Carl Troxel
March 19, 2009
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Carl Troxel, 85, died Thursday, March 19, 2009 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born December 28, 1923 to J. Clarence and Nelle Troxel.
Carl graduated from Des Moines schools. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II in Africa and Italy. He graduated from Drake University with a degree in secondary education. Carl taught high school English in Rock Rapids, Iowa for one year and at Ankeny High School for over 40 years until his retirement. He enjoyed travel to foreign countries. He valued his many friends and neighbors. Carl was a member of Cottage Grove Presbyterian Church, serving for many years on the board of deacons.
Carl is survived by his brother, Stanley Troxel of Des Moines; and a sister, Pat Fagen also of Des Moines, and ten nieces and nephews, Peggy (Scott) Johnson, Nancy Schwarz, Jack (Deb) Troxel, Gregory Fagen, Timothy Fagen, Jeffery Fagen, Wesley Fagen, Sally Fagen, Beverly Peterman and Mary (Kevin) Allmon. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Clarence and George.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2009 at the Cottage Grove Presbyterian Church in Des Moines with burial to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2009 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. Des Moines, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cottage Grove Presbyterian Church in loving memory of Carl.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jim Forsyth
07/27/2015
RIP Mr Troxel. You were a great teacher, a great American and a great man.
Jim Forsyth
AHS '72
Ken Hart
05/23/2015
Mr. Troxel was my favorite teacher.
Ken Hart
Class of 1966
Ankeny. High School
Mark Maffett
03/22/2009
Before school districts even thought about requiring mentors for first year teachers, educators like Carl existed. His friendly way of treating students, as well as, young teachers has been greatly appreciated. Carl could put anybody at ease with his talk of travel or any other experience, including education. I consider Carl as one of the individuals who shaped Ankeny High School into the institution it is today.
Elizabeth Kalbach
03/23/2009
To the Troxel family,
I am so saddened to hear of Carls passing. I knew him over
40 years ago when I worked at the Woodland Sundries and he was
a regular customer. He was such a nice man, and one that I will
always remember. Many times I had thought of him and am sorry
that I did not have an opportunity to visit with him in the years
past. My prayers are with you and may you enjoy many memories of
Carl.
Ron Huber
03/21/2009
Carl was a cherished colleague, a remarkable, caring educator, a man gifted with mirthful humor and a highly respected and appreciated mentor when I was a young educator. His tireless devotion to friends and family set a very high standard for those who choose to carry the title of friend. The world is lessened in his absence, while, surely, Heaven gains. God bless, and Godspeed. Prayers ascend while grace prevails.