Gary C Troyer

Gary Cristian Troyer, of Topeka, age 67, died on Friday, February 12, 2016 at his home. Mr. Troyer was born at Luckey Hospital, Wolf Lake, IN on June 23, 1948 to Jonathan Arthur and Lydiann (Frey) Troyer. He graduated from Bethany Christian High School in 1966; over the years, Gary was employed at Starcraft Vans, Supreme Corporation, Crystal Valley Farms and Snax in Pax (this was the job he loved the most). Gary enjoyed yard work, playing pool, NASCAR, crossword puzzles and was quite the history buff. On July 26, 1984, he married Judy L. Chaffee Pratt in Las Vegas, NV; she survives. Also surviving are his sons, Gary Christian Yoder of Syracuse, IN, Jonathan Scott Yoder of Grabill, IN and four grandsons. Brother, Junior (Jane) Stutzman of Fort Myers Beach, FL; Sisters, Jewel Lambright of Goshen, IN; Ada (Maurice) Hooley, of LaGrange, IN; Louise (John) Beachy, of Kokomo, IN; Joyce (Floyd) Troyer, of Goshen, IN; and Donna (Richard) Proctor, of Topeka, IN. He will also be missed by his Aunt, Irma Troyer of Goshen, IN along with 17 nieces and nephews; 41 great-nieces and nephews and 21 great-great nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, two brother-in-law’s; Perry Lambright and Melvin Beachy as well as one nephew and one great-nephew. A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Friday, February 19, 2016, at Eden Worship Center, 4095 South 900 West, Topeka, IN. (The Old Honeyville School) Pastor Harold Gingerich will officiate. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Family and friends may gather for a visitation on Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 5PM to 8PM at the Eden Worship Center in Topeka. A time of visitation will also be held from 10AM to 11AM prior to the service at the church on Friday. Memorial donations may be sent to the Family of Gary Troyer. Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.