John Alfred Trudell, II

Major John Alfred Trudell II (retired), age 90, of Ocklawaha, Florida passed away at his home surrounded by family on August 16, 2025. He was born October 6, 1934 the son of the late John Alfred Trudell and Fern Agnes (Salgot) Trudell. John was a native of Jackson, Michigan before moving to Ocklawaha, Florida from Devil’s Elbow, Missouri in 1994. John was married in 1956 to Theresa (Bauer) Trudell, his high school sweetheart. He joined the Army in 1955 and was commissioned an officer in 1960. He was a pilot in the military and had two tours of duty in Vietnam and one in Korea before retiring in 1975. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He is a life member of the Knights of Columbus and demonstrated his faith by helping others and opening our home to those in need.  He will always be remembered for his selfless service to others. 

John Trudell is survived by his 7 children Helen Croslin (husband Terry), Mary Turner, Rose Cobb (husband George), John Trudell III (wife Angela), Stephen Trudell, Joseph Trudell, Dominic Trudell (wife Connie); 21 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren and counting, and 5 brothers and 3 sisters. 

He is preceded in death by his wife Theresa Rose Trudell, his parents and 4 brothers and 1 sister. 

A funeral mass for John will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Belleview on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services (5946 SE Robinson Road, Belleview, Florida 34420). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) (5817 Old Leeds Rd. | Irondale, AL 35210)   (https://sd.ewtn.com/love-and-understanding-of-god/).