By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Monday, January 30, 2023
    10:00 am
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.

  • Service

    Monday, January 30, 2023
    11:00 am
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.

    Burial will follow in Cisne Cemetery

  • Full Obituary

    Eldon L. Troyer, 83, of Cisne, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

    Eldon was born September 20, 1939, in Fairfield, IL, to George Francis and Leona (Mason) Troyer.  He was married to Shirley Bell, and she preceded him in death on March 20, 2009.

    Eldon was a “Jack of all trades,” a very hard worker.  In his lifetime he was a truck driver, working for area fertilizer plants.  He also owned his own sawmill where he logged and cut the timber himself.  Built many things through his life even at the age of 74 built his own “tiny home."  His grandkids Will and Emma were definitely his pride and joy, enjoyed going to any of their sporting or school events.  Eldon was and will always be their #1 fan.

    Eldon was in the Army and served his country during the Vietnam era, he was stationed in Germany.

    Eldon is survived by his daughter, Jeanie (Matt) Lehman of Flora, IL, stepdaughter, Cindy (Brent) Simms of Fairfield, IL; two stepsons James (Georgia) Ewing of Flora, IL, and David (Robyn) Ewing of Fairfield, IL; seven grandchildren, Will and Emma Lehman of Flora, IL, step grandchildren, Ashlee Johnson, Josh Simms, Aleah White, Rylee and Addison Ewing all of Fairfield, IL; a brother Donnie Troyer of Fairfield, IL.

    He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley, parents, brothers Harold and Gilbert, sister Ruth and grandson, Ashton.

    Visitation:  Monday, January 30, 2023, at 10:00 am Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home.

    Funeral Service:  Monday, January 30, 2023, at 11:00 am Hosselton Meridith Funeral Home.

    Memorials may be given to First United Methodist Church food pantry in Flora, IL, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

    Burial:  will follow in Cisne Cemetery. With military honors provided by Anthony Wayne American Legion Post 176 and the Wayne Memorial Post 4535 VFW.

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

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.

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14 Condolences
 
  1. Larry Frost / January 26, 2023 at 1:49 pm

    Jeanie, Matt & kids,So sorry for your loss. Eldon, was a great guy!

  2. Carri Weaver / January 26, 2023 at 4:46 pm

    Deepest sympathy 💙 love the weaver family

  3. Shirl Bily & Sade / January 26, 2023 at 7:33 pm

    So very sorry Jeanie, Emma and family. God bless.

  4. Kay Fritch / January 26, 2023 at 8:58 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers

  5. Don, Jane and Darren Delaney / January 26, 2023 at 10:14 pm

    Jeanie, So very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. May the memories of good times past remain in your family’s hearts forever. Caring thoughts and prayers coming your way to get you through the days ahead.

  6. Troy & Sandy Thomas / January 27, 2023 at 10:16 am

    Jeanie So sorry to hear about your dad. Thinking of you and your family in the days ahead..

  7. Nancy Travis / January 27, 2023 at 11:54 am

    Jeanie, Matt, Will & Emma….please know that you are in my prayers during this difficult time.

  8. Vickie Walker / January 27, 2023 at 12:46 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.🙏🙏

  9. Stacey & Betty Wilson / January 27, 2023 at 1:48 pm

    Jeanie and family, so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Didn’t know him well but we had talked to him a few times when he was out in your yard. Was such a nice man and he sure seemed to like to visit with people.
    Know all of you will miss him terribly. Prayers for comfort in this sad time.

  10. Gayle and Tom Harris / January 27, 2023 at 2:23 pm

    Jeanie & family, sending prayers and hugs as you go through this difficult time. He is most definitely with your mom and he probably has her helping him fix something in heaven or he is building a home for them. Sending condolences to the entire family.❤️🙏🏻

  11. Shari Dixon / January 27, 2023 at 3:36 pm

    Matt,Jeanie, Will and Emma. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort during this difficult time.

  12. Delbert & Becky Rodgers / January 28, 2023 at 6:58 am

    Sympathy to the family. Eldon was a hard working and determined man. We will miss seeing & talking to him around Cisne. Hope your memories help you through this sad time.

  13. John and Darlene Hosselton / January 28, 2023 at 8:55 am

    Sorry for your loss. He was very nice and always friendly.

  14. Diana & Greg Rutland / January 28, 2023 at 2:59 pm

    Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

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