Gerald "Jerry" Troxel

Sending heart felt condolences to Coaches family and friends. Unfortunately I am just seeing this and couldn´t go without expressing how loved he was/is. Coach Troxel was a special and considerate coach. I was scared to learn to swim and I used to tell him It was that time of the month so I didn´t have to get in the water. He always said " just dress and sit on the edge, and I´ll give you a participation for the day." He knew (). Until we meet again. I´ll let you know I still can´t swim.

Coach Troxel was my very first baseball coach when I played in Junedale in Gary, Indiana. Coach Troxel was very good friends with my grandpa Harry Szulborski. Coach Troxel was such a good coach and person. He was my grandfathers buddy until his passing in 2018. Sad to hear of his passing. I only found out of his passing accouple of days ago. So sorry to his family for their loss. Coach Troxel was a great man.

I graduated, from Wallace, with Jerry in '58. He was a good guy. I extend my condolences to his wife and entire family.

Coach was my first and favorite coach. Because of him I played college basketball. He asked me to play on the team at Nobel Elementary School basketball team and anyone that knows Coach, knows there was no way you could let him down. He taught me a hook shot! He taught me more about being a young adult. Give 100%, be fair and never let your teammates down. He had a way of inspiring people. I still remember how good it felt when I did something that made Coach smile! He was truly an...

Sad to hear of the passing of coach Troxel. I have fond memories of him. He was my baseball coach, coached gym classes and a wonderful person. He was always very supportive and positive.

Good guy!!!

Judy, Stacey,Wendy & Jeff Just want to say I´m sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your families love all

Jerry was a Good Man & he was always happy to see John Goss & myself when we officiated Basketball Games at Wirt ! May he Rest In Peace !

Coach Troxel taught me to drive. He was so patient with all the teenagers in Driver´s Ed! May he Rest In Peace. My condolences to his family. Please know that Coach positively impacted so many young lives! Holly Rodino Breese Wm A Wirt Class of 1980