Gerald M. Trout

Gerald M. “Grizz” Trout, 79, formerly of Churchtown, died Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Hickory House in Honey Brook. Born in Churchtown, he was the son of the late Ira K. Trout, Sr., and Ruth Anna (Mattis) Trout.

Jerry worked as a truck driver for Terre Hill Concrete Products from 1983 until 2008, driving 900,000 miles without an accident. Jerry was an avid outdoorsman and greatly enjoyed birding.

He was a member of Churchtown United Methodist Church and many other organizations including, Northeastern Lancaster County Rod & Gun Club, Beartown Sportsmen’s Association, Penn-Dutch Rod & Gun Club, Safari Club International, Boone & Crockett Club, Lancaster County Conservancy, Wildland Conservancy Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Friends of the Springfield Armory, Second Amendment Foundation, Gun Owners of America, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Lancaster County Bird Club, National Street Rod Association, and was a life member of the National Rifle Association, North American Hunting Club and the NRA Whittington Founders Club.

Surviving is his brother, Ira K. Trout, Jr. of Denver and three nephews: James M. Trout, Ira C. Trout and Timothy P. Trout.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Charlotte Trout and a sister-in-law Mary (McCoy) Trout.

His funeral will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 12:30 PM at Churchtown United Methodist Church, 2170 Main Street, Narvon, PA, with Pastor Lisa Kurtz officiating. A viewing will be held at the church beginning at 11:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be in the United Methodist Cemetery of Churchtown immediately following the funeral.

The family would like to thank the staff of Hickory House for their exceptional care that they provided to Jerry.