Obituary of Philip David Troyke

Philip D. Troyke Philip Troyke, of Newton, passed from this life on Sunday morning, January 31, 2016, at Park Centre in Newton, under the care of WesleyLife Hospice. Philip David Troyke, 88, the son of Albert L. and Gertrude (Fabri) Troyke, was born October 13, 1927, in Lombard, Illinois. He was a graduate of Glenbard Senior High in Glen Ellyn, IL, and served his country in the US Army including two years in Japan during World War II. On January 10, 1953, Philip was united in marriage with Margaret Louise "Peg" Clough in Elmhurst, IL. They were residents of Glen Ellyn and Wheaton, IL, and moved to Hemet, CA in 1982, and then to Newton, IA in 2008. For over 35 years, Philip was employed by Illinois Bell Telephone Company, retiring in 1982. Philip was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, he will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Newton Philip is survived by his wife of 63 years, Margaret "Peg"; his daughters: Diane (Tim) Clark of Poway, CA and Debra (Martin) Stratton of Newton; his six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; his sisters and brother: Albert Troyke, Leila Schlak and Helen Rakow; and many friends. Those that welcome him in heaven are his parents, a great grandson Charlie Stratton; two brothers and two sisters. Visitation will be 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2016, at Pence – Reese Funeral Home in Newton, who have been entrusted with the arrangements. Funeral services will be 11 am. Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Newton, with the burial at Newton Union Cemetery, Veteran's Section. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in Philip's name with his family or to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or WesleyLife Hospice.