Trugan

Mike Trugan, 98, of Middlesex Township, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022.

He was born March 7, 1924, in Madera, Clearfield County, and was the son of the late George and Susan Trugan.

He attended and graduated from Bigler High School.

After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army/Air Force and became a gunner in a B-17. He flew 17 successful missions over Germany in World War II and was honorably discharged.

He then went on to attend Utilities Engineering School in Chicago. Mike worked for Beckwith Machinery Company for 35 years as service manager, and then as human resources director.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown. Mike was a 50-year life member of the John E. Mair Lodge in Mars and was also a 32nd Degree Mason.

Mike loved the outdoors, but his passion was golf, which he played until the age of 96. He shared this with his son, grandson and golf league every Thursday night. He also passed his love of hunting on to his son and both grandchildren, and they spent countless hours together making memories, riding dirt bikes and quads. He enjoyed fishing and vacation trips to Canada. He loved watching the Pittsburgh sports teams; he loved the Pirates.

Mike is survived by his son, Guy Trugan, and his wife, Sarah, of Mars; his granddaughter, Lauren, and her husband, Mike Campbell; his great-granddaughter, Phoebe; his grandson, Ryan Trugan, and his wife, Nataleigh; great-grandson, Brooks; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Mike was preceded in death by his loving wife of 27 years, Cecil (Caylor) Trugan; his son, Kim Trugan; sister, Anne Percy; and longtime companion, Faye Brown.

TRUGAN — Friends of Mike Trugan, who died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, are invited to a graveside service with military honors at 11 a.m. Friday at Mars Cemetery, Dobson Road, Mars.

Arrangements are under the direction of the MCDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars.

Condolences may be left at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.

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