Lewis Trussell, 92, of San Marcos, a member of a pioneering San Diego County family passed away January 5, 2013. He was born October 16, 1920 in San Marcos, the son of Wilmer Trussell and Frances Lewis Trussell. He was raised on the family dairy farm, attended San Marcos Elementary School, Escondido High School, and Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. He was a pitcher on the Cal Poly baseball team. Mr. Trussell was a long-time member of the San Marcos United Methodist Church and President of the Board of Trustees. He was instrumental in the formation of the San Marcos School District; a member of the San Marcos Historical Society; was a Mason and belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star. He was an avid square dancer and caller, belonging to several clubs including Palomar Square Dance Association. He was a lieutenant in the Army Air Corps during World War II, flying fifty bombing missions over Europe and Africa.
He was married for thirty-five years to Jean Frazee Trussell, a member of one of the oldest families in North County. Her grandfather, Isaac Frazee, built the castle in Moosa Canyon, which Old Castle Road is named after.
Mr. Trussell is survived by his three daughters: Drinda Pennini, Diana Corbin and Donna Trussell; four granddaughters: Daniela Pennini, Nicole Peacock, Heidi Oldenburg and KuiYan Trussell; two great-grandsons: Scott Applegarth and Nathan Peacock; and two sons-in-law: Michael Pennini and Kelly Corbin.
A memorial service will be held at McLeod Mortuary Chapel on Wednesday January 9th at eleven AM, officiated by Rev. Dr. Tae Kim of the San Marcos United Methodist Church.
The family has suggested that those who care to do so, in lieu of flowers, make contributions to their favorite veteran's charity.
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