Mrs. Fern M. (Dietrich) Troxell, age 77, of Lehighton, Pa., died Sunday, December 17, 2006, in her home at 744 Troxell's Road Lehighton, Pa. 18235.
Fern was a member of Ben Salem U.C.C. Lehighton were she was active in the Womens Guild of the church. She and her husband of 53 years, Carl ran and operated their Dairy and Produce Farm since the early 1950's. Affectionatelyy known as the "Egg Lady", Fern delivered fresh produce and eggs to families in Palmerton, Pa..
Born in Kempton, Pa. she was the daughter of the late Howard Dietrich and the late Edna (Danner) Dietrich.
Survived by her husband Mr. Carl E. Troxell;
Two Daughters,
Mrs. Kristin Ann wife of Paul Simmons of Lehighton, Pa.
Mrs. Carlene F. wife of Scott Andress of Palmerton, Pa.
Three Sons,
Mr. Clair F. Troxell & wife Diana, of Lehighton, Pa.
Mr. Kenneth C. Troxell residing at home
Mr. Carlin C. Troxell & wife Danette, of Lehighton, Pa
One Sister,
Sister-Mrs. Betty Dreibelbis of Hamburg, Pa.
Sixteen grandchildren; Carissa, Ryan,Kara,Shanna, Nicholas,Joshua, Justin, Sara, Ashley, Amanda, A.J., Chrissy, Collin, Kyle, Jagr, Nathan.
Five great-grandchildren; Rachel, Chelsea, Alyssa, River, Brooklyn.
Fern was preceded in death by her son Kevin John Troxell March 17, 2000 and by her infant daughter Karla M. Troxell
Deceased Brothers;Ralph, Norman, and Willard Dietrich
Deceased Sisters: Mrs. Hermie(Dietrich) Lutz, and Mrs. Laura (Wessner) Wanamaker
Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM Tuesday, December 19, 2006 and from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 20, 2006.
Funeral service will be at Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc. at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 20, 2006 , Rev. Jeffrey P. Kistler
officiating.
Interment will be at Ben Salem Church Cemetery
Memorials in Mrs. Troxell's name maybe sent to the Palmerton Hospital Adult Day Care 135 Lafayette Ave. Palmerton, Pennsylvania 18071.
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