Frederick O. Trutnau
Frederick O. Trutnau, age 93, of Hamden, passed away suddenly on January 4, 2018. Born in New Haven on July 26, 1924, he was a son of the late Rudolph & Louise (Hoepfner) Trutnau. Frederick was predeceased by his wife Winifred (Kretz) Trutnau, his sister Ruth deCastillia, & brother Rudolph Trutnau. He is survived by his children, Paul F. Trutnau of Berkeley, CA, Ellen T. Moore & her husband Christian of East Earl, PA; and Christopher E. Trutnau of Wallingford; grandchildren, Jason Strange, Lauren Johnson, and Caitlin & Kara Trutnau, and several nieces & nephews. Frederick was a tool & die maker, retired from the Schick Corp. after 26 years of service. He was a WWII US Navy Veteran, a member of the Masons for over 67 years, a Past Master of their Connecticut Rock Lodge, a member of the New Haven Chorale, and a member of the National Camper Travelers, where he served as their Chaplain. Frederick was a devoted parishioner of Christ Lutheran Church in Hamden for many years and was a soloist in their choir. He also enjoyed playing golf and creating stained glass suncatchers. Friends may visit with his family on Monday, Jan, 8th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave, Hamden. During that time a Masonic Service will be held at 7:00 PM followed by his Funeral Service with Rev. Owen Sanderson & Rev. William Lee officiating. Burial with Military Honors will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 10th at 11:00 AM in Beaverdale Memorial Park, Section S, Hamden. Contributions in his memory may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 600 Shepard Ave., Hamden, CT 06514.
Uncle Fred touched our hearts and our soul. I am sure during his life review the elders in heaven will tell My Uncle, -Fred, you did good-. What would be a family gathering without his endless stories and his not so well delivered jokes (he would break out in laughter before delivering the punchline). A family dinner will not be same without him delivering the prayer. More importantly, there were his subtle ways that he showed all the -cousins- that he cared. May his humor and his stories be forever etched in our memories, and our love for him will live in our hearts. I enjoyed my journey with Uncle Fred and I wished him well in his travels, Farewell!