Richard Troutman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard Eugene "Dick" Troutman, 84, of Pillow, passed away on November 3, 2012, peacefully, at the SUN Home Hospice Care Center, Sunbury, PA. He was born in Pillow, PA on October 7, 1928, a son of the late Ida Sally Etta Troutman and the late Preston V. Troutman. Richard was employed as a Civil Service Worker for Commonwealth of PA. He was the husband of Barbara (Blyler) Troutman. He was a 1950 graduate of Susquehanna University, served in the U. S. Army, a member of Salem - Zion Church, Pillow, Chaplain of the Upper Dauphin Shrine Club, a member of the Masonic Lodge of Herndon, a Sunday school teacher at his church for 60 years, and also at the Polk Apartments in Millersburg, President of the Good Shepherd Organization of the Lutheran Village in Millersburg, a member of the Gratz Fair Board, President of the Pillow Historical Society, a substitute teacher at Upper Dauphin and Millersburg Schools. Richard is survived by his loving spouse Barbara Troutman, of Pillow; son - Tracy R. and wife Jill Troutman of Hershey; daughter - Tina A. and husband Dennis Buffington of Pillow; brother - Marvin Troutman of Pillow; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Melvin, Glen, and Joy Troutman. Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, 11:00 am at the Salem - Zion Church, Pillow, PA, with Rev. Curtis Zemencik, officiating. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Salem- Zion Church, PO Box 116, Pillow, PA 17080. James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow is in charge of the arrangements. www.reedfh.com. Send Flowers & Gifts

Richard Troutman

October 7, 1928 - November 3, 2012