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Charles Richard Trommer 1923 - 2017

Charles Richard Trommer of New York County, New York United States was born on June 25, 1923 in New York, and died at age 94 years old on October 2, 2017 at Pāpa‘aloa in Hawaii County, HI. Charles Trommer was buried at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery 110 Laimana St, in Hilo.

Charles Richard Trommer
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New York County, New York United States
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June 25, 1923
New York, New York County, New York, United States
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  • Introduction

    Charles Richard Trommer was born on June 25, 1923, in Manhattan, New York City, to David Dewey Daniel Trompeter (1897-1977) and Blanche Lazarus (1898-1988). Sadly, Charles' older brother, Martin Trompeter (1920-1922), did not survive past the age of 2. Charles grew up in New York City and graduated from high school before attending Lowell Technological Institute in Lowell, Massachusetts. In 1949, he graduated from the institute, and in the following year, he graduated from the Lowell Textile Institute. While studying, Charles was a member of Tau Epsilon Sigma and the AATCC. In 1948, Charles married Marina Eria Trommer, and they had a daughter named Karen Trommer Casper and a son, Kenneth Robert Trommer (1949-1973). During World War II, Charles served in the Air Corps. After his military service, he moved to Hawaii, where he became a Professor of Chemistry and Horticulture at the University of Hawaii, Hilo.
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    June 25, 1923
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    New York, New York County, New York United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. Charles and both of his parents were born and raised in New York City. His maternal grandparents Isidore Lazarovits and Lena Leni Reichard were from Hungary. His paternal grandparents Herman Chaim Trompeter and Kate Elsner were from Austria.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Charles was born and raised in New York City. At age 18, he was living on East 83 Street with his mother, Balnche Trommer and her mother, Lena Lazarus, who was Charles's maternal grandmother. He later moved to Hilo, Hawaii. In the 1940 census, he was listed as being an "American Citizen born Abroad" however most records show his birth in New York.

  • Early Life & Education

    He was a high school graduate and went on to attend college. He graduated from the Lowell Technological Institute ( Lowell, Massachusetts, USA) in 1949 and in 1950, graduated from the Lowell Textile Institute. While in school, he was a member of Tau Epsilon Sigma and the AATCC.

  • Military Service

    Charles Trommer enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps on April 4, 1942. He was 22 years old at the time of his enlistment and was registered as a white male. Trommer was 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighed 128 pounds. He had a dark complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. His next of kin was his mother, Blanche Trommer. As a member of the Army Air Corps, Trommer would have undergone rigorous training to prepare him for his duties in the military. This would have included physical fitness training, weapons training, and aviation-specific training. He was enlisted for the duration of the war, which means he served until the end of World War II in 1945.

  • Professional Career

    Mr. Trommer was a professor of chemistry and horticulture at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Charles was a member of many groups and organizations including being a member of the Hilo Concert Society, Viria Society, Orchid Society, Big Island Association of Nurserymen, Water Garden Society, Bamboo Society, Horticulture Society, Palm Society, and Navy League.
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    October 2, 2017
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    Pāpa‘aloa in Hawaii County, Hawaii 96773, United States
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    East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery 110 Laimana St, in Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii 96720, United States
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  • Obituary

    Charles Richard Trommer, 94, of Ninole, died October 2, 2017 at home. Born in New York City, he was a professor of chemistry and horticulture at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, U.S. Air Force World War II veteran, and member of Hilo Concert Society, Viria Society, Orchid Society, Big Island Association of Nurserymen, Water Garden Society, Bamboo Society, Horticulture Society, Palm Society, and Navy League. Visitation from 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, October 13, 2017, at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo; funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No.2. No monetary gifts. Survived by wife, Marina Eria Trommer; daughter, Karen Casper; and two grandchildren, Kenneth and Robert. Source: Dodo Mortuary
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Charles Richard Trommer- Lowell Textile Institute
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1950 Senior yearbook photo of Charles Trommer from the Lowell Textile Institute. He was a member of Tau Epsilon Sigma and AATCC (2, 3, 4).
Date & Place: at Lowell Textile Institute in Lowell, Massachusetts United States
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