A brilliant man, loving husband and wonderful father and friend. You will truly be missed by so many. Love and prayers to all the family members.

Posted by Sarah Dannen on November 21, 2019

Troy was so helpful to so many people. He was always correct in everything he said. He was always a ton of fun to hang out with. I will miss him the rest of my life. Thank you Troy for all you did for others.

Posted by Jim Wiltse on November 20, 2019

Sandie and family: We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

Posted by Jolynn and Matt S on November 20, 2019

It has been a week since you left. I miss you terribly! Our house feels so empty without you. I love you and miss you!

Posted by Sandie Hinz on November 19, 2019

We are going to miss you Troy. You fought a long ruff battle with cancer. It is hard to find

Posted by Sharon & Ron on November 19, 2019

We love you and miss you so much dad

Posted by Brandy, bently, Brooklynn and Carson on November 19, 2019

I met Troy and Sandi @the Sheridan VA in 2008. An awesome couple and I feel they are awesome friends. I know he fought a long hard fight. We have to remember God loves beautiful flowers in his garden as well. Troy will be sincerely missed by Tim and I and we are sending prayers to Sandi and the entire family for strength and healing. May the Lord Bless and Keep you.

Posted by Robbie Sutorus on November 19, 2019

Never met Troy in person. He was a good friend of my brother, CDR Jim Wiltse. We spoke last summer while Jim was visiting. Found out we both served in Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti summer of 1994. We were shipmates that never met! Fair winds and following seas Troy in your voyage in Heaven. LCDR Rich Wiltse USCG retired.

Posted by RICHARD D WILTSE on November 19, 2019

So sorry for your loss.

Posted by Karilyn and Monte Morrison on November 18, 2019

In life there are a few people that impact one’s life in the way you do. When we met in Oregon in mid-80’s I had no idea how you would have impacted mine and my family’s life in the way you did; we are very grateful for your friendship. In some of our more recent conversations I loved to hear about your love for your family (especially them grandkids) and God and how you were always preparing for the upcoming hunting season no matter how your health was, you were determined to get out there if at all possible. You took on challenges that other people wouldn’t touch, no matter what the obstacles were or what the consequences might be. You were a man of great integrity. You worked hard and played harder. You will be missed by many people and I pray that the joy you have brought to all of us will be remembered forever. I pray for peace and comfort for Sandi and your family. God Bless. Dennis and Sandy Sughrue

Posted by Dennis Sughrue on November 18, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the family of Troy. I wish I would have known he resided in Rapid City.

Posted by Marla Ulrich on November 17, 2019

Hey I just wanted to let you know that I wanted to make it to his service. 2 issues holding me back. First is work. I’m suppose to leave for Utah site. 2nd I’m not sure of the welcome I’ll receive. I’ve known him since I was 14-15 maybe younger I’m now 37. We’ve had deep talks, talks about his kids, his life, his past, his kids future, the good, the bad, and the ugly! The things his kids have done as youngsters. He brought me on my first deer hunt, went pheasant hunting with his broken elbow and him using his 410 cuz he was stubborn like that! He was alway adamant about hunting. He could be sick, or hurt and didn’t care! I wasnt there for his passing but regardless it hit me a lot. Not trying to take his passing from anybody. we’ve all known each other for a LONG time. Be thru a lot in the early years of our friendship When I found out from dad that he passed I had a real shitty day to begin with but def was more shitty when I found out. Although it compares nothing to yours ?. I don’t know how he passed or if it was expected or unexpected. I’ll never forget his and mine last conversation. He was a fighter and always defied and beat the odds till the end. He lived a life for his family and always was there to help anybody who needed help an anyway he could. He was a veteran and served his country with pride and would never trade that for anything. Went went one to continuing his service with working at the VA. For many many many many years. I’ll always remember him as a man who cared nothing more then his family, his country, and others. With that lost more then anyone I’ll ever know??? between the children he’s lost, the brothers in arms, and much more. He continued to make an impact on everyone he ever knew and his memory will always be carried with me. I wish you, your family, his family, and all that were blessed to know him and or made an impact on their life the best and my sympathy. He was the strongest fighter I’ve ever know. Weakness was not in his vocabulary and never was! I am going to miss him deeply but I know in my heart that he is finally at peace and with his children he lost too early. Thru marriage we are family but divorce never means you stop being family. I don’t know if I will be able to make it the service, due to work and might have to go to Utah In case I can’t I would have loved to given this speech for him. So if I can’t make it. I’d like you or someone to give relay that message. Again I feel for you, you lost a friend, a spouse, and a partner and I know he loved you with everything he had. I’m always here as weird as it may seem but if you ever wanna talk even about old times you can call me at any time of the day. Love you y’all like family. He was family to me!

Posted by Josh hartsook on November 16, 2019

RIP my friend. I can only wish I comprehended 1/2 of what you took time to teach me. Alway remember my words each time we met.."Troy you have to dump this down for me lol". You will be missed sir. God speed. May the family of Troy keep him close in memory.

Posted by Sherry Hocking on November 16, 2019