Michael John Trefren
April 15, 1943 – July 10, 2018
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Michael “Mike” Trefren passed away at Tampa General Hospital on July 10, 2018.
Mike was born April 15, 1943, in Richland Center, Wis. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1961 after high school graduation. After several duty stations, he went to Vietnam in 1968. During the last year of his duty he became a pen pal with Jane. Mike and Jane were married in 1971 in Toledo, Ohio.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
As a married couple they moved to Hawaii. In 1973 their first son was born. Their next duty station was Norfolk, Va. Their second son was born. After time in Idaho and New Jersey, Mike retired from the U.S. Navy. Mike started his next chapter in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He worked to help open the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). After 20 years in New Mexico the couple moved to Florida to enjoy retirement.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
After several cruises and trips, Mike started his chapter of volunteerism. In Sun City Center he volunteered for his church, SCC Security Patrol, and became a member of the Interfaith Council. He soon volunteered at the Nearly New Shop where he greeted everyone. Mike was a Boy Scout leader, life member of VFW and active member of DAV.
Mike was a beloved husband, a devoted father and grandfather, a loving brother; a helpful friend and a fierce patriot.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents, four siblings and his in-laws. Mike is survived by his wife Jane; sons Scott (Renata) and Todd (Katherine); grandson Ian; sister Patricia Clement (Dennis) and brother Thomas (Sharron). Mike has four brothers-in-law and five sisters-in law. Mike is survived by many nephews and nieces. Mike’s passing affected his family, his friends and his community in a profound way.
A Celebration of Life was held at Redeemer Lutheran Church on July 13, 2018. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Chief Michael J. Trefren, USN to Sun City Center Veterans Memorial at Sun City Center Charitable Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 6105, Sun City Center, FL 33573.
Michael “Mike” Trefren passed away at Tampa General Hospital on July 10, 2018.
Mike was born April 15, 1943, in Richland Center, Wis. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1961 after high school graduation. After several duty stations, he went to Vietnam in 1968. During the last year of his duty he became a pen pal with Jane. Mike and Jane were married in 1971 in Toledo, Ohio.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
As a married couple they moved to Hawaii. In 1973 their first son was born. Their next duty station was Norfolk, Va. Their second son was born. After time in Idaho and New Jersey, Mike retired from the U.S. Navy. Mike started his next chapter in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He worked to help open the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). After 20 years in New Mexico the couple moved to Florida to enjoy retirement.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
After several cruises and trips, Mike started his chapter of volunteerism. In Sun City Center he volunteered for his church, SCC Security Patrol, and became a member of the Interfaith Council. He soon volunteered at the Nearly New Shop where he greeted everyone. Mike was a Boy Scout leader, life member of VFW and active member of DAV.
Mike was a beloved husband, a devoted father and grandfather, a loving brother; a helpful friend and a fierce patriot.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents, four siblings and his in-laws. Mike is survived by his wife Jane; sons Scott (Renata) and Todd (Katherine); grandson Ian; sister Patricia Clement (Dennis) and brother Thomas (Sharron). Mike has four brothers-in-law and five sisters-in law. Mike is survived by many nephews and nieces. Mike’s passing affected his family, his friends and his community in a profound way.
A Celebration of Life was held at Redeemer Lutheran Church on July 13, 2018. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Chief Michael J. Trefren, USN to Sun City Center Veterans Memorial at Sun City Center Charitable Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 6105, Sun City Center, FL 33573.