ROBERT “BOB” TRENTON

He was born August 16, 1942, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Kermit Charles and Charlotte Margene Hoose Trenton.

Bob was a graduate of the Linsly Military Institute and West Liberty State College, where he played basketball. In addition to basketball, he also played football and baseball at Linsly. He was a devoted educator at Webster School and was revered and loved by his students. He later worked as a bricklayer with his father for Trenton Construction, and built many of the schools, churches and banks in the Ohio Valley, as well as many buildings at Oglebay Park. His master craftsmanship and bricklaying/stone masonry handiwork can be seen all throughout the valley: the brick pathway in the Oglebay gardens, Wilson Lodge, St. Michael’s school, Jebbia’s Market just to name a few. Later in life, he managed over 65 rental apartments in Triadelphia. He also was a businessman and established Trenton Enterprises which managed the Tavern and Bubble and Tumble in South Wheeling, as well as the Corner Bar and Grill and Triumph Trophies in Triadelphia.

He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and a Eucharistic minister at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. In addition to being a very involved parishioner.

Bob was a wonderful father, and a loving & devoted husband. He was also a devoted and loyal son to his parents. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend with a generous heart and a giving spirit, always willing to lend a helping hand. He chose to see the best in others, believed in giving everyone a chance, and rooted for the underdog.

Bob was a star athlete in high school and college and his passion for sports carried on throughout his life. He was the director of the St. Vincent Basketball Tournament for several years (an event that he held near and dear to his heart). He also managed the Elm Grove Civics Baseball team for several years, and brought a semi- professional basketball team (the Wheeling Pioneers) to the valley. He was also a member of several champion winning pool and dart leagues.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Kalo.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sylvia Helen Geimer Trenton; 5 children, Donn Trenton, Slade Camplese Trenton, Heather (Patrick) Reiter, Hollie (Chad) Adams & Tanner Trenton; and 12 grandchildren, Dylan, Cameron, Tayler, Ashton, Jaydon, Hayden, Savannah, Ava, Haylee, Bella, Bo & Beckham.

Friends will be received on Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Kepner Funeral Homes, 166 Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV (#304-242-2311). Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Chapel Hill Road, Triadelphia, WV 26059 with Father Praveen Mallela as celebrant. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Vincent School Athletic Department.

Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral. com