Doris "Dottie" Trout

Doris L. Trout, age 99, lovingly known as “Dottie” by family and friends, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 16, 2025, in Fairborn, Ohio. She was born on November 14, 1926, in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Leslie and Ethel Roe. At the early age of 14, Dottie met the love of her life, Max Trout. They were married in 1945 in Riverside, CA, where Max was stationed as he started his Air Force career. Together, they shared 65 wonderful years before Max’s passing in 2010. Being a military spouse, their life together was an adventure calling places like Germany, France, Massachusetts, Florida, Kansas and Ohio home. During retirement, home was between Colorado and Arizona; also, traveling in their camper, with their beloved dogs, discovering new places and visiting life-long friends. South Pasadena, Florida was eventually called home where they enjoyed their golden years. Dottie had a passion for many things, especially reading, collecting books, tending to her many plants, playing the piano and walking, enjoying the outdoors. In her younger days, always finding a 5K to run, and never missed a chance to dance with Max. Whether relaxing with a glass of wine, listening to her favorite CDs or watching classic shows, like Lawrence Welk, Dottie exuded charm, grace and a zest for life. Dottie was truly one of a kind who lived life to the fullest, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and the art of enjoying every moment. “Oh my”, Dottie’s favorite phrase, is etched in our minds, and she will forever be remembered as the matriarch of her family. In addition to her parents, Dottie is also preceded in death by her husband, Max D. Trout; eldest son Stephen “Steve” W. Trout; granddaughter, Kathleen Washabaugh; sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Jack Patterson. Survivors include her son, R. Andrew and Mary Trout of Pueblo, Colorado; son, Thomas and Katherine S. Trout of Springfield, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Katherine Ann Trout of Enon, Ohio. Surviving grandchildren are Stefanie Patsiavos; Christopher and Megan Trout; Brandy and Jared Edens; Jean and Katie Trout; Suzanne Anderson; Matthew Trout; Sarah Trout; Crystal and Zach Gittings; Amber and Blaine Stewart. Dottie is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; and nieces, Terry Sweet and Peggy Gamber. With the assistance of Adkins Funeral Home, Dottie’s inurnment and family service will follow, at a later date, at Bay Pines National Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Florida where Dottie will be reunited with her beloved husband.

Doris "Dottie" Trout

November 14, 1926 - November 16, 2025