Gerard Phillip "Gerry" Trissel, 92, of Virginia, Illinois, died Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Cass County Senior Living in Virginia.

He was born May 30, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Leroy Marcus and Grace Mary (Jones) Trissel. Gerry married Dolores L. Collins in 1960 in Akron, Ohio, and they shared sixty-three years of marriage together before she passed away in December of 2023.

He is survived by his children, Val (Rick) Lenover of Virginia, Chris (Brenda) Trissel of Ashville, NC, Daniel (Ruth) Trissel of Ashland, Leigh Anne (Tony) Millner of Viriginia, and Jennifer (Brian) Thompkins of Mascoutah. Gerry is also survived by his grandchildren, Nick (Jessica) Lenover, Zack Lenover, Madelyn (Robbie) Edwards, Amanda Boughter, Meghan (Brandon) Green, Kelsey Tibbs, Lily Trissel, Grace Trissel, Ryan (Sydney) Trissel, Alex Trissel, Tyler Trissel, T.J. Anderson, Justin Anderson, Holly (Matt) Arnold, Jessie Millner, Josie Millner, Wyatt Millner, Cole Millner, and Gabriel Thompkins; and ten great grandchildren with one on the way.

Gerry was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Grace Mary Trissel; wife, Dolores Trissel; son, Gary "Bo" Trissel; daughter, Amy Noel Trissel; and siblings, Roy, Jim, Grace Mary Ley, Bob, John, and Dick.

He graduated high school in Ohio, where he grew up. He then went on to Kent State University, earning his bachelor's degree in business in 1956. Gerry started his own tax service business and was known as the "Tax Man" to many. He owned and operated Trissel Tax Service for over forty years, working out of his home and an office in Ashland.

Gerry was a big Cleveland Sports fan; he followed the Cleveland Indians, Browns, and Cavaliers. He enjoyed playing sudoku and listening to Hank Williams Sr.'s music.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A private burial will be held at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is assisting the family with arrangements.