Wendell Aeilt Troff, age 85 of Amery, WI died at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 18, 2018. Wendell was born October 25, 1932 to Opal (Barnes) and Aeilt Troff. He grew up in Iowa before moving to Minnesota and later moved to Amery, Wisconsin where he lived the remainder of his days. Wendell was married to Lucille Geerdes on November 4, 1950 in Blue Earth, Minnesota. To this union 3 children were born: Randy, Sandra, and Ricky. Wendell began working outside of the family farm at the age of 14 for a local hardware store and hauling coal. Vigorous work was a trait he carried throughout his life. He was a heavy machine operator for Ashback for more than 30 years before opening his own construction company (Troff Construction) in Amery. He finished his career working for the Lake Wapogasset Sanitary District for 37 years before 'retiring'. Truth be told he couldn't ever truly quit working and tinkered and fixed things until the end. Wendell enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, motorcycles, roller skating, camping, travelling, talking smart, and fixing anything he could. He is preceded in death by his mother and father; brother, Darrell and great, great granddaughter, Marriah Yager.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lucille; brother, Arno Troff; son, Randy (Sue) of Texas; daughter, Sandi Troff of Amery; and son, Ricky (Pat) Troff of Amery. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Andrea Troff, Brent Troff, Carri (Steve) Rotering, Shane (Amanda) Troff, and Rory (Jennifer) Troff, as well as many great and great, great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Amery, WI. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 pm on Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home as well as for the hour prior to the service at the church. A private family interment will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.