Arthur Junior Trissel, age 96, of Merritt Island, Florida, passed away on October 14, 2019 at the nearby Rockledge Hospital. Born July 9, 1923 in Dayton, Ohio. After serving in World War II, he married the love of his life, Phyllis, for a marriage lasting 73 years until his death. After having four sons they moved to Fort Lauderdale Florida, then Winter Haven, and then Merritt Island. Arthur was the last surviving member of his generation of the Trissel family. He is survived by Phyllis and sons David, Mike, Mark, and Tim and will be fondly remembered by many.
A viewing will be held Thursday October 17 at 9:30 am at Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home in Merritt Island Florida and a graveside service at 1 pm at the Veterans Administration Cape Canaveral National Cemetery at Mims, Florida just north of Titusville.