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Troy Tousey Obituary

Tousey, Troy W.

Troy W. Tousey, 48, of Sheboygan, died Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at St. Nicholas Hospital, as a result of injuries received in a bicycle-car accident in the Town of Mosel.

Troy was the son of Tim and Vicki Tousey and was born September 24, 1963 in Alexandria, LA, Troy attended BayPort High School, Howard/Suamico, WI graduating in 1982. He then attended Northwestern University in Evanston IL, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Economics. On October 4, 1997 he was united in marriage to Marci Zink.

Troy was the founder of Open Mind Studios which he started in 1989 in Vail, CO. In 2002, Troy and Marci moved to Sheboygan where Troy opened Open Mind Studios in Sheboygan and Marci opened the YogaLoft.

Troy loved the outdoors and was an avid snowboarder when in Colorado. His summers were spent putting thousands of miles on his bicycle. He was a bicycle trainer for Maywood Environmental Park and most Wednesdays and Saturdays he could be found riding with his friends here in Sheboygan. Troy and his family had recently returned from their dream vacation where they visited France, Belgium, Holland and Spain. Troy enjoyed taking his son Tate to Packer Games. On a summer evening, Troy enjoyed hosting house concerts in his backyard surrounded by his Michigan Avenue friends and neighbors. He took great pride in cheering on his twins at their first triathalon Troy was vice-president of the etude Group Governing Board, which is part of the Sheboygan Area School District.

He is survived by his wife Marci; his eleven year old twins, Hannah and Tate; his parents, Tim and Vicki Tousey, Green Bay; his siblings Tim and Tommy Tousey, Tina (Eric) Gassman; his grandmother, Rosemary Tousey; his uncles, Vance (Pam) Verbrick and Richard (Linda) Tousey, his aunts, Gloria (Robert) Verkuilen, Arda (Robert) Smith and Joan Verbrick; his nephews, Tanner and Trevin Tousey and Barrett Gassman; his Godmother Jolayne (Ron) Vanlankveldt; his local in-laws Grace (John) Lover and Katharine Richards; many cousins, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, two uncles and one brother-in-law.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., June 10, 2012, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 310 Bluff Ave. Sheboygan, WI with Rev. James and Rev. Julia Hollister, co-officiating. Relatives and friends are welcome at the church on Saturday June 9, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and again on Sunday from 12:00 noon until the time of service.

A memorial fund has been established in his name.

Condolences may be emailed to the family at [email protected].

The family wants to extend a special thanks to all of our friends who have helped us during this time.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette on Jun. 8, 2012.
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You meant so much to me.

August 18, 2015

I miss you.

November 22, 2012

To the Tousey Family,
My heart goes out to you all. I didn't know Troy except for a couple of phone conversations, but I do remember him being a true gentleman. My blessings to you...

Don Levey

September 4, 2012

Marci,
I was shocked to hear about Troy's death. Please note that we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Pat Becker

June 12, 2012

I'm grateful to have gotten to know Troy and I'll continue to get to know him through his legacy: his family, his work and his accomplishments. Such a great man: such a great loss.

Alex Liosatos

June 11, 2012

Marci, Hannah and Tate
When I heard the terrible news about Troy, my heart sank and I cried. I can't even imagine the hurt and loss you feel. I babysat your adorable children for 6 years and Troy was a wonderful Father. I remember him as being a very carin, creative and down to earth person too. All though your loss is huge, I know God will make your gain bigger. My heart and prayers are with your family.

Matthew 5:4
Love Natalie

Natalie Schroeder

June 10, 2012

Marci,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Troy. I feel deeply for you and your family...such a sad loss. I will send positive and comforting thoughts your way every day as you work through the healing process.

Rebecca Letter

June 10, 2012

Tousey Family,

Sorry to hear about Troy. He was a classmate of mine at Bay Port. Ann Geiser (Piehl)

June 10, 2012

Dear Tousey Family,
I didn't know Troy but wanted to express my sympathy at this most difficult time. My daughter-in-law Diana is a good friend of Tina and that's how I knew about the accident. Troy sounds like a wonderful person and I'm looking forward to meeting him in the place that our Lord has prepared for us.
Peace, prayers and love to you all,
Emy Struve

June 10, 2012

Marci, Tate and Hannah, please know that my prayers for your comfort and peace are sent to you each and every day as you struggle with your pain and loss.

Marte Uner

June 10, 2012

We have continually thought of you and prayed for you over the last couple of days. So very sorry for your loss.

Amy & Ford

Amy Bell

June 9, 2012

Tim and Vicki,
I am so very sorry to hear about Troy. I will keep your entire family in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly and Andy Redard

Kelly/Andy Redard

June 9, 2012

Vicki and Tim, I just read about Troy in my e-mail and the shock and sorrow I feel for both of you. There just are not any words to express at a time as this. Our thoughts and prayers go out
to both of you and your entire family.
Gloria and Dick

June 9, 2012

Vicki and Tim, we are so very sorry to just read of Troy's accident. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. There just isn't adequate words to say what is in our hearts.
Gloria and Dick

June 9, 2012

My condolences, "Troy had just waved, Hi the day before" and given me a warm smile. He always walked by to go to the Yoga Loft as he passed my house on 7th and Michigan. I truly am sorry for your loss, I have experienced the same thing in a "tragic accident" and lost Eddie and father of my two young children a few years back. It's been the hardest thing I have ever gone through and no one will be able to say anything that will make a difference. Please know that there are people who truly care and understand, God Bless and Keep your family "WHOLE" If you need help, I'm your neighbor at 710 Michigan. I'll come and also check down the road, if you still need anything. Itzela Botzau/Rivera and children...................

