Peter D. and Beverly J. Trone  

He began as a Woodcraft counselor in 1949. Went off into the militay in 1951 and returned in 1953. He was a graduate of the Culver Naval School. He worked year around until 1977 in summer admissions at Culver Military Academy.

In 1959 he was a part of the the organization of what today is the Plan Commission and BZA, of which a committe of concerened citizen's was formed on 15 June 1959 and the plan was adopted by the town of Culver and went into effect on 1st of January 1960. He retired in decemeber 2010 from the BZA after serving for 34 years . He was in his possession a booklet containing a copy of the first zoning ordiances printed in April of 1960, which could be the only remaining copy in existence.

Peter D. Trone Wins Top U, S. 1960 Census Post

Heads District Staff Of 458

The U. S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, has announced the appointment of Peter D. Trone of Culver as the Directorof the General Census of, 1960 for the Third Congressional District.

This Indiana District is comprised o f LaPorte, St. Joseph, Elkhart, and Marshall Counties. Census headquarters will be located in the new Library Building. 122 W. Wayne St,, South Bend.

As the Third District is the second largest in Indiana, population wise, a sizeable staff will be required, employing some 24 crewleaders and 422 enumerators to cover the four counties.

Mr. Trone will also have an office staff of some 10 or 1 2 persons, as technical directors, supervisors, and clerks. During the remainder of January and through February the testing and training of applicants for positions as clerks and enumerators will continue.

Peter Trone, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don. G. Trone, 2324 East Shore Lane, attended Butler University and Rollins College, Winter Park, Fla. He is a graduate of the Culver Summer Schools and was honored with the rank of Regimental Commander in 1948. Since 1949 he has been on the staff of instructors in the Summer Schools, and last year was promoted to the position of Division Commanderwith the rank of Major.

Active In Civic Affairs

He is a member of the Culver -Union Township Library Board, serving also as treasurer. "Pete" also has held the office of secretary-treasurer of the Culver Chamber of Commerce for the past three years, and has been active in the formation of t h e Culver Zoning and Planning Commission, of which he is also a member.

Mr. Trone is attending the U. S. Department of Commerce training School in Chicago this week, and upon completion of this period of training will return to open the Bureau of Census office and organize the large staff required to complete the forthcoming Census.He has had valuable experience in this line, as he recently completed his duties as Supervisor of Farma nd Agricultural Census for Marshall County which was taken this last fall. He demonstrated his organizational and executive abilitites in that census and as aresult was awarded the much more important and responsible position to which he has just been appointed. - Culver Citizen WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1960



1960, Jan 27 - Peter D. Trone, 31-year-old supervisor of the U.S. census in Indiana's 3rd Congressional District, uses a floor for district maps in his furniture-bare office In the basement of South Bend's new Public Library. Trone opened the district office Monday, He said furniture Is expected soon. Trone said the office eventually will be manned by a staff of 15. Trone, a Culver merchant, said the census in the district's four counties, St. Joseph, Elkhart, LaPorte and Marshall will begin April 1

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The Trones, who were married in 1974 line on Academy Road in Culver . They have one son Bradd J. Geariety, now in the United States Navy.

The Trones met when Brad and his mother came to Culver to investigate Bradd's enrollment in the Woodcraft Camp.

Beverly had lived in the Cleveland, Ohio area all of her life. Peter had grown up in Culver and Indianapolis.
Peter had been involved in local affairs for may years. He was treasurer of the family business, The Don Trone Shop, until the shop was closed in1978.

He now has a sales business. He has been a member of the Culver Town Plan Commission, and served one term as president. He was secretary of the Board of Zoning appeals. For ten years he was treasurer of the Culver Library Board. A long time member of the Makinkuckee Yacht Club, he was commodore in 1970. Peter is a member of the East Shore Lane Neighborhood Association and served 15 years as secretary. He attended Butler University.

From 1958 to 1985 Peter Trone was a high school football official. He was invited to officiate the first state playoffs in 1973, and was head linesman in the final game. He has bee assigned to the playoffs many times since.

Beverly, who attended Bowling Green State University, is a member of the library staff at the Culver Academies. She is a member of Kappa Kappa Kappa, and has been involved in the Tri Kappa "Christmas in July" benefit. She is a member of the MaxinkuckeeYacht Club.

The Trones are avid gardeners, supplying the neighborhood with produce each year. The Trones are Lutheran. - Peter Trone - History of Marshall County Indiana Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986 (Taylor Publishing Co., 1986, Publication # 357 of 1422) Marshall County Historical Society pg 430 Note Peter is the son of Donaldson G. Trone

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He has been active in the Lake Maxinkuckee Associaition, the Antiquarian and Historical Society of Culver and the county-wide wythougan Valley preservation council.

Trone lauded for Culver service lengthy BZA meeting In the event there is no Board of Zoning Appeals meeting in December, the board members took the opportunity at the end of November's meeting to thank chairman, Pete

Trone for his years' of service to Culver. After 34 years of service on Culver's planning and zoning boards, Trone has declined to be reappointed after his current term ends December 31. Trone first served on Culver's plan commission in the 1960's, and after a break of a few years, he again agreed to serve on the planning and zoning boards. He is currently serving as chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals, a position he has held for many years. BZA members noted his thorough knowledge of Culver's ordinance and his vast historical knowledge of the development of lake residences through the years. If the November BZA meeting was Trone's final act as chairman , it was a one of the 'more lengthy meetings of the board. There were four hearings for variances and one continuance from August to consider.... - Culver Citizen.

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Peter D. Trone Oct. 27, 1929 - Oct. 19, 2016

CULVER - Peter D. Trone of Culver, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at the age of 86.

Peter was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 27, 1929, the son of Donaldson and Almeda (Daum) Trone. He graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, and attended Butler University and Rollins College in Florida.

