Troyer, Glenn V. (1921-2003)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2003 Sep 29 p. 8

Birth date: 1921 Nov 16

text of obituary:

GLENN V. TROYER

Glenn V. Troyer, 81, of Union City, Pa., died suddenly Aug. 22, 2003, of a heart attack. He was born Nov. 16, 1921, to Perry and Elsa (Roth) Troyer in Milford, Neb.

At age 16 his family moved to Erie County, Pa., for better agricultural opportunities due to a drought in Nebraska.

He married Mary Phyllis Yoder on June 24, 1950.

He and his brother, John, began a potato farming operation in 1946. He continued to be active in his agri-businesses with his son, Ron, until his death. He was active in his community, participating in various local, state and national organizations, including being a longtime member of Mennonite Economic Development Associates. He was a member of Beaverdam Mennonite Church of Corry.

His priorities centered on his Christian faith and family relationships. In the winter, he resided with his wife, Mary, at their home in Sarasota, Fla., where they enjoyed golf and their many friends.

Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Barbara Springer and her husband, Roger, of Carlisle, Karen Ramseyer and her husband, Dennis, of Wooster, Ohio, and Debra Bontrager and her husband, Mervin, of Smithville, Ohio; a son, Ronald and his wife, Debora, of Waterford; four sisters, Vera McDonald and Shirley Peachey of Sarasota, Fla., Thelma Hurst of Waterford and Carol Peachey of Myakka City, Fla.; two brothers, Eugene of Cambridge Springs and Cleo of Meadville; and 15 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Paul; and a sister, Dorothy Troyer.

Funeral services were at Beaverdam Mennonite Church. Burial was in Beaverdam Lawn Cemetery in Corry.