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Ralph Troller Obituary
Ralph W. Troller, age 88, of Dyer, IN, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014. Beloved husband of Henrietta Troller, nee Witvliet. Devoted father of Patricia Troller(Special friend Judy Baum) and Shari (Jeffrey) Krajewski. Proud "papa" of Gina and Holly Krajewski. Dear brother of Jeanie (Raymond) Pecor, late George (Marian) Troller, late Thomas (June) Troller and the late Marie Reid. Special thanks to the staff at Golden Living in Valparaiso for their excellent care. Visitation Thursday, October 2, 2014, from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN 46311 with Rev. Mike Pitsenberger and Pastor Marv Van Someren officiating. Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Ralph was a W.W. II U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a general foreman for 40 years for Commonwealth-Edison and was a founding member of New Leaf Resources and served on its board for 16 years. Memorial contributions may be given to New Leaf Resources (2325 - 177th St. Lansing, IL 60438) or Alzheimer's Association (8430 Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631). For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit: www.SMITSFH.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Troller
Mike (Great Nephew) Troller
October 7, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Hennie. It's been many years since I last saw you Uncle Ralph. You always made me laugh and had a heart of gold. Rest in Peace.
Love Always
Your Great Nephew.
Joy VanDerAa
October 2, 2014
My deepest sympathies to you and your family with the passing of your father.
Sotero Lopez
October 2, 2014
Shari, my most sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father....
Joe and Cathy Yukon
October 2, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Troller family. My husband and I both worked with Ralph, he was a wonderful man.
Joe Montpetit
October 1, 2014
A good man and one of my mentors at Com-Ed.
Judith Laux
October 1, 2014
Henrietta, Pat and Shari...So sorry for your loss. Ralph was an awesome man.
Aseracare Hospice
October 1, 2014
Our staff offers our most sincere condolences at the loss of Ralph. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Sue Troller
September 30, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Judy Baum
September 30, 2014
If only we could see the splendour of the land
To which our loved ones are called from you and me
We'd understand
If only we could hear the welcome they receive
From old familiar voices all so dear
We would not grieve
If only we could know the reason why they went
We'd smile and wipe away the tears that flow
And wait content.
We will always love you, Ralph.
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Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Dyer2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN 46311
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