Wayne Glen Trobee, 81, of Ninnekah, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, September 20th, 2021. Wayne was born on May 22, 1940 in Arnold, Nebraska to Frank and Mattie Trobee.
Wayne was raised in Nebraska and graduated from Arnold High School in 1958. Wayne came to Oklahoma to attend Southern Nazarene University to prepare for a future in business and Ministry. While attending school and working as a mechanic in Bethany Wayne met Bonnie Elam in 1958. They have been married for 60 years. They were blessed with 3 children Jackie, Vickie and Wesley. Wayne worked hard to provide for his family as a certified Chevrolet journey man mechanic and in 1976 started Wayne's Portable Welding he built oilfield drilling rigs all over the state. Wayne also fabricated portable bridges and all types and sizes of oilfield equipment. Upon retirement Wayne moved to Ninnekah Oklahoma to raise cows and restore antique cars such as his 1949 Chevy Suburban, 1962 Corvair and several others that belonged to friends and neighbors. He never stopped welding and continued to amaze people by his welding creations. Wayne loved God, spending time with family and friends. He loved helping people in need, always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. He will be greatly missed by all whom knew him.
Wayne was preceded in death by his:
Parents, Frank and Mattie Irene Trobee;
Siblings: Doria, Fern, Francis, Bob, and Roy.
He leaves behind his:
Wife, Bonnie;
Daughter, Jackie Davis and husband Ron;
Son, Wesley Trobee;
Grandchildren: Brian Davis and wife Lindsay, Sara Chilcoat and husband Justen, Wajer Tiffin-Trobee and wife Hannah, and Colson Clevelle-Trobee;
Great-grandchildren: Braxton, Blake, Madison Davis, Avery, Kennedy, Harper, and Davis Grey Chilcoat;
Mother-in-law, Margret Elam;
Nieces and Nephews: Bobby, Buddy, Billy Trobee, Larry, Ron, Ken and Mary Spooner.