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The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., November 29, 2001, page 16

NORMAN TROH

Norman Earl Troh, a life-long resident of Glenwood, died in White Salmon on Nov. 23, 2001.
Mr. Troh was born on March 9, 1914, in Glenwood, to Peter and Josie (Parrot) Troh. He grew up and went to school in Glenwood, graduating from high school there and then continuing to live in the community his entire life. On July 3, 1936, he married Anna Ellen Spitznogle.
He started working for J. Neils Logging Company as a log truck driver and in the rock quarry. Later, he started a dairy farm. After that, Mr. Troh returned to work at J. Neils, which had been purchased by St. Regis.
He founded the Church of Christ in Glenwood and worked there for about 10 years. He was also a member of the Camas Prairie Pioneer Association and the grange. An active member of the community, Mr. Troh served on the school board and was instrumental in getting the senior services to the area.
Fishing was his number one hobby, but he also loved hunting and trapping, traveling and music - he played accordion with the Old Time Fiddlers. Mr. Troh was a rock hound and a craftsman who like woodworking and building picnic tables and lawn ornaments. He was an out-doorsman who enjoyed blackberry, huckleberry and mushroom picking. He always loved a practical joke.
Mr. Troh is survived by his daughters Molly Jo Patrick and Rose Anne Woolery, both of Goldendale; son Douglas E. Troh, Glenwood; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and seven great, great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna, who died in 1999, and son David N. Troh, who died in July 2001.
Services for Mr. Troh will be held Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, at 1 p.m. at Gardner Chapel in White Salmon. Interment will be at Mt. Adams Cemetery in Glenwood.
Gardner Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.