Elwin L. Trump Obituary (1927 - 2014)

Elwin L. Trump, 87 years of age, of Wymore passed away at the Wymore Good Samaritan Center Wednesday night, July 30, 2014. He was born on February 10, 1927 near Liberty, NE to Harley and Juanita (Kier) Trump and lived in the Wymore and Blue Springs area his entire life. He was a 1945 graduate of Blue Springs High School and had attended Peru State College. Elwin served his country in the United States Army from 1945-1947. He and Mildred Eisenhauer were married on March 16, 1947 in Blue Springs. Elwin had worked at Store Kraft Manufacturing in Beatrice for 40 years; authored travel articles for various publications; was a professional photographer; and served as a tour guide to over 35 countries. He was a member of the Blue Springs United Methodist Church and had served on the church board; and was member of the Wymore American Legion. Elwin enjoyed traveling, photography, metal detecting, Gem and rock hunting, woodworking, and was an avid E-Bay seller. Survivors include his wife Mildred; son Michael Trump and wife Susan of Beatrice; daughter Susan Stanley and husband Eldon of Lincoln; 3 grandchildren Jessica, Stephanie, and Josh; great grandchild Trevor; brother Wayne Trump and wife Betty of Albuquerque, NM; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Harley and Juanita (Kier) Trump; an infant daughter; and brother Dudley Trump and his wife Anna. Memorial services will be held at 10:30AM Monday, August 4, 2014 at the Blue Springs United Methodist Church with Reverend Lori Miller officiating. Inurnment will be in the Blue Springs Cemetery. Military graveside services will be provided by the Wymore American Legion. There will be no viewing or visitation. A family prayer service will be held at 10:15 AM Monday at the church. A memorial has been established to the family's choice with the funeral home in charge. Sign Elwin's online guest book at www.ghchapel.com. These services have been entrusted to the Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home in Wymore.