Joan L. Trinkel, 93, Rockport

Joan L. Trinkel, 93, of Rockport, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Willowdale Village in Dale, Indiana.

Joan was born in Spencer County, Indiana on June 16, 1930, to the late Wesley and Sadie (Patmore) Ludwig.

Joan was a graduate of Dale High School class of 1947. She started working at the Dale State Bank at age 16 and retired as the Senior Vice President in 1994 after more than 40 years of service. She was an active member of Zion United Church of Christ, Zion Women’s Guild, church board, Parish West Board, and enjoyed playing the organ for 18 years. She was also a member of Spier Spencer County
Chapter of the D.A.R. and Friends of Lincoln State Park.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Trinkel; daughter, Susan Carey; sisters, Weltha
Espenlaub, Rosella Burke; infant sister, Alberta Ludwig.

Joan is survived by her son, Steven Trinkel and his wife, Marilyn of Rockport; son-in-law, Douglas Carey and his wife, Linda of Rockport; grandchildren, Andrea Wildeman, Adam Trinkel, Megan Shumaker and her husband, Douglas; Shannon Carey, Jason Carey and his wife, Christy; great-grandchildren, Edward Wildeman, Matthew Wildeman, Makenna Shumaker, and Declan Shumaker.

Services are 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Zion United Church of Christ in Chrisney, Indiana with Pastor Steve Bennett officiating. Burial is in Zion Centerville Cemetery.

Visitation is from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2023, at Boultinghouse Funeral Home Youngblood Chapel at 36 E. Market St. Chrisney, IN 47611 and from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Zion
United Church of Christ.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Centerville Cemetery mailing address: 64 West C.R. 750 North Rockport, IN 47635

Friends may send a condolence to the family at www.BoultinghouseFuneralHome.com.