Todd Lee Croy, age 50 of Milford, IN, died at 11:18 am on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Goshen General Hospital after a 14-month battle with cancer. Todd was born on October 20, 1974 in South Bend, IN to Randall and Bonita “Bonnie” (Collins) Croy. He was a 1994 NorthWood High School graduate and was a 3-sport standout for the Panthers. Todd earned 11 of 12 possible high school letters, 3 in football, 4 in wrestling and 4 in track. He was a captain on the 1993 state runner-up football team where he excelled at running back and on defensive line. On the wrestling mat, Todd had a career record of 126-24 and was a two-time state-qualifier, qualifying at both 189 lbs and Heavyweight and finishing 6th in 1994. Todd also qualified for the state track and field meet in the shot put. He will be remembered as one of NorthWood High School’s great competitors. Todd loved football and was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers. Todd worked as a truck driver and loved his time on the road. He was most recently employed by Maple Leaf Farms in Milford. Todd was proud to be a trucker and enjoyed going to the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY. Todd never met a stranger and was a friend to all. He was very humble and always tried to put those around him first. He loved family gatherings and cookouts where he would often be found playing corn hole and harassing his children, nieces and nephews. Todd loved his family deeply; he was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and uncle. His family meant the world to him and he will be greatly missed. Todd is survived by his wife, Linda Croy of Milford, IN; 10 children: Courtney Fox of Nappanee, IN, Heather Ankrom of Milford, IN, Hailee Berndt of Milford, IN, Tyler (Hayley) Croy of Elkhart, IN, Justin Croy of Goshen, IN, Emily Croy of New Paris, IN, Cambria Newman of Milford, IN, Chloee Newman of Nappanee, IN, Caley Newman of Bremen, IN, and Caiden Newman of Bremen, IN; 14 grandchildren; father, Randy Croy of Gravelton, IN; 3 brothers: Rod (Candi) Croy of Gravelton, Craig (Stacy) Croy of Cape Coral, FL, and Dustin Croy of Milford, IN. Todd was preceded in death by his mother. Visitation will be held from 4-6 pm on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 and a Memorial Service will begin at 6pm at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.
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