Eugene Troka

Eugene “Geno” Troka, age 89, of Colby, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at his home under the tender care of Compassus Hospice.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Memorial Hall in Unity, from 12-5 p.m.

Eugene was born on December 4, 1933, the son of Joseph and Marie (Fitte) Troka in Chicago, Ill. He graduated from high school and attended Northwestern University. Eugene served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 195355. On June 28, 1958, he was united in marriage to Thelma Kohler in Chicago, where they began raising their family. In August of 1969, Eugene moved his family to a country home in Riplinger. He worked various jobs and retired from Felker Brothers in Marshfield, where he was employed for 37 years.

Eugene lived a simple, laid back life. He loved his family as they were his heart and soul. Eugene gave the best hugs and you could feel his love after receiving one.

Eugene is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Thelma; four children: Ginny (Chuck) Lundeen of Colby, Eugene Troka of Boscobel, JoAnne Troka (John Harding) of Abbotsford and Janice (Aaron) Jonesof Abbotsford;12grandchildren:Brandi,Ben, Beth, Carlee, Crystal, Chip, Autumn, Troy, Markie, Molly, Aaron and Chloe; 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his sister, Connie Sabatka of Chicago, Ill.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings: Florence, Virginia, Joe, Dolly, Richard and Robert.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

Paid obituary 138898