By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    5:00pm - 8:00pm
    Monday, June 14, 2021
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home
    Cisne, IL

  • Service

    10:00am
    Tuesday, June 15, 2021
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home
    Cisne, IL

     

  • Full Obituary

    Dale R. Troyer, 64, of Enterprise, IL, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL.

    Dale was born August 26, 1956, at Olney, IL to Rheba Ruth (Yohe) and Warren Eugene Troyer.  He married Teresa J. Samford August 26, 1977, at Enterprise United Methodist Church.

    Dale worked in the oil field for twenty years and then retired as Union Laborer at McLeansboro Local #1179.  He was a member of the Enterprise United Methodist Church and a past member of Cisne FFA Alumni.  Dale and Teresa were past 4-H Leaders for Enterprise 4-H Club.

    He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, selling fruit at local farmers markets, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

    Dale is survived by his wife Teresa J. Troyer of Enterprise, IL; one daughter Amanda (David) Hutchcraft of Cisne, IL; three sons Daniel (Carissa) Troyer of Ellery, IL, Brandon (Amy) Troyer of Marshfield, MO, and Travis (Emily) Troyer of Enterprise, IL; grandchildren Lucas and Ellie Troyer, Lilly and Clara Troyer, Addisyn, Brody, and Corbin Hutchcraft, and Lucy and Stella Troyer.  Also surviving are  eight sisters Alice Broster of West Salem, IL, Wanda (Glenn) Galbraith of Cisne, IL, Betty (Eldon) Lomas of Browns, IL, Sandra (Delmar) Hahn of Claremont, IL, Karen Hammon of Geff, IL, Shelby Lynch of West Salem, IL, Gail (Pat) Kelly of Johnsonville, IL, and Rita (Verdayne) Seals of Olney, IL; three brothers David Troyer of Olney, IL, Walter (Janice) Troyer of West Salem, IL, and Jerry (Susan) Troyer of Clay City, IL; one brother-in-law Don Rocket of Fairfield, IL; In-laws Paul and Phyllis Ulrich of Olney, IL; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Kenny and Lee Ann Samford of Cisne, IL,

    Preceding him in death were his parents Warren and Rheba Troyer, a sister Jan Rocket, a sister-in-law Debbie Troyer, two brothers-in-law Cleo Hammon and David Lynch, and father-in-law Jerry Samford.

    Funeral Service: 10:00am Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.

    Visitation: 5pm – 8pm Monday, June 14, 2021, at the funeral home.

    Burial: Barth Cemetery, Cisne, Illinois

    Memorials: Safe Haven Bible Ministry at Fairfield, IL and will be accepted at the funeral home.

    Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

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20 Condolences
 
  1. Leon & Sherry Hosselton / June 12, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.

  2. Stan & Kathy Obrecht / June 12, 2021 at 9:25 pm

    Teresa an family. We are so sorry for your loss may God help you through this difficult time

  3. Dave and Merry Milner / June 12, 2021 at 9:54 pm

    Dale lived life to the fullest and seemed to always have a smile. If you needed anything, he was the first one there. His passing will be felt by the whole community. Rest in peace and our sympathy to his family.

  4. Uncle Donald and Sheri / June 12, 2021 at 9:56 pm

    Teresa and family, uncle Donald and I are so sad to hear of Dales passing. We are comforted knowing of his commitment to the Lord and the blessed hope of spending eternity in heaven. We have hope that we will meet Dale there, where we will never say goodbye again.
    We wish we could be with you now to express in person our sincere sorrow for your loss.
    We are and will continue to pray for all of you. We pray that God will comfort you, each one. We pray that in your sorrow you will be aware of God’s constant presence. He has promised to never leave you.
    We send you our love and hugs,
    Uncle Donald and Sheri.

