TROFATTER, DOUGLAS JAMES "DJ", age 61, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, November 3, at the Chase Run Community Center (3726 S Isabella Rd, Mt. Pleasant, MI) from 1- 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
DJ was born on July 18, 1958, in Saint Ignace, the son of Robert and Velma Trofatter. DJ enjoyed working on and fixing old cars. He was a tinkerer, great welder, and imaginative fabricator. DJ enjoyed collecting antiques firearms and knives. DJ loved exploring and scavenging with his metal detector, finding old coins.
DJ is survived by his siblings, Mary (James) Myszka, Rob Trofatter, Rick (Judy) Trofatter, Shannon (John) Shelton, William Trofatter, David (Angela) Trofatter, Gary Trofatter, and Dixie (Bryon) Cartledge; aunts, May Wiertalla and JoAnn Graham; longtime friend, Laurie Hilderbrand; and many nieces and nephews.
Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Velma.