Obituary of Roger Allen Trumbull

Mr. Roger Allen Trumbull, 77, of St. Hwy. 5s, Fort Plain, New York died Monday, December 17, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Born on April 29, 1935 in Little Falls, NY, he was the son of Harold Trumbull and Hazel Getman Trumbull. He was a lifelong area resident that was educated at the Sand Hill School and a graduate of Fort Plain High School, class of 1952. Mr. Trumbull was an Organic Farmer and previous Dairy Farmer on his family farm from 1956 to present. He became an Organic Farmer in 1982. He was also a dealer for Fertrell Co., dealing in organic minerals and supplements. He was of Methodist faith. Mr. Trumbull enjoyed spending time with his family. On February 23, 1957, Roger was married to Carolyn Prall. Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage. Mr. Trumbull was predeceased by his brother, Richard James Trumbull on December 3, 2012. Mr. Trumbull is survived by his wife, Carolyn Trumbull of Fort Plain, NY; 2 daughters, Teris and Daryl of Johnstown, NY, Alaine and Matt of Stone Arabia, NY; son, Brian and Dawn of Fort Plain, NY; grandchildren, Aaron, Kaitlin, Evan, Taylor; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Noon at the Chapel of Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, Inc., 20 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, NY with Rev. Alan Griffith officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 10:00am-12:00pm at the funeral home. Following the service the family would like to invite everyone to the Fort Plain Elks for food and fellowship. Contributions in memory of Mr. Roger A. Trumbull may be made to the Charity of One's choice.