OBITUARY | 2011-12-19
Vernon D. Troyer, 84, of Strasburg, died Dec. 10, 2011, at his home, following a brief illness.
Born April 4, 1927, in Hartville, Vernon was the son of the late David and Katie Troyer. He was a truck driver for over 60 years, having retired this past October from Ohio Carrier, Dover. He was a member of Strasburg United Methodist Church. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and was stationed in Japan. He was a member of the Dover VFW and Eagles Lodge and the Pine Hill Hunting Club. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Vernon was preceded in death by his wife, Patty Troyer, who died Nov. 2 this year following 64 years of marriage.
Vernon will be sadly missed by his sons, Vernon (Deborah) Troyer, Randy (Jody) Troyer, Gary (Cindy) Troyer, and Rick Troyer, all of Strasburg, and Toby (Edith) Troyer of New Philadelphia; eight grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; sisters, Amanda (Emmanuel) Schlabach of Winesburg and Lucindia (Eli) Yoder of Wooster; brothers, Dave (Anna) Troyer of Berlin, Raymond (Ila) Troyer of Beach City, and Manassas (Carol) Troyer of Louisville; and his cockatiel buddy, Rocky.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Victoria Lynn Troyer; two brothers; and two sisters.
Services celebrating Vernon’s life will be held Dec. 21, at 1:30 p.m., at Strasburg United Methodist Church, with Rev. Lynda Masters officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his wife Patty in Dover Burial Park. Friends may call Dec. 20, from 5-8 p.m., at Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, Dover.
Those unable to attend or who may wish to express a fond memory of Vernon may sign his online guestbook at http://www.tolandherzig.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Strasburg United Methodist Church, 206 Second St. NW, Strasburg 44680; or Community Hospice, 201 W. Third St., Dover 44622.