During the summers between 1946 and 1948 he attended Culver Military Academy Naval School, where he graduated as Midshipman Regimental Commander.

Pete was a Woodcraft Counselor and Instructor between 1949 and 1951.

In 1951 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and spent time in Germany until 1953.

Upon his return from Germany, Pete worked in the family business, The Don Trone Shop.

He continued his involvement at the Academy in 1953 and became Assistant Camp Director and Admissions Officer from 1962 to 1968 and Woodcraft Camp Director and Admissions Officer from 1969 to 1977. Continuing on staff during the summer, in 1960 Pete was also appointed Director of the General Census for the 3rd Congressional District by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

The Trones met when Brad and his mother came to Culver to investigate Bradd's enrollment in Woodcraft Camp at the Academy in 1972. Pete and Bev were married in 1974 in the Culver Memorial Chapel.

Pete has been involved in civic affairs for many years, serving as president of the Lake Association and on the Board of Zoning Appeals for 34 years. He also served on the Chamber of Commerce, Culver Plan Commission, Culver-Union Township Library Board, president of the Marshall County Historical Society, East Shore Lane Association, Board of Antiquarian and Historical Society. In 2004 the Culver Lions honored Pete as Citizen of the Year. In the many organizations he was involved with, his sense of good judgment and fairness was utilized and appreciated.

Trone's love of sailing kept him very involved on Lake Maxinkuckee, where he was president of the Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Council in 1995 and member of the Maxinkuckee Yacht Club since 1946, serving as Commodore in 1970. Pete said Lake Maxinkuckee was the prettiest lake in the state.

For 28 years Pete was a member of the St Joseph Valley Football Officials Association and had the honor of officiating in the state playoffs in 1973.

The Trones were longtime members of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church where Pete served as president of the Council for several years.

In retirement years Pete has enjoyed going to Bass Lake with the ROMEO group (Retired Old Men Eating Out) for lunch and conversation. What happens at Bass Lake stays at Bass Lake!

Pete is survived by his wife, Beverly (Knittle Geariety), stepson, Bradd J. (Lyn) Geariety of Tallahassee, Florida, and grandson, James Paul Geariety. He is also survived by brother-in-law, Richard J. (Norma) Knittle of Midland, Texas, cousin, Ann (Jeff) Blodgett of Jacksonville, Florida, and several nieces and nephews.

A time of visitation will be held at the Odom Funeral Home, Culver, on Friday, October 28, 2016, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM EST. Rev. Jeff Zell will officiate funeral services at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at 11:00 AM EST with one hour visitation prior to service. Interment will be at Washington Cemetery, Culver.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Gloria Dei Church Building Fund, 225 East Haney Ave., South Bend, Indiana 46613-2499; or to Marshall County Historical Society, 123 North Michigan St., Plymouth, Indiana 46563; or to a charity of donor's choice.

Condolences may be sent via the obituary page at www. odomfuneralhome. com.

The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is entrusted with arrangements.

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Beverly J. Trone of Culver, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the age of 89. Bev was born in Elyria, Ohio, on June 17, 1930, the daughter of James Knittle and Hilda Peterson Knittle.

She graduated from West Technical High School, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1948, and attended Bowling Green University.

February 6, 1952, in North Olmsted, Ohio, Bev married Robert M. Geariety. Bob and Bev welcomed their son Bradd J. Geariety into their family in 1961. Bob passed away in January, 1965. As anyone who knew her caring nature, Bev cared for him during his illness.

At the suggestion from family Bev brought Bradd to attend Culver Academy Woodcraft Camp in 1972. This is where Bradd met Pete Trone, a longtime Culver resident, Woodcraft Camp Director and Admissions Officer. Bradd thought his mother should also meet him.

Pete and Bev were married Aug. 18, 1974, in the Academy Chapel. They spent 42 years happily married in Culver, until Pete's death in 2016. They also spent many winters enjoying Fort Myers Beach, Fla.

She started part time as the secretary of the Culver Military Academy Library on Oct. 19, 1975. Bev then went to full time July 2, 1977, and retired March 26, 1993.

Beverly became quickly involved in the Culver community upon her marriage to Pete by immersing herself in Tri Kappa (now a member of the Associate Chapter), Bible Study and various Book Clubs.

Pete and Bev were both active in the Lake Maxinkuckee Yacht Club.

Bev was longtime and very active member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in South Bend.

The Trones spent their time between their home on Academy Road and the summer Trone cottage on East Shore Lane until 2000 when they built a new permanent home on The Lane. Both Pete and Bev enjoyed many cruises on Lake Maxinkuckee.

As a child of the Depression, Bev always had a positive attitude and giving spirit. Many will remember her baked goods, Pete's Dip and her seasoned pretzels. She will be missed by a large group of family and friends.

Bev is survived by her son Bradd J. (Lyn) Geariety of Tallahassee, Fla., grandson, James Paul Geariety of Sanford, Fla., brother Richard J. (Norma) Knittle of Midland, Texas and many loving nieces and nephews who have been a very important part of her life.

A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 4 - 7 p.m. EST at Odom Funeral Home, 104 E. Lakeshore Dr., Culver. Rev. Jeff Zell will officiate funeral services at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on Thursday, Oct., 10 at 11 a.m. EST with one hour visitation prior to service. Interment will be at 2 p.m. EST in Washington Cemetery, Culver.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 225 E. Haney Ave., South Bend, Ind., 46613-2499 or Marshall County Humane Society, 11165 13th Rd., Plymouth, Ind., 46563 or a charity of donors choice in her memory.

Condolences may be sent via the obituary page at www. odomfuneralhome. com.

The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is honored to be entrusted with arrangements. - Published in The Pilot News on Oct. 2, 2019