George Richard Trigg, Class of 1958
George Richard Trigg, age 84 of Prospect, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at his home. George was born January 15, 1936 in Martins Ferry, Ohio and raised in Shadyside Ohio. He was a graduate of Muskingum College. Lived in Washington DC; El Paso, TX; Springfield, OH; Richmond, IN; Columbus, OH; Carmel, IN; Prospect, OH. George worked as an engineer for most of his career. He worked for Westinghouse, International Harvester, Philco-Ford, Westinghouse, PPG, Whirlpool, and Ransburg. He also used his powder coating engineering expertise to consult for various industries. He served as EMT for several years and briefly as Fire chief for Minerva Park. George was an avid car buff, plus he enjoyed traveling, camping, playing volleyball, racquetball and handball. He was fond of World War II history. In recent years, George was a regular attendee of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Prospect Ohio. Had a very dry sense of humor and quick wit, he especially enjoyed puns. Loving husband of Nancy Trigg; father to Mark (Kristi) Trigg , Gretchen (Paul) Lisi, Nancy Winrow, and Greg (Jill) Trigg; Step-Father to Jerry (aka, Bones) Price, Gary (Paula) Price, and Mike (Mary) Price; Brother to Ruth Campbell; Grandfather and Great Grandfather to many; Uncle to several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, George F. and Nancy (nee Miller) Trigg; wife Marlene (nee Mackey) Trigg; brother-in-law Tom Campbell; son-in-law Jason Winrow and step-son Larry Price.