Gathering of family and friends for Gerald Edward âEddâ Troe, age 76, of Albert Lea will be from 5:00 â 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. Interment will be at a later date. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com
Gerald âEddâ died Sunday, March 29, 2015 at his home.
Gerald Edward âEddâ Troe was born December 28, 1938 in Albert Lea, the son of Melvin Ole and Carolyn (Flanagan) Troe. Edd grew up in Albert Lea and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1956. After graduation he served his country in the United States Army until 1958, he then served 6 years in the Army Reserves. Edd was united in marriage to Laraine Betty Schnarr in Northwood. Edd worked as a grocery manager. He was a member of First Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post 56. Edd enjoyed gardening, reading, watching mystery movies and he loved all animals, especially cats. He was a man liked by everyone.
Survivors include his wife Laraine; sons Jay (Lyn) Troe, Jon (Denise) Troe and Chad (Penny) Troe; 3 grandchildren Jon, Paul and Naomi; sister Carol Olson nephew Greg Olson and sister-in-law Cheryl Schnarr.
Ed was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; son Jeffery Troe; brother Melvin (Judy) Troe; nieces Kim Goddard, Mary Anne Bridgewater and brother-in-law Roger Olson.