Virgil Troxell
Virgil Lee Troxell, age 84, Plymouth, passed away at 9:45 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2015, with his loving family by his side.
Virgil was born on Dec. 29, 1930, in Gas City, to Robert and Alice (Adkins) Troxell. Virgil graduated with the Class of 1949 from Rolling Prairie High School. He enjoyed calling and modern square dancing, woodworking, reading westerns, and singing, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. Virgil retired from Paymaster as a salesman. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, during the Korean War, as a Crane Shovel Operator. He was a member of the American Legion, Post #189, in Walkerton. Virgil married the former Arline Little on Aug. 7, 1953, in Donaldson.
Virgil is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Arline M. Troxell; their daughters: Linda (Carl) Blaney, Decatur, Mich.; Kathryn (Dave) Poynter, Granger; Jacquelyn (John) Davis, Walkerton; and Vickie (Steve) Radde, Granger; grandchildren: Malynda (Dean) Francis; Jennifer Farmer; Tamra (Jeff) Wesolowski; Tina Monroe; Travis (Amanda) Monroe; Elizabeth (Craig) Swanson; Robin (Scott) Miller; Megan (Tim) Richards; Eric Radde; and Jake Radde; six great-grandchildren; his brothers: William (Pat) Troxell, Florida; and Dale Troxell, Michigan. Virgil was preceded in passing by his sister: Martha Smith.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 W. Madison St., Plymouth, with services following. Pastor Mark Harder will officiate. Burial will be at New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorials may be given to: The Evangelical Covenant Church, Post Office Box 67, Donaldson, IN 46501 or The Center for Hospice Care, 112 S. Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563.