Troy Dutenhoeffer

Troy Odell Anthony Dutenhoeffer, affectionately known as "Troy Boy" and "TOAD," passed away on January 12, 2026, in Castle Rock, Colorado, at the age of 59. Born on November 26, 1966, in Denver, Colorado, Troy brought joy and creativity into the lives of those around him from an early age.

Troy was raised in Castle Rock and graduated from Douglas County High School. He later pursued his passion for design by earning a diploma in Graphic Design from the Denver Institute of Technology. His artistic spirit remained a defining part of his life, expressed through his paintings, nature-inspired wall art, and custom-designed graphics for wedding announcements and greeting cards.

Throughout his varied career, Troy held several roles that reflected both his work ethic and versatility. He worked as a high school janitor and a locator for underground utilities before joining Signature Flight Support as a flight line supervisor—a position he held with pride. One of the most memorable moments of his professional life came during his time at Signature when he was hand-selected, along with two colleagues, to tow the retired space shuttle Discovery from Dulles International Airport to its final home at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. As he approached retirement, Troy continued to contribute to his community through his work at Lowe’s Home Improvement.

Troy’s creativity extended well beyond the workplace. He was an avid artist who often gave pencil drawings as heartfelt gifts to loved ones. His mother fondly recalls a drawing of a mother bear with her two cubs set against the backdrop of Perry Park. For his father, he sketched the iconic "Big Boy" locomotive—an homage to their shared appreciation for trains. Other personal pieces were also gifted to his grandparents and remain cherished mementos.

A lover of the outdoors, Troy found peace in nature. He enjoyed hiking and camping year-round—even braving winter conditions to pitch a tent near mountain lakes or streams. His fascination with model trains was another lifelong passion; he meticulously painted and assembled HO and N gauge locomotives and cars with remarkable attention to detail.

Troy is survived by his son Jacob Dutenhoeffer; daughter Grayce Dutenhoeffer; father Larry Dutenhoeffer; mother Carol Dutenhoeffer; brother Darin Dutenhoeffer; sister Dawn (Dutenhoeffer) and Lee Kent; as well as niece Cheyanne (Kent) and Codey Farnsworth; niece Sheridyn (Kent) and Brandon Harkin and nephew Colton Kent; all of Castle Rock as well great-nieces, and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Jacob and Magdalena (Klein) Dutenhoeffer of Ipswich, South Dakota; and maternal grandparents Howard and Elverda (Halverson) Schoof of Castle Rock, Colorado.

From childhood laughter that earned him the nickname “Troy Boy” to his confirmation name, Anthony, that changed his initials into “TOAD,” Troy embraced life with humor and heart. His legacy lives on through the art he created, the memories he made outdoors under starlit skies, and the love he shared with family and his loving dog Bauer.

May his memory bring comfort to all who knew him. A Memorial Gathering will be held on January 23, 2026, from 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM at Front Range Church 3333 Timber Mill Pkwy., Castle Rock, Colorado. Please provide donations to American Heart Association or St. Jude Hospital in liew of flowers.