Fred M. Troyke

Fred M. Troyke, age 90 of Foley, Ala., and formerly of Woodruff, passed away on Thursday, November 21 under the care of his family and The Retreat at Sadd Hospice Facility in Mobile, Ala. Fred was born on June 2, 1934 in Chicago, Ill., the son of Fred R. and Margaret (nee Pitzer) Troyke. He attended John Mills Elementary School in Elmwood Park, Ill., and was graduated from Proviso Township High School in Maywood, Ill.

A Korean War veteran, Fred proudly served in the U.S. Army and owned and operated Fred’s Barbershop in Cicero, Ill. Fred married Louise Ann Deal on October 19, 1957.

He enjoyed retirement years in northern Wisconsin by volunteering at Howard Young Medical Center, boating, woodworking, and playing in the great outdoors. Fred loved music, theater, and reading.

Fred is survived by his three sons: Fred (Maria) Troyke, Mike Troyke, and Anthony (Janet) Troyke; by his grandchildren: Julissa, Fritz, Justine, Michael, Christopher, Maximilian, and Margaretha; by his great-grandchildren: Elliott, Emery, Nathaniel, and Ilsa; and by his companion dog Lily the Dorkie.

He was preceded in death by his parents Fritz and Margie, his beloved wife Louise, and dear daughter-in-law Sue Troyke.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services and also on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, with a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. and burial to follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Tunnels to Towers, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY, 10306.

Online condolences may be shared at nimsgernfuneral.com. Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family.