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Dr. F. Joseph (Joe) Troutman

 

F. Joseph (Joe) Troutman, son of Harley, Sr. and Marguerite Christensen Troutman, was born February 8, 1938, in Algona, Iowa. He received his education in the rural school system and attended high school in Algona, graduating in 1955. He received a BA in education in 1959 from Iowa State Teacher’s College, and a DVM in 1964 from Iowa State University.
            He was united in marriage with Diane Lindstrom on June 8, 1957, at Good Hope Methodist Church in rural Algona.
            Doc practiced large animal medicine in Klemme, Adel, Sumner, and Plainfield for nearly thirty years. He has been the regulatory veterinarian at the Dubuque Greyhound Track for the past ten and one half years, and for the past five years, he and his wife have made their home in Manchester.
            His death occurred on Friday, July 17, 2009, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics from complications of a brain aneurism. He was 71 years old.
            In addition to his wife of Manchester, he is survived by his children, Amy and Bill Pipho of Green Lake, WI., Todd and Andrea (Reynolds) Troutman of Dyersville, IA, Meg and Kurt Volker of Sumner, IA, Katy and Craig Warnke of Clarion, IA, Jill and Barry Meyer of Sumner, IA, Dirk and Beth (Ballandby) Troutman of Carroll, IA, and Josh and Wendy (Ganske) Troutman of Rowley, IA.; thirty grandchildren; four great grandchildren; his brother and wife, Harley, Jr. and Jan Troutman of Barboursville, VA., his brother-in-law and wife, Frank and Lois Lindstrom of LuVerne, MN; three nephews and two nieces.
            Joe will be most remembered as a man of great faith and love, which he delighted in sharing with his family and numerous friends. Faith and family were the cornerstones of his life.

            Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 20, 2009, at the United Methodist Church in Sumner. There will be no visitation, but the family will greet friends for one hour preceding services at the church on Monday. Private family committal service will be held at Wilson Grove Cemetery in Sumner. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that remembrances or memorials be sent to either the United Methodist Church in Sumner or the United Methodist Church in Manchester.
 

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Tom and Mary Lou Benson on July 25, 2009 at 09:14 AM said:

Sincere sympathy and prayers to all of the Trautman family during this most difficult time. May God be with you.

Denise Faulkner on July 22, 2009 at 02:27 PM said:

Dear Diane and the entire Troutman family,

I'm sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Being a close friend of Amy & Todd's, I have some good memories of Joe while you lived in Sumner. He always seemed to have a smile on his face. I always secretly wondered if he truely was Santa Claus! I know I haven't seen you in years, but looking at the photo on this website shows me he hadn't changed. Remember the good times and always tell the stories over and over, so other generations will know him too. My thoughts are with all of you!

Matt Wentzel on July 21, 2009 at 07:54 PM said:

Josh, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father - my condolences to you and your family.

Becky Christensen Davies on July 21, 2009 at 08:25 AM said:

Troutman Family, I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. I have such found memories of Joe..he always made you smile. I know he will be missed by many people, but they are rejoincing in heaven to welcome him home. May God's arms surround you in the days ahead. I hope to see you all soom. God bless you.....

pat bosworth cox on July 21, 2009 at 07:40 AM said:

I am so sorry for your loss, have emailed my kids and they join me in sympathy. Brad was riding Ragbria again but must have his computer along because he answered me.

Ann Trunnell Herrell on July 20, 2009 at 11:16 PM said:

Dear Diane, Amy, Todd, Meg, Katy, Jill, Dirk, and Josh,

I was so sorry and sad to hear of Joe's passing. In the past 24 hours I have thought of so many happy memories of times spent at the farm in Sumner. As a "city kid" I loved the opportunities to play in the hay mow, camp out in the back yard, build the best ever snow fort, snowmobile, and learn about animals from Joe. I always remember him with a smile and a hearty laugh-as I read others' comparison to Santa, that rings true for me, too.

I'm not sure you know that your family baby naming contest when Josh was to be born was my inspiration for the same kind of contest in my children's novel that was published 10 years ago. I was so intrigued with the idea and remember wishing my mom would have another baby so we could do the same thing, but she wouldn't cooperate. Today children who read my book always ask me questions about that–it's still intriguing even more than 30 years later. In my book, the main character, Sara Burnett, wins the contest and gets to name her new sister. As I was writing I was giving "author talks" to students, and one boy suggested I name the baby Catherine Elizabeth. What he didn't know was that was my own daughter's name, and on his suggestion I named the baby just that.

I will continue to keep your whole family in my prayers. A friend posted this verse this week, which feels like one I will be holding on to:

Psalm 116:7 "Be at rest, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you."

With love and prayers, Ann

Dave and Barb Hennessey on July 20, 2009 at 12:09 PM said:

Dear Diane and family

We want to extend our deep sympathy for your loss. Joe will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. What a shock it was when we heard the sad news! May God give you strength and peace as you travel your grief journey.

Dave and Barb

Gretchen (Gitch) Warkentin on July 20, 2009 at 10:21 AM said:

Diane and Family, My deepest sympathies to all of you. I will always remember the fun times on the Troutman farm. Doc will be remembered as a great husband and father. Gretchen

Laura Kammarmeyer on July 20, 2009 at 09:50 AM said:

Dear Diane and family, Paul and I said a special prayer for you and your family this morning. May you feel peace knowing that Joe was welcomed with loving arms and a "Well done good and faithful servant ". May His love surround you all in these days to come .You will be in our thoughts and prayers. In God's love-Laura Kammarmeyer

Brady Mallon on July 20, 2009 at 06:56 AM said:

Mrs Troutman and family, I am sorry for your loss. I became friends with Josh and Dirk up at UNI and unfortunately only had few and brief interactions with Doc. You have a wonderful family and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your friend, Brady Mallon

Donna Reeder on July 20, 2009 at 05:50 AM said:

Diane, sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you. Donna Reeder

Steve Calonder on July 20, 2009 at 04:32 AM said:

My favorite memory of Joe is listening to him in adult sunday school class, especially when he and Cal Milnes had a discussion. Their knowledge and understanding of God and the Bible inspired me to learn more and enhance my faith. Joe talked about God being a jealous God, but today we are the ones who are jealous. His wisdom will be missed.

Diane, Jill, Meg and the entire Troutman family, we extend our sympathy to you and will keep you in our prayers.

Steve & Trista Calonder

Deena (Erhardt) Huber on July 19, 2009 at 08:56 PM said:

Dear Diane and family,

I was so sad to hear about Joe, he was a great person who touched many people. I will sure miss waving at him out the window when picking you up from your hair appointments. You and your family our in my thoughts and prayers. I will stop and see you soon Diane. With deepest sympathy.

Shirley Lowman Siggers on July 19, 2009 at 08:41 PM said:

Dear Dianne, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I was so saddened to hear of Joe's death. I enjoyed the reunion on the 50th from high school in Algona. There sat our class president, and still the warm person he always was, but there was a peace about him of a man of deep religious conviction. It was a pleasure to see. It was so good seeing the both of you and I know that this year is your 55th reunion, I believe in October, Ours will be next year and what a big gap that will be, not having Joe with us. May God be with you at this time Sending lots of love Shirley Lowman Siggers Seal Beach, California 90740

Burton and Nancy Oehler on July 19, 2009 at 08:22 PM said:

Dear Dianne and Family, Our deepest sympathies. Joe was a wonderful neighbor to our daughter Leticia and her family. I will be forever grateful for the kindness and love you extended to our daughter. Our prayers are with you. Burton and Nancy Oehler 4

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