephews; his hunting partner, Wayne Larson; and good friends which were part of the “lunch group”, Ken Davis, Larry Dabb, and Chuck Lantz. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 21, 2017 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Funeral services will follow at 1:00pm at the funeral home. Fr. Joseph Gouin will officiate. Burial will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. Brad Trulock, JJ Trulock, Mark Trulock, Jake Trulock, Shane Trulock, and Jack Gustin will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Dabb, Kenny Davis, Wayne Larson, and Sam Parr. The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 will conduct military graveside honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the U.P. Veterans Memorial in Iron Mountain. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Don Trulock online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Donald J. Trulock

November 17, 1945 - August 17, 2017