William H. Troxel

Birth date: Jan 13, 1936 Death date: Aug 19, 2015

William H. Troxel, 79, passed away on Tuesday, August 19th after a long battle with cancer. He was courageous in his fight to survive, and kept a positive mindset throughout this journey. William was born in Appleton, WI, attended Read Obituary

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Lisa Thurner

531w ago

I still remember the day I found out how old Bill was. Bill, Scott, and Ed Bradley were about to embark on the first of their adventures as The Tres Amigos. As I recall, Scott was on a layover in Chicago and was expediting Bill’s visa, and in the process he saw Bill’s age in print. (Bill was still in his 50’s at the time, but as 30-somethings, we had to wonder if he was fit enough for the journey. We had just assumed he was the same age as the rest of us. He certainly looked it. Let me just say he was more than fit!) At heart, Bill was the youngest person I have ever known – always up for anything, and always laughing, even at his own expense. I loved the impish expression on his face when he knew he was in trouble. He was blessed to have a wife who by all appearances had the patience of a saint! I am the proud owner of many pieces of his pottery, and I use at least one of them every day. Many of my friends in LaGrange also own and love his pieces, and they have prayed for him during his illness. I didn’t get the answer I wanted to my many prayers on Bill’s behalf, but I was blessed to know him and count him as a dear friend all these years. May he enjoy Heaven as much as he enjoyed Earth. Lisa Thurner

Dave & Vee Kaiser

532w ago

Our fondest memories of Bill & Connie were with the “Beach Buddies”, when one year Bill not only made fried green tomatoes & stuffed jalapeños for us, but he also made us ceramic clay-fired coffee mugs for everyone and we had the best coffee ever! Recently, we enjoyed the “Boys Friday Breakfast” at Panera’s, where about 6 of us gathered to hash out old memories, and fondly remembered Bill’s humor. You & Don keep Jerry, Dan, Carl and me a spot at the table, Bill, and we’ll see ya.

Greg Bell

532w ago

Years ago, when I ran early in the morning before work, I would meet and pass the same guy, at the same time, and exactly at the same place in my route, every weekday morning. Both of us probably half asleep and in a runner’s trance, we would simply smile and nod as we met and passed each other in the darkness of early morning. I did not know the guy and he did not know me. This continued every weekday morning for a number of years.After belonging to another church in Germantown, my wife and I decided to make a change and join Germantown United Methodist Church. We decided to join the Horizon Sunday School Class. The morning of our first visit to the class, I walked into the room and immediately made eye contact with a guy that looked all to familiar. It was the guy that I passed every weekday morning while running! That guy was Bill Troxel.God works in many ways. I believe God made sure I would know this man I met and passed every morning running. I thank God for that.Bill, simply put, was just a very good guy. He was a good friend. I, along with all those who knew Bill and his warmth and friendship, will miss him.Greg Bell

Dan Moore

532w ago

Trips to Pickwick where we pretended to play golf Trips to the beach where we always enjoyed Bill’s culinary skills Sunday mornings at GUMC and Horizon Sunday School Class The fun times were always better because Bill was there We will miss him, his humor, and that big smile that made all of us feel better And we are confident that Heaven will appreciate Bill just as much as we did Dan Moore

Gerald Overholser

532w ago

As long as I’ve known Bill Troxel, he had a good sense of humor with a twinkle in his eye and a warm smile to go with it. As a member of the Horizon Sunday school class, he was an active participant to work with and help others. Some of us old guys would occasionally have Friday morning coffee to which he looked forward. We’ll miss him, but I am happy for his next step in a Christian Soul’s existence. Bless you Bill.

Jim Craddock

532w ago

Bill was a good man. I worked with him some at Methodist Healthcare. I’m sorry for your loss.Jim Craddock

Doris

532w ago

My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. Jesus Christ and Jehovah God loves us – John 3:16; Isaiah 42:8, we will be reunited with our loved ones in the near future – John 5:27-29; Psalms 37:29.

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