Robert Alan Trott Obituary
Robert (Skip) Alan Trott, 64, of Keokuk, passed away on August 9th, 2024, at the University of
Iowa Hospital after an unexpected illness.
Skip was born on January 19th, 1960, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of Robert W. and Myrtis
Trott. The family moved to Keokuk, Iowa in 1973 and he attended Keokuk Junior and Senior
High Schools, he graduated in 1978.
He worked at Hy-vee in his younger years and then later worked at ADM for 30 years, retiring in
2021. Skip thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and huntsman, he loved
camping and particularly trout fishing. He was excellent at fly-fishing and enjoyed this activity
in Northern Iowa and Pennsylvania. He had a special place in his heart for his hometown in the
state of Pennsylvania. He was a lifelong fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and also the Pittsburgh
Penguins and Pirates. Skip was a very likable, friendly, and generous guy. He never met a
stranger and was loved by his family very much.
Skip is survived by his parents Robert W. and Myrtis Trott of Keokuk; two daughters: Amanda
(Brent) Usery of Brooklyn, NY; Brooke Trott (John Theulen) of Colorado Springs, CO; two
sisters: Brenda (Steve) Nomeland of Milbank, SD; Aimee Slade of Keokuk; two nephews: Justin
Slade of Illinois; Leif (Faith) Nomeland of Owatonna, MN; three nieces: Audrey (Dustin)
Thornborrow of Sauk Rapids, MN; Lili (DJ) Ruby of Jamestown, ND; Jessica (CJ) Dunagan of
Keokuk. He also has six great nieces and three great nephews. He is also survived by two aunts:
Betty Pletz of Erie, Pennsylvania; Marge Butler of Pennsylvania and several cousins in
Pennsylvania and Florida.
He was preceded in death by both Maternal and Paternal grandparents; two uncles: Robert Pletz
and Don Butler.
A visitation will be held at Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk on Saturday, August 17th, 2024,
from 1:00 PM until time of services at 2:00. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 with Pastor
Tim Greenwald officiating. Cremation services will be accorded with burial being held at
Oakland Cemetery following services.
Printy Funeral Home of Keokuk is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Three Rivers Conservation Foundation, 2652 Hwy 61, Montrose,
IA, 52639.