1945 – James Richard Troje – 2019
James Troje, the son of Alice Susmilch, was born on July 8, 1945, in St. Paul, Minnesota. As a child, he spent many years in California and graduated from Central High School in St. Paul in 1963. Jim enlisted into the U.S. Amy following high school where he spent a year in Sinop, Turkey and two years in Tokyo, Japan. James was united in marriage to Edythe Stoltz in St. Paul. After their marriage, they lived in St. Paul, where Jim worked for 30 years as a police officer for the St. Paul Police Department. After retiring in September of 1996 they made their home in Lindstrom, Minnesota for many years before moving to Fulda, Minnesota. Jim passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at the Murray County Hospice Home in Slayton, Minnesota at the age of 74. He was a member of St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Fulda. He was also a past member of the Fulda City Council, Fulda Lions Club, Fulda Ambulance, Fulda Community Club and a Fulda Cannoneer. Jim was also a member of the Fulda VFW and American Legion, where he had served as Commander. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, fishing, hunting, and camping. Jim was known for his love of capturing family moments through home videos and photos. One of James’ greatest joys in life were his three children and four grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Edythe Troje; three children: Roxanne (Paul) Kenney, Rachelle (Greg) Hayslett and Richard (Becky) Troje; four grandchildren: Taylor, Allison, Andrew, and Brittany; brother Michael (Judy) Troje; sister Kathy (Al) Schwegel and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Funeral services were held at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church Fulda, MN at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, with Msgr. R. Paul Heiting officiating. The organist was Mary Ann Boom. The song leader was Sheila Crowley. Interment at St. Gabriel’s Cemetery Fulda, MN. The Totzke Funeral Home in Fulda assisted the family with arrangements. Send condolences online at www.totzkefuneralhome.com.