Itzela Botzau

June 9, 2012

Vicki & Tim - There are no words to ease the pain of losing a child. Grief can be so hard, but I hope the special memories of your son help you cope. You are both in my prayers.

Audrey Schumacher Schedgick

June 8, 2012

Tim and Vicki:
I was shocked and saddened to read of Troy's passing. May your memories of a son who had a short but amazingly positive and productive life give you strength and peace in this difficult time.

Dave Johnson

June 8, 2012

Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family in your time on need.

Sarah Moericke

June 8, 2012

DearTim, Vicki and the entireTousey family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My brother Brian called me to tell me of the news about Troy. I remember the many times we use to visit you guys when we were younger and all the fun we had. God Bless you all.
Randy Marg

Randy Marg

June 8, 2012

Tim,
Sorry for the loss of your son.
God Bless.

Art Vyse

June 8, 2012

Marci, Tate, and Hannah,
Our prayers are with you during this time of loss. Troy always had a smile on his face as he walked Tate and Hannah to school. He loved his family.

Mark, Dionne & Brooklyn Landgraf

June 8, 2012

Tim & Vicky,
Can't tell you how shocked and saddened we are to hear the news of Troy's death. Our deepest sympathy to you both and Marci and the family. You are in our prayers. Our hearts ache for all of you. Love...

Harley & Carol Hietpas

June 8, 2012

My deepest sympathies to your family. I went to grade school with Troy at J.F. Kennendy in Green Bay.He was always very nice!! I will keep him in my prayers.

Shari Smith

June 8, 2012

Tim, Vicki and the entire Tousey family; my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep the memories close at heart and try to take comfort in knowing that he is with our Lord. God bless you all.

Marge Misoni-Pangrazzi

June 8, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to Marci and the family. You are in our prayers.

Brad Fleming and Julie Hirt

June 8, 2012

I wanted to express my sympathies to your entire family. I did not know Troy, but most Wednesdays and Saturdays I would be walking on Y with my dog and we would always exchange hello's as he went by and would be happy that I
"kept my dog at my side". He seemed to totally love riding. My thoughts and prayers are tith your family.
Laurie Fox
Hwy. 42 Sheboygan

June 8, 2012

Marci, and Family - my thought's are with you in this challenging time. Troy was a key player in our department at Kohler. Yes, his services were contracted but he held the reigns on a responsibilty we had to all our businesses within the Kitchen and Bath Group. He was steady and conscientious. He will be hard to replace.
With great respect, my condolences on behalf of the K&BA Industrial Design Group at Kohler Co.
Mary Reid, VP of Industrial Design

Mary Reid

June 8, 2012

Marci, Your senseless loss has left all of us practically speechless. You have our love, prayers and support, whenever and whatever you need.
Colleen Carney, Kohler, WI

Colleen Carney

June 8, 2012

Marci, my heart goes out to you and your children. Troy was a great friend, trust-worthy co-worker, amazingly loyal husband, and proud father. He will be sorely missed by all of his friends back in Colorado.

Jake Peters

June 8, 2012

Marci, Hannah and Tate,
I am so very sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you all. Cyndi Crimmins

Cyndi Crimmins

June 8, 2012

I am a fraternity brother of Troy. A buddy of mine and I went to a concert at Rosemont (Allstate) arena. It was jammed packed and slow going leaving the concert. My junker car overheated and blew out the radiator. We were stuck at 1:00am at the Rosemont. How did we get home? We called Troy. Woke him up and he drove and hour down and back to get us. No complaints. He was that kind of a man. That kind of a friend. The world is a better place for having had Troy in it. He will be missed.

Blake Hobson

June 8, 2012

Seeing God's blessings of love and peace shining upon you all at this time and forever more.

Katy Pruitt

June 8, 2012

Marci, if anything good can come out of this tragedy, it has inspired me to hug my family a little tighter, and to look them each in the eye and let them know how deeply I love them. I hope others have been touched in the same way. Please know you and Tate and Hannah are being covered in prayer, love and light! My heart goes out to your family. Peace to you, my friend.

Elise Cantrell

June 8, 2012

Marci, Hannah and Tate,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hope the caring thoughts of many and your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days ahead.
With my deepest sympathy,

Janel Kunert

June 8, 2012

Marci, Hannah, & Tate- It's difficult to express how much we care about you, and how much we will miss Troy. He was a wonderful friend, co-rider, community activist, party host, music maven, design colleague and will forever be a part of our collective lives and shared memories. We love you and hope for healing days ahead. - the RIchter-O'Connells

Dave & Susan Richter-O'Connell

June 8, 2012

I pray that Marci, Hannah and Tate will someday find some peace after Troy's senseless passing. The rest of us are left to question "why." Blessings to the entire family.

Colleen Carney

June 8, 2012

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