Elroy "Roy" Troyer

Elroy “Roy” Troyer, 95, of Goshen went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully at his home with family by his side on November 21, 2019.

Roy was born on “Groundhog Day,” Feb. 2, 1924 in Elkhart County, to Samuel and Sarah (Yoder) Troyer.  On June 15, 1946 he married Alberta Cross at Griner Mennonite Church in Middlebury.

A member of North Goshen Mennonite Church since 1952, Roy taught Sunday school, served as the church treasurer, and was a part of numerous committees. He was also a member of Goshen Rotary, and served on the board at First State Bank.

In the late 40’s brothers Alvin and Roy purchased a poultry farm in Vandalia, Michigan.  Due to the size of the farm it was unable to support both families. Roy set out in his 1941 Hudson, and began selling dressed chickens from the trunk of his car to grocery stores and restaurants.

In the 50's Al decided he preferred farming while Roy and his family moved to Indiana and continued the distribution business. With a commitment to hard work he purchased the abandoned Pringle & Roth processing plant on State Road 4, which then later became Troyer's Poultry, currently named Troyer Foods.  In 1987 at the age of 65, he retired and sold the business.

In 1993, due to glaucoma, Roy lost his eyesight and was declared officially blind.  He accepted his blindness with grace.  His good spirits and constant optimism about his condition were an inspiration to many.

Roy’s wife, Alberta, survives, along with three daughters, Sue A. (Roger) Egli of Goshen, LaVonda K. (Rick) Waldron of New Paris, Jolene F. (Glen) Miller of Goshen; three sons, Steve C. Troyer of Union, Michigan, Kermit L. (Micki) Troyer of Middlebury, LaVon J. (Paige) Troyer of Bristol; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; a sister, Edith Herschberger of Goshen; brother, Ora (Mary) Troyer of Goshen; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Troyer of Goshen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson Dustin Troyer; sisters, Ada Steury, Ida Riegsecker; and brothers, Alvin, Howard, Samuel, and Floyd Troyer.

The family wishes to thank the many care givers for their care and support.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 2-8 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 4 p.m. at North Goshen Mennonite Church, 501 N. 8 ^th Street, Goshen.  Jerry Wittrig, Pastor Emeritus, will officiate the service.

Private family graveside services will take place at Miller 8 Square Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Glaucoma Research Foundation.