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A. Forrest Troyer
May 30, 1929 ~ May 10, 2015 (age 85) 85 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Alicia Brown-Matthes
October 8, 2015 7:58 PM
It is with sadness that I learned of the passing of Mr. Troyer. I can remember him at our home ( Wiliam L. Brown, Pioneer Hi-Bred. ) He held a special place in my father's life. I ordered a book this week that my father wrote with Henry A. Wallace and there within was an inscription by your father. With my condolences, alicia brown-matthes
Message from Patsy Reuscher
May 24, 2015 9:55 AM
Troyer Family,
My condolences on the passing of this family member. I worked for the Barnes and Noble in DeKalb, IL. I first met him when he and Joyce came in to my store. He was there to purchase several copies of Origin of Species for a lecture he was giving in Minnesota. He explained he gave them away at the end of the lecture and could not think of a better prize for attending. Even better than listening to him talk. He was always kind and funny. I looked for him every summer after that. I last saw him this past fall when he was in for a book to read. I inquired about Joyce because I had never seen him without her. He shared he had lost the love of his life and was now resigned to quiet and eating canned soup for lunches. This was the last time he came in.
He was always kind to me and I loved his sense of humor.
Sincerely,
Patsy Reuscher
Merchandise Manager
Barnes and Noble
My condolences on the passing of this family member. I worked for the Barnes and Noble in DeKalb, IL. I first met him when he and Joyce came in to my store. He was there to purchase several copies of Origin of Species for a lecture he was giving in Minnesota. He explained he gave them away at the end of the lecture and could not think of a better prize for attending. Even better than listening to him talk. He was always kind and funny. I looked for him every summer after that. I last saw him this past fall when he was in for a book to read. I inquired about Joyce because I had never seen him without her. He shared he had lost the love of his life and was now resigned to quiet and eating canned soup for lunches. This was the last time he came in.
He was always kind to me and I loved his sense of humor.
Sincerely,
Patsy Reuscher
Merchandise Manager
Barnes and Noble
A candle was lit by ZHAO JIURAN
on May 20, 2015 10:35 PM
Message from Mark Lawson
May 20, 2015 3:51 PM
Forrest hired me to work at Pfizer Genetics in 1979. He was an amazing source of knowledge about plant breeding and his dedication to the art then and for his entire life was an inspiration to me. I always looked forward to checking in with him at the ASTA meetings and hearing what his latest project was. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family. Forrest will be missed by the entire plant breeding community.
A candle was lit by Vicky and Kevin McLaughlin
on May 17, 2015 10:10 PM
Message from Mike & Patty DeVore
May 17, 2015 3:57 PM
Anne, Barb, and Cathy...We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. We did enjoy having him with us for the infamous "Soup and Movie Night" on occasion at Lucy's. May you feel God's comfort in the days ahead.
Mike and Patty
Mike and Patty
Message from Steve Wickes
May 16, 2015 6:50 PM
I met Forrest many years ago at the annual dry corn miller's conference in Peoria. I always looked forward to seeing him in subsequent years. Besides our common interest in corn, we always chuckled about a corn miller from Marion meeting a corn breeder from LaFontaine 5 hours away in Peoria. He was a professional dynamo and well liked colleague. I am sorry for your loss.
Steve Wickes
Steve Wickes
Message from Dean & Rosa Sparling
May 14, 2015 9:57 PM
Sorry of the passing of your loved one. What an accomplished man. What great memories all of you will have of him to treasure in your heart always. We will be thinking of you in the weeks and months ahead.
Message from Dick Johnson
May 14, 2015 4:21 PM
Forrest was a man with great ambition, determination, and endurance. He pursed his objectives with great steadfast vigor and acumen. He lived a life of purpose to the very end.
Message from Claudia Iverson
May 14, 2015 2:38 PM
I never had the chance to get to know Forrest. But the many wonderful stories that Barb has shared about her dad over the years have given me a glimpse into the life of this very special person. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Troyer family.
Claudia.
Claudia.
A candle was lit by Gary Day
on May 14, 2015 7:47 AM
Message from Bob Miller
May 13, 2015 11:11 PM
Forrest was a dedicated corn breeder who was innovative and very productive. He was always willing to share his ideas freely and stayed connected to corn breeding through out his retirement. He was never afraid to ask questions and learn new knowledge, even during his retirement.
