Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Gary W. Trobridge, age 77. of Portland passed away Wednesday September 1, 2021 of cancer at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond. He was born in Portland on August 4, 1944 the son of Walter and Marie (Pro) Trobridge. He was married on January 28, 1967 to Phyllis Sue Smith who survives. Gary was retired from Fullenkamp Machine in Portland as an engineer, designer and salesman. He also had worked at CTS in Berne. He served in the US Army from 1967-1969. He was a member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Jay County Fairboard for thirty three years where he served as Treasurer for fourteen years. He also belonged to Portland Morning Optimists, Jay County FFA Advisory Board, Portland Economical Development, American Legion Post #211, Tri State Gas Engine and Tractor Association, Vintage Motorbike Club, 1962 Portland High School graduate and 1967 graduate of Allied Institute of Technology in Chicago.

Surviving are his wife Phyllis Sue Trobridge, one son Greg Trobridge (wife Kacy) of Flossmoor, Illinois, one brother Mike Trobridge (wife Diana) of Portland, one sister Sharon Craig (Kerry Dailey) of Bryant, one grandson Griffin Trobridge and several nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services has be held in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Hugh Kelly presiding. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery west of Bryant. Memorials can be made to Skills Track Program at John Jay Center for Learning. Online condolences at www.baird-freeman.com