Darrell Gene Troyer, 83, of West Salem, Illinois passed Sunday, March 10, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 17, 1940 in Golden Gate, Illinois. He was the son of Elsie (Gillard) Troyer and Herschel Troyer.
Darrell served in the United States Military from 1964-1966 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri army base as a cook.
He was united in marriage to Sharon Powell on February 4, 1967. Together they shared 57 years of marriage.
Darrell graduated from Edwards County Senior High School in Albion in 1958. He worked for Highsmith & Company out of St. Francisville, Illinois building gas stations in several different states. He also worked for George Koch & Sons out of Evansville, Indiana as a sheet metal worker. He worked in Olney, Illinois in construction and helped build the Olney Central College. He also worked at Champion Laboratories as a Tool & Die maker, retiring after 34 years.
In Darrell’s retirement years, he spent many hours dedicated to the history of the area and genealogy of family and friends. Darrell loved sharing his findings with others. In his final months, Darrell shared his love for his Lord and was able to bless and be a blessing to many friends and family.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Troyer; two daughters Dana Shantel (Kyle) Taylor of Mill Shoals, Illinois and Trina LeAnn Troyer of Fairfield, Illinois; as well as several nephews and nieces.
Darrell was preceded in death by his mother, father and sister, Joyce Boldrey; and his beloved grandmother Clara Gillard.
Graveside Memorial Services for Darrell Troyer will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the McKendree Cemetery in Wayne County, Illinois with Mike Rucker officiating and a military service at the graveside.
Ingram-Meredith Funeral Home Albion is in charge of the arrangements.