William was born on July 28, 1951, in Santa Clara County, California, to Sidney William Trott and Cathyleen Alice Mendenhall.
William dedicated more than two decades of his life to serving his country in the United States Air Force. During his military career, he served in military law enforcement, achieving the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) before retiring in 1992. His years of military service took him and his family to various locations before eventually settling in Michigan.
Following his military retirement, William dedicated 26 years to Holland Engineering Inc. Throughout his time with HEI, he played a vital role in the development of local and pipeline survey services, OQ Program, and overall safety efforts.
Outside of his professional life, William enjoyed fishing, golfing, and watching baseball. A devoted fan of the Detroit Tigers, he rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on his favorite team. However, his greatest joy was always his family. Known for many years as “Uncle Bill,” he later proudly embraced the cherished title of “Opa.” He treasured every moment spent with his children, grandchildren, great-nieces, nieces, and nephews, leaving behind a lasting legacy of love, laughter, and family. The memories he created and the lives he touched will be treasured forever by those who knew and loved him.
William is survived by his daughter, Kelly Nolasco (Steven) of Omaha, Nebraska, and his son, Jason Trott (Stacy) of Zeeland, Michigan; his cherished grandchildren, Jacob Trott, Nicholas Trott, and Kassidy Trott of Zeeland, Michigan; his sister-in-law, Barbara Furbush (Dan); his nephews, Daniel Furbush (Linda) and David Furbush (Theresa); and his great-nieces, Stephanie Furbush; Elizabeth Schreur (Kyle and Evelyn); Rebekah Bogart (Tim, Timothy and Elliot); Erica Wauchek (Derek); and Jessica Furbush, all of Holland, Michigan.
William was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Ann Trott, and his parents, Sidney William Trott and Cathyleen Alice Mendenhall.
Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m., on November 17, 2026, at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street, Holland, Michigan 49424. Family and friends are invited to gather and celebrate William’s life and share memories of the love, kindness, and joy he brought to those around him.
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