Who was Walter O. Trowbridge?

Former Monroe County Sheriff Walter O. Trowbridge, who has worked in law enforcement for nearly 40 years and is cited for establishing specialized investigative units.

He was born on January 22, 1930, in Monroe Michigan, to Cecil A. Trowbridge and Helen (Miller) Trowbridge and dedicated his life to public service. Walter was a 1948 graduate of Monroe Highschool and attended Michigan State University Business Management School.

Walter O. Trowbridge Obituary/Death Cause

Hard-working Monroe County Sheriff Walter O. Trowbridge, who spent about 40 years in law enforcement and was known for building specialized investigative units, died Wednesday surrounded by many family members. He is 92 years old. His actual cause of death has not been confirmed. He died on 14 September 2022.

Walter O. Trowbridge Funeral

A private memorial service will be held for Walter at a later date. Bacarella Funeral Home assists families with funeral arrangements.

Walter O. Trowbridge’s Wife

He was in the Air Force in Arizona when he met his future wife, Juanita. They were married for about 64 years before she died in 2015.

They also raised four children: Brenda, Cindy, Linda, and Robert, and had six grandchildren.

Walter O. Trowbridge Parents & Siblings

In addition to his beloved wife and his parents, Walter’s stepmother, brother Rossella (Rutledge) Trowbridge, died before him. Alvin and William R. Trowbridge, stepbrothers, William Rutledge and stepsisters, Marilyn (Rutledge) Johnson, son-in-law, John (Jack) Marcero, and his eldest grandson, Monroe Town Volunteer Fire Chief Joseph Liedel.

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Walter O. Trowbridge Career

A Korean War veteran, he served with the F4U Corsair Fighter Squadron VMF-251 in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Walter also served in the U.S. Air Force and spent 2 years at Komaki Air Force Base in Nagoya during the Korean War. After completing six years of military service, he was hired by Charles G. (Bud) Harrington on January 1, 1955, as chief deputy of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. He served for 32 years at the Sheriff’s office in the capacity of Chief Deputy and Under Sheriff and was elected Sheriff in 1984.

FAQs

• Who was Walter O. Trowbridge?
  Former Monroe County Sheriff Walter O. Trowbridge, who has worked in law enforcement.
• When was Walter O. Trowbridge born?
  He was born on January 22, 1930, in Monroe Michigan.
• When did Walter O. Trowbridge die?
  He died on 14 September 2022.
• How old was Walter O. Trowbridge?
  He was about 92 years old.
• Who was the wife of Walter O. Trowbridge?
  Juanita was the wife of Walter O. Trowbridge.