Dr. Gerald D. “Jerry” Trullinger, PHD
Dr. Gerald D. “Jerry” Trullinger, PHD
May 7, 1933 – September 30, 2005
Gerald Dean "Jerry" Trullinger, 72, of Marshalltown, died Sept. 30, 2005 at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center surrounded by his caring and loving family, and the care of Iowa River Hospice.
Son of Dorris and Isaac Trullinger. and husband of Loretta Lynn Bartles.
Burial of the cremains, with military rites conducted by the VFW Post No. 839, in the Riverside Cemetery.
Left to mourn his loss is his best friend and loving wife Loretta; children Mark (Ann) Trullinger of Manning, Carmi (Norm) Olson of Nevada and Jeri (Perry) Meyer of Waukee; grandchildren Mark Jr. and Megan Trullinger, Camron, Lindi and Lalli Olson, and Matthew, Ryan and Emily Meyer; great-grandchildren Mark III and Lance Trullinger, and Jaydon and Bailey Cantrell; his mother Dorris of Farragut; sister Faye (James) Bredensteiner of Farragut; sister-in-law Liva Eitzen of Marshalltown, Lila Latta of Bedford, Texas and Alice Trullinger of Marco Island, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
In death he has rejoined his father Isaac and brother Leonard.
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Jerry Trullinger was a member of the Farragut High School Class of 1951, and played 6-man football for Coach Dale Hackett. In 1949, he was named 3rd Team All-State and in 1950, he was a member of the All-State 2nd Team
He began his overall career in education and coaching with a two-year stint in Stanton, Iowa before transferring to Clarinda in 1958. He concluded his coaching duties when he transitioned into school administration, becoming the Principal of Clarinda High School in 1964. He later moved out of the district in 1970 to pursue further administrative roles in Marshalltown
1958–1959 (Rebuilding Era): Trullinger took over a shifting roster in his first two years, transitioning the Cardinals into a physically demanding, run-heavy offense.
1960 (Foundation Season): Returning with seven senior lettermen, his team established defensive resilience across the region.
1961 (Championship Run): Led the Cardinals to the Hawkeye 7 Conference title, establishing Clarinda as a Southwest Iowa powerhouse.
1962 (Title Defense): Successfully defended the conference crown. A notable 1962 highlight included a dominant shut-out victory against regional rival Atlantic.
1963 (Final Season): Wrapped up his head coaching career with a winning record before stepping into administration full-time in 1964.
