Eli C. Troyer

Eli C. Troyer, 84, of 500 Calendar Road, Jonesville, KY, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, following a period of declining health.

Formerly of Apple Creek, Ohio, he was born on July 6, 1942, to the late Crist R. and Emma (Miller) Troyer. On May 28, 1964, he married Drusilla (Yoder) Troyer, who survives. Eli was a retired farmer and woodworker. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church, where he was ordained as a minister in May 1979 and as a bishop in April 1995. In addition to his wife, Drusilla, he is survived by his children: Lester (the late Ada) of Apple Creek; Alvin (Arlene) of Dalton; John (Linda) of Uhrichsville; Paul (Catherine) of Sarasota; Roman (Ruby) of the home; Anna of Jonesville; and Crist (Mary) of Guilford, NY; 27 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; brothers, John Henry (Mary) and Daniel (Fannie) of Apple Creek, John (Sarah Ann) of Kidron, and Raymond (Anna Mae) of Fredericksburg; sisters, Clara (Reuben) Miller of Dundee and Lizzie of Apple Creek; and brothers-in-law, Roy Wengerd of Holmesville and Toby Detweiler of Bremen, IN.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, sisters Verna, Anna, Sarah Ann, and Amanda, and brothers-in-law Jacob Byler, Crist Yoder, and Jonas Miller.

Calling hours will be held at the family home on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, after 1:00 p.m. and throughout the day on Thursday. Funeral services will be held at the Enos Miller residence, 250 Clifford Lane, Jonesville, KY 41052, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Jonesville Amish Cemetery, 3570 Jonesville Road, Dry Ridge, KY 41035.