Robert "Marty" Trometter

Robert Martin “Marty” Trometter, 82 of Indian Lake, NY passed peacefully into the Kingdom of God on January 13th, 2025.  He is with his Lord and Savior.

Marty is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Joan Marie and his children; Kathleen Lewis and husband Ari and Sherri Audia and husband Bill.  His grandchildren: NYPD Officer Billy Audia, Anna Audia, Abbey Audia and Sophia Lewis who will always remember their time with Pop Pop at the lake.

He became an Eagle Scout in 1958 for Troop/Post 79.

Marty graduated from Cranford High School in 1960 where he met the love of his life Joan.

He attended both Maine Maritime Academy and NY Institute of Technology.

Marty then joined the US Army April 16, 1961, and proudly served in Germany until returning to Fort Hamilton, NY to be Honorably discharged in March 1964.

He and Joan were married on June 15, 1963, and they resided for the first 6 months in Stuttgart, Germany and then moved back to New Jersey.  In 1967 they bought their first home in Brick, NJ where he and Joan raised daughters Kathy and Sherri.

Marty had a long-standing career starting in 1964 at S. M. Electric Co, Inc.  At first he work in the field as an electrician (member IBEW 102) and then was brought into the office management by the owner Peter V. Cheche Sr.. Marty became the Purchasing Manager and Fleet Manager until his retirement on February 25, 2005.  His outstanding loyalty and work ethic was admired by all who worked with and for him.  Mr. Cheche considered Marty family and trusted him with many of his personal dealings as well because of his dedication.  Marty would often speak of his time at S. M. Electric Co with great fondness and sincere appreciation for the team he worked with.

While living in Brick, NJ Marty was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church.  He served as Deacon and helped to manage the building fund.  Later after retirement he would become a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sayville, NY.

When Marty retired in February 2005, he and Joan sold their home in Brick, NJ and moved permanently to their home they built in Indian Lake, NY.  This had been their dream for years.  Marty became active in the community and was the President and then Vice President of the Squaw Brook HOA in Birch Hills where their log home was located.  Marty took his duties very seriously and worked to keep the roads maintained and water clean and tested, among many other duties.

The entire family created beautiful memories on the boat Marty purchased in remembrance of his own dad.  The home Marty and Joan built when they retired hosted many vacations and long weekends for friends and family.  Marty taught the grandkids to waterski and fish although not much was ever caught.  These times were the most precious to Marty watching his grandchildren grow up to become young adults.

Marty was a proud member of the American Legion Post 1392 Indian Lake, NY.  He was awarded a plaque for Outstanding and Devoted Service recently on December 7, 2024.  This meant the world to Marty who lived his whole life honoring veterans who served this country.  Marty was a proud and patriotic man who loved his country and served with admiration for those who gave their all.

A Celebration of Life will be conducted 10 am Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Miller Funeral Home to honor and appreciate the generous man, the husband, the dad, the Pop Pop, and the friend.

In Lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of the following charities that Marty followed and supported for many years:  The Open door Pregnancy Center in Toms River, NJ www.theopendoornj.org or Travis Mills Foundation who support recalibrated veterans and their families, www.travismillsfoundation.org

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