| Graduation Year | Faculty |
| Date of Passing | Mar 19, 2009 |
| About | 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 (Doris) 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. |
