Richard Alan "Rick" Trobridge, 60, of Wabash, died at 6:08 a.m, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 29, 1962, in Muncie, to Richard Leon and Mary Alice (Sheets) Trobridge.
Rick was a 1981 graduate of Eastbrook High School and received his Associate Degree in Law Enforcement from Vincennes University. He married Janene Heupel in Garrett, on Sept. 14, 1985. Rick worked at Salamonie Reservoir State Park for 35 years, and also wrote and published poetry. He enjoyed playing and listening to music, and also enjoyed his cat, Phoebe.
He is survived by his wife, Janene Trobridge of Wabash; brother, Clint Trobridge of Plainfield, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash.
Preferred memorials are the Animal Shelter of Wabash County or the American Heart Association. The memorial guest book for Rick may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
