Judith L. “Judy” Trout, 81, of Breinigsville, formerly of New Tripoli, died March 24, 2024, in Lehigh Valley Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born in her childhood home on 7th S., Allentown, the youngest daughter of the late Willard and Elizabeth (Gruver) Frick.

She was married to Richard E. Trout, who died in 1999 and was the longtime companion of Robert “Bob” T. Trout.

She attended William Allen High School, and later was a valued employee holding various positions in manufacturing working at the former Kempton Sportswear, Armstrong World Industries, Lehigh Cordage and First Image, ultimately retiring from United Service Company.

Anyone who knew her would agree she loved animals, in particular cardinals, collecting beer steins, Barbies and antiques.

But above all, she enjoyed a good meal and a little bling.

She will be remembered for her smile, her wave and ‘the look.’

She was hugely proud of her daughters. Sherri and Chris, loved her sons-in-law, David and Scott, like her own, and cherished each of her grandsons.

She was also fortunate enough to have found love not once, but twice in her life.

Her survivors include daughters Sherri Schmoekel (David) of Garland, Texas, and Christine Thompson (Scott) of Lititz; sister Mary Jane Heyer of Kutztown; loving companion, Bob Trout, of Breinigsville; grandsons Travis, Kyle and Devin Schmoekel, and Jared Thompson; and great-grandson Jean-Luc Burns.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her oldest sister, Nancy Zundel.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

Contributions may be made to the SPCA, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 52, Fogelsville, PA 18051.

Arrangements were made by Keller Funeral Home, Fogelsville.