{"id":40654,"date":"2018-12-06T13:35:57","date_gmt":"2018-12-06T18:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/?p=40654"},"modified":"2019-01-08T10:29:40","modified_gmt":"2019-01-08T15:29:40","slug":"leroy-troyer-emu-architect-for-over-four-decades-dies-at-81","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2018\/leroy-troyer-emu-architect-for-over-four-decades-dies-at-81\/","title":{"rendered":"LeRoy Troyer, EMU’s architect for over four decades, dies at 81"},"content":{"rendered":"

LeRoy S. Troyer, the architect who spent four decades as lead planner and designer of Eastern Mennonite University\u2019s campus buildings, died Sunday in South Bend, Indiana. He was 81 years old.<\/span><\/p>\n

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LeRoy Troyer in front of EMU’s Campus Center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Troyer grew up in an Amish family in Middlebury and graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1971. He started an architectural firm immediately upon graduation. Over the span of 40 years and under three presidents, The Troyer Group designed and built three major buildings on the EMU campus: the seminary, the University Commons and the Campus Center. [Read more about the seminary building<\/a>.]<\/span><\/p>\n

Troyer is largely credited with creating a harmonious and consistent look throughout the remodeling and replacement of buildings as campus needs grew. \u201cThey understand our philosophy and way of working,\u201d President Loren Swartzendruber said in a 2014 Crossroads article. \u201cWhy change what has clearly given us impressive results at a competitive price? \u2026 I feel it is a great asset to be able to use the same design team for successive decades, coupled with respected, reliable, tried-and-true local contractors.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Among his other accomplishments, <\/span>his obituary in the South Bend Tribune<\/span><\/a> noted he was a pioneer in the area of intergenerational living. Troyer led the planning, design and development of Southfield Village, a neighborhood that serves as a national model for intergenerational living in South Bend. His firm was also involved in <\/span>other faith-based projects such as the 510-foot Ark Encounter structure in Williamstown, Ky. He sold The Troyer Group this past March.<\/span><\/p>\n

Troyer was an active contributor to Habitat for Humanity, serving on the international board and established affiliates in St. Joseph and Elkhart counties. <\/span>He developed a close working relationship with former President Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter.<\/span><\/p>\n

He served on many organizational boards such as Bethel College, Fourth Freedom Forum, The Fuller Center for Housing, Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County, MEDA and Nazareth Village, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Phyllis, and three sons, Terry (Cyndi) Troyer, Dr. Donald (Beth) Troyer and Ronald Troyer, all of South Bend; seven grandchildren, Kendra (Josh) Drake, Seth (Abby) Troyer, Luke (Macy) Troyer, Weston (Collette) Troyer, Will (Abby) Troyer, Wade Troyer and Sophie Troyer; and seven great-grandchildren. He also is survived by three siblings, Esther (Melvin) Mast, Lloyd (Loretta) Troyer and Edna Hochstetler.<\/span><\/p>\n

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LeRoy Troyer shows seminary designs to the campus community prior to the 1992 groundbreaking.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Kern Road Mennonite Church, 18211 Kern Road, South Bend, where LeRoy was a founding member and architect of the church itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

Celebration services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, also at Kern Road Mennonite Church.<\/span><\/p>\n

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the following organizations: The Fuller Center for Housing, P.O. Box 523, Americus, GA 31709; Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County, 402 E. South St., South Bend, IN 46601; and Hope Ministries, 432 S. Lafayette Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601.<\/span><\/p>\n

Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, South Bend, is assisting the Troyer family. Online condolences may be offered at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com<\/span><\/p>\n

The full obituary is available here<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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