Bobby Wayne Trumbla

*Bobby Trumbla went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2012. He is survived by his wife Tresa of 43 years, sons Shannon (deceased), Chad, Christopher, daughter Rachael, and grandson Chase. For twenty years between 1965 – 1985 he served in the U.S. Army as an instructor at Fort Bliss, served seven and a half years as part of the 32nd AADCOM in Germany, and help developed the Patriot missile system. While a member of the Armed Forces, Bobby was recognized multiple times by receiving the Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation (2nd Leaf Cluster), Meritorious Service Medal (3rd Oak Leaf Cluster), and designated as an honor graduate of the 4th Army NCO Academy. During his post military career, Bobby was a defense contractor and was eventually asked to start Glacier Technologies. As President and CEO of Glacier Technologies Bobby grew the corporation from 2 employees to over 400 employees nationwide in a few short years. Because of his efforts, the Small Business Association and the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognized Glacier Technologies with the Small Business of the Year Award in 2011. In addition to making it a priority to bring jobs to the El Paso area, it was his leadership that brought Glacier Technologies to support battalions that made their home at Fort Bliss. Always involved in the community around him, Bobby was an active member of the Eastwood Church of Christ, serving as an elder for twenty years. Bobby was also Chairman of the Board for Christian Schools of El Paso and gave his full support to the school. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm at Eastwood Church of Christ, 10104 Album. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to Christian Schools of El Paso in his memory (10104 Album, El Paso, TX, 79925). A great man has left a big void in our world and will be truly missed. Service entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.