William "Bill" Frank Troxel

He was born November 25, 1927 in Seminole County, Oklahoma and was raised by Homer and Estella Troxel. After graduating high school and graduating college with an associate’s degree, Bill join the United States Navy, Corona, California and served proudly until his discharge in 1948.

Bill married Jean Howland on November 27, 1948 and together they had three daughters. Bill and Jean moved to Kansas City where Bill went to work for Phillips Petroleum then TWA as a sheet metal mechanic retiring in 1986.

On September 9, 1967, Bill would marry Mary Ann Cole and together they would enjoy each other’s company for the next 53 years. After they both retired, they would travel to Mission, Texas and would enjoy retirement for the next 30 years. Bill was very talented with woodworking and loved to make furniture.

William was preceded in death by Homer and Estella Troxel; sister, Pauline Box; step-sisters, Margaret Bauchman and Helen Moss; step brother, Charles Hatton; and son-in-law, Steve Pate.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Mary Ann; his daughters, Linda (Jodie) Yinger, Carol (Chris) McClure, and Patricia Pate; brother, Clarence (Annie)Troxel; previous wife, Jean Ansell; grandchildren, Mark Yinger, Erica (Bryan) Heitman, Kevin Steverson, Steven (Debbie) McClure, Mary (Jim) Bunnell, Amanda (Kellie) Pate, Jennifer (Lance) Fletcher, and Heather Pate; great grandchildren, Cadence, Abrah, Kortney, Elisabeth, and Addison.