Donald Richard Trost, 89, went to Heaven on January 17, 2019.
Born in Pleasant Hill, Ohio, he was the son of the late Vern and Eva Trost. He was preceded in death by an infant brother and sister. Don is survived by his loving wife, Joan, of 66 ½ years, son Steven (Robyn), son Stan, daughter Sylvia Good (Don), grandchildren Jesse Trost (Ashley), Ben Trost (Casey), Jeremy Trost, Joy Shull (Robbie), Josh Trost, Brooke Unruh (Kyle), Kyle Good, and Lauren Good, great-grandchildren Cherish Trost, Wyatt Trost, and Crosby Shull, and sister Doris Trost.
He taught science, mathematics and electronics for 21 years, followed by two years as Trade and Industrial Supervisor in Lima, Ohio. He then became Director of Education at Apollo Joint Vocational School, serving 17 years. After retiring, he and Joan moved to Lynchburg.
Don was always helping others, applying his building, electrical and plumbing experience, whether it was making or fixing things for others, or his Christian service. He was a deacon and youth leader for many years in Ohio. In Lynchburg, he and Joan led “Young At Heart” Seniors Ministry at Heritage Baptist, worked on various S.O.W.E.R.S. missions trips and an Indian Reservation mission. His perseverance, sense of humor, hard work, and loving involvement in the lives of all his family and friends will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A celebration of life will be held at Heritage Baptist Church Chapel at 1:00 Saturday, January 26th. Visitation will be 6:30-8:30 Friday, January 25th, at Tharp Funeral Home and one hour preceding the service on Saturday at Heritage Baptist Chapel.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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