Loren D. Troyer

Loren D. Troyer, 84, of Nappanee, died at 1:12 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Goshen Hospital after an extended illness. He was born Feb. 9, 1939, in Hartville, Ohio, to Elmer J. and Saloma (Hochstetler) Troyer. Mr. Troyer lived most of his life in Nappanee. On Dec. 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; five 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 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 13, followed by Memorial Service beginning at 4 p.m. at First Mennonite Church, Nappanee. The Rev. Cami Coffin will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be given to shayleeslight.org, a not-for-profit organization to benefit ovarian cancer.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.