Franklin Frank Arthur Trostel

Frank Trostel had a wonderful life, suddenly cut short. From a modest beginning in Garrett, Indiana, he went on to go to Manchester College in North Manchester, followed by medical training at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He graduated 3rd in his class in 1961. Following graduation, he moved to Portland, Oregon, where he was in private practice for the next 34 years. He was loved by his patients, who depended on his expertise, as well as his wisdom, humor and practical advice to a wide range of problems. One of the favorite parts of his practice was the delivery of babies, whom he delivered, took care of to adulthood and helped deliver of babies of their own. He was deeply involved in the medical profession. Being Chief of Staff at Portland Osteopathic Hospital, serving as President and later Executive Director of the Oregon Osteopathic Association, being on the Board of Directors at Portland Osteopathic Hospital, serving as Acting Administrator and Medical Director for four years at the same hospital, were only the beginning of his involvement. He was appointed to the Board of Medical Examiners by Governor Bob Straub and reappointed by Governor Tom McCall. Many organizations and committees benefited from his participation. In addition to his very busy life in the medical community, he found time to start a family by marrying Dorothy Schreier. They had two daughters. Aviation had always been a passion, so in 1963 he became a pilot, qualifying for private, commercial and seaplane ratings, with an IFR endorsement. He joined the Oregon Civil Air Patrol, serving as Medical Officer and check pilot in the L19 Bird dog and Cherokee 180 aircraft. In 1969 he became a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner for the FAA. This was an aspect of his medical practice that he enormously enjoyed. Talking to pilots of the smallest single engine airplanes, to pilots of 747s and everything in between, was always a highlight of his day. He continued as Senior Aviation Medical Examiner until retirement in 2001. He and his second wife, Ariste Lapschee, moved to Bend, Oregon in 1996. They loved the area and the people. There he practiced medicine for 5 years in Sisters, OR, followed by 4 years at Volunteers in Medicine, upon retirement from private practice. The honors he received in the course of his professional life were numerous. Frank Trostel was a man of many interests. Medicine, aviation, wood-working, birding, wild flower hunting, photography, travel in the United States (Hawaii and the Southwest were favorite destinations), as well as Europe, he found engrossing. Spending time in Pacific City at the cabin there, for fishing, crabbing, boating and family get-togethers, were favorite pastimes. History, books, classical music (except opera) and languages, all filled his spare time. He was eternally curious about all aspects of life. One of the most important things in his life was his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ariste, his two daughters, Lisa and Jill, and step sons, Trent and Loren, all of whom are deeply saddened by his passing. In addition, there are six grandchildren, as well as his sister in Ohio and his brother in the Portland area. He had an extended family and many friends that he cherished and who cherished him. He will be greatly missed. Funeral Home: Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home New 105 NW Irving Ave Bend, OR US 97701

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Franklin Frank Arthur Trostel

April 4, 1936 - February 7, 2014