  5. Alex Milner / June 13, 2021 at 2:45 am

    Uncle Dale,
    I have never really been the best with words but i will try my best. So many memories flood my mind when i think of you. Dad and I were with you when i killed my first buck, I remember cleaning 100’s of doves beside the barn, walking what i felt like miles and miles as a young boy trying to kill my first turkey….i had the blisters to prove it! One of the funniest memories i can recall was when you told Dad he could get some crops from the garden, I was probably 10-12 years old. I grabbed a Jalapeno from the stalk and asked you “are these hot?” and you said “oh they’re not too bad”. Well i took a big bite of one and you said “Well i don’t know if i would have done that or not!” Yeah….lit my mouth on fire and all you could do was chuckle. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and i will forever cherish my memories of Uncle Dale.

  6. Rodney and Donna Masterson / June 13, 2021 at 7:34 am

    We are so very sorry for your loss, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time for you and your family.

  7. Marty Milligan / June 13, 2021 at 11:16 am

    Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We will miss Dale at Enterprise church-he always made the day a little brighter with his stories and his smile.

  8. Ken & Rita Otey / June 13, 2021 at 11:29 am

    We are so very sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort.

  9. Sharon David / June 13, 2021 at 1:22 pm

    Teresa and family; my prayers and thoughts are with you.
    I have known Dale since high school. A few weeks ago I ran into Dale at FF DQ. We sat and talked about life and how thankful we are to have been blessed with our family. . About our kids and how they were friends. About years at Elm River Chowder. He will definitely be missed by all that knew him.

  10. Kevin & Nancy Seals / June 13, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    we are so sorry for your families loss. Our prayers for comfort and peace knowing Dale is in our Heavenly Father’s arms.

  11. Mike Mallard / June 13, 2021 at 4:29 pm

    Teresa,Amanda and family. My family and I are so sorry to hear about Dale. We send you our deepest condolences and want you to know we are thinking of you during this sad time.
    Mike Mallard and Family.

  12. Judy Miller / June 13, 2021 at 6:11 pm

    Dear Rita and all of your Family, ,
    We are very sorry for your recent loss of Dale . May God be your strength in this difficult time.
    Bob and Judy Miller
    Waterloo, IN 46793

  13. Karen Lomas / June 13, 2021 at 8:59 pm

    Emily and Travis and family
    I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Dale Troyer. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

  14. Suzanne Brooks / June 13, 2021 at 9:12 pm

    Oh Teresa and Family, I am so very sorry to hear about Dale. I’m keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers!!🙏🙏

  15. Gracie & Chris Barnett / June 14, 2021 at 12:17 pm

    Words are so inadequate to express the loss & grief felt by so many at this time. The comfort comes from knowing that Dale is in his eternal home. Dale was a wonderful man whose love of family & community was visible to all. I am so thankful for all the memories. Dale will be greatly missed. Love & prayers forTeresa & all the family for strength & comfort.

  16. Delbert & Becky Rodgers / June 14, 2021 at 3:16 pm

    Prayers & Sympathy to the Troyer Family & Friends.
    May your memories comfort you through this difficult time.

  17. Bob and Janice Anniss / June 14, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    Dear Troyer Family, we are so sorry to hear of Dale’s passing. We know that none of you were expecting or ready for this, but thankfully Dale was ready and you’ll see him again one day in eternity. Love and prayers, Bob and Janice

  18. Gayla Vaughan Cox / June 14, 2021 at 3:43 pm

    Teresa,
    So very sorry to read this about Dale. He always had a smile whenever you saw him. You both are a wonderful example of a great couple.
    Your in my thoughts and prayers.

    Gayla Vaughan Cox

  19. Freda Musgrave / June 14, 2021 at 4:51 pm

    Teresa, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this time of grief. Take comfort in the loving arms of your wonderful family.

  20. Janice, Stan & Jayden Brown / June 15, 2021 at 7:14 am

    Teresa & Family
    So Sorry to hear about Dale. Such a sweet man gone to soon. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you all! Cherish the Memories that is what will help you thru this difficult time. Hugs to you all! Also to all his Brothers & Sisters, we send Our Thoughts & Prayers!

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