I wish the family condolences and comfort at this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Bob Miller
President Miller Hybrids
I wish the family condolences and comfort at this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Bob Miller
President Miller Hybrids
A TRADITIONAL FUNERAL BASKET was sent on May 13, 2015
With deepest sympathy, Michael and Ann Letchworth
A candle was lit by Gini Laub, St. Louis, MO
on May 13, 2015 12:59 PM
Message from Vic Fedorowski
May 13, 2015 12:53 PM
My Condolences to the family and friends on the passing of Dr. Troyer. We'll sure miss this resident expertise here in DeKalb, and I'll miss seeing the little black Toyota with the Dr. Corn License Plates buzzing around town!
Message from Sharon Tourville
May 13, 2015 12:34 PM
Many of us in the NIU Life Long Learning program will miss Forrest, his insight, and his stories. True to his nature, he continued his "studies" with us in our classes. He went beyond seed corn to a great variety of subjects, always with something to offer. Sincere condolences on his loss to his family.
A candle was lit by Margaret and Thomas C. Ainsworth
on May 13, 2015 10:44 AM
Message from Jim and Sharon Larkins
May 13, 2015 9:08 AM
Dear Troyer Family,
My wife Sharon and I will always fondly remember Forrest and Joyce. Their hospitality and kindness in the early days of my career with Dekalb light my memories like a warm sunset. We are lucky and blessed to have had their friendship.
My wife Sharon and I will always fondly remember Forrest and Joyce. Their hospitality and kindness in the early days of my career with Dekalb light my memories like a warm sunset. We are lucky and blessed to have had their friendship.
Message from Dana Vann, Greater Lafayette Honor Flight
May 13, 2015 7:25 AM
We are honored to have taken Forrest on the Greater Lafayette Honor Flight. He was a kind and gracious hero.
Message from Ann & Steve Loth
May 12, 2015 11:15 PM
Barb, Cathy, Anne and Family,
We were so sorry to learn of your dad's death. May you be surrounded with joyful memories. Peace and blessings to you all.
We were so sorry to learn of your dad's death. May you be surrounded with joyful memories. Peace and blessings to you all.
A candle was lit by John R. Troyer
on May 12, 2015 9:10 PM
A TRADITIONAL FUNERAL BASKET was sent on May 12, 2015
With Deepest Sympathy, Dr. Larry H. Hageman
Message from Marise Robbins-Forbes
May 12, 2015 5:30 PM
Dr. Forrest Troyer was a kind and generous alumnus and brilliant scientist. A friend to many at the University of Illinois, his passion for plant breeding was contagious and inspiring. It was a pleasure to be a part of many discussions in recent months about his book. I hope it can be published posthumously. With respect and regards to the family, He will be missed.
Marise Robbins-Forbes
Marise Robbins-Forbes
Message from Rex Bernardo
May 12, 2015 3:55 PM
Dear extended Troyer family,
I first met Forrest when I was a young Ph.D. student at the University of Illinois in 1986, and it was a pleasure to me to interact with Forrest through my years with a seed company, as a professor at Purdue, and now as professor at the University of Minnesota. Forrest was a gem of a man, a true scholar, a gentleman, and a loving husband to Joyce. He left this earth better than he found it, and he will truly be missed.
May God bless, comfort, and strengthen you during your time of loss.
Sincerely,
Rex Bernardo
Professor and Endowed Chair in Corn Breeding and Genetics
Dept. of Agronomy and Plant Genetics
University of Minnesota
I first met Forrest when I was a young Ph.D. student at the University of Illinois in 1986, and it was a pleasure to me to interact with Forrest through my years with a seed company, as a professor at Purdue, and now as professor at the University of Minnesota. Forrest was a gem of a man, a true scholar, a gentleman, and a loving husband to Joyce. He left this earth better than he found it, and he will truly be missed.
May God bless, comfort, and strengthen you during your time of loss.
Sincerely,
Rex Bernardo
Professor and Endowed Chair in Corn Breeding and Genetics
Dept. of Agronomy and Plant Genetics
University of Minnesota
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