Donald M. Trotter was born in New Orleans, LA to the late Henry Trotter and Mildred J. McDonald. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the age of 61. Mr. Trotter was a proud graduate of L.B. Landry High School and a high ranking member of the United States Army National Guard. He worked for the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans and Veolia Water North America. Devoted father of Brandon, Brittany and Brian Trotter. Husband of Fredrika B. Trotter. Brother of Hilda Armstead, Diane Brumfield (Tyrone), Paul Trotter, Sr. (Lois) and Paulette Cooper. Proud grandfather of Jaylin Trotter, Balen Trotter, Brooklyn Allen and Milan Trotter; Also survived by cousins, Carl Kelly and Ronald Trotter; Godchildren, Germaine Thurmond, La'Neisha Kelly and Enchantra Arceneaux; Mother in law, Bernice B. Riley; Sisters and brother-in-law, Cheryl Bonds, Jenifer Arceneaux and Edward Arceneaux, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.Relatives and friends; Pastor, officers and members of St. John Divine Missionary Baptist Church; Staff and Employees of Veolia Water are invited to attend the funeral. A Celebration of Life honoring Mr. Donald M. Trotter will be held at St. John Divine Missionary Baptist Church, 1763 N. Derbigny Street on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 10 AM, Rev. Alex Wesco, Jr. Officiating. Interment Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Dr., Slidell, LA 70460. Visitation 8 AM IN THE CHURCH.