CONTINENTAL – Marilyn A. Troyer, 90, of Continental died 9:55 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 14, 1930 in Columbus, to the late Chester and Elizabeth (Bierly) Briggs. On January 26, 1952 she married George Troyer, who died on Monday, October 26, 2020.
She is survived by 4 children, Dewayne (Linda) Troyer of Continental, Karen (Bob) Hauck of Bryan, Stephen and Leslie Ann Troyer, both of Continental; a brother-in-law: Jerry (Cindy) Troyer of Fallbrook, CA; 2 sisters-in-law: Carol Jean Polhamus of Leipsic and Mary Troyer of Ashley, IN; 7 grandchildren, Brent, Brian and Bruce Troyer, Amanda, Philip and Graham Hauck and Megan Wildman; and 7 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 2 brothers-in-law: Floyd and Norman Troyer; 2 sisters-in-law: Wilma Cowman and Janet Newdick and a great-grandson.
Marilyn retired from the Putnam County Health Department and had worked for many years for Dr. Charles Kidd. She also worked for area hospitals and other doctor’s offices over the years. She was a Registered Nurse and a graduate of Mount Carmel School of Nursing, Columbus.
One of her many hobbies was working genealogy. She was a former member of the Continental Local School Board and the Continental Child Conservation League. She was a member of the Eastern Stars and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
A joint celebration of life for Marilyn and George will be held at a later date at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Continental with burial to follow in Monroe Cemetery, Continental. Online condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com Memorial contributions may be made to Continental United Methodist Church.
