Photo courtesy of Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home - Nappanee
Nappanee, Indiana
Feb 9, 1939 – Apr 8, 2023
Loren D. Troyer, age 84, of Nappanee, died at 1:12 am, Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Goshen Hospital after an extended illness. He was born February 9, 1939 in Hartville, OH to Elmer J. and Saloma (Hochstetler) Troyer. Mr. Troyer lived most of his life in Nappanee. On December 16, 1961, he married Erma M. Slabaugh in Nappanee.
Mr. Troyer had worked at Holiday Rambler and Monaco in the cabinet department. He retired from Country Wood Products. He had attended North Main Street Mennonite Church and was currently attending First Mennonite Church in Nappanee. Loren enjoyed working, fishing, radio control airplanes and having coffee with friends at Burger King.
Mr. Troyer is survived by his wife, Erma; children, Nelda (Ron) Bedward, Nappanee, Wendall (Shirley) Troyer, Milford, Brad (Elizabeth) Troyer, Elkhart; 5 grandchildren; brothers, Jonas (Betty) Troyer, Ohio, Raymond (Roxanne) Troyer, Ohio; sisters, Miriam (Mose) Gingerich, North Carolina, Margaret (Elton) Miller, Ohio, Betty (Perry) Miller, Ohio; and sister-in-law, Nancy Troyer, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Shaylee Bedward-Downs and brother, Willis Troyer.
Family and friends may call from 2-4 Thursday, April 13, 2023 followed by Memorial Service beginning at 4:00 pm at First Mennonite Church, Nappanee. Rev. Cami Coffin will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be given to shayleeslight.org, a not-for-profit organization to benefit ovarian cancer..
Read MoreI´m sorry for the families loss. I worked with Loren at Monaco in Elkhart. He was one of the nicest, most caring people I´ve ever met. He always made sure to say hi and ask how I was doing and treated everyone with respect and love. I hope he can just relax and fly his planes and enjoy them.
James Holley
April 15, 2023 | Work
I am sorry for your loss Erma, Nelda, Wendall, Brad, and your families. I have fond memories of Loren when we attended North Main. When we went through the last of my parents' things a year ago, I kept the small child's cupboard that Loren had made for us. Whenever I see it, I think of him. You are in my prayers. Karen (Slabach) Cender
Karen Cender
April 11, 2023 | Other
I have good memories of Loren as a neighbor, grade school classmate and remember when he left the Hartville Ohio area. Has been more than 60 years since our last contact. Blessings to Jonas & Betty and the rest of the Troyer family. Verda and I have been living in Lancaster PA for 50 years.
Robert Miller
April 09, 2023 | Lancaster, PA | Classmate
Our sympathies to the family!
Leon & Marie Wengerd
April 09, 2023 | Friend
