Jeffrey Bryan Troth

Jeffrey Bryan Troth, age 59, of Gratis, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1965, in Muncie, Indiana, to Norman and Catherine Troth.

Jeff was a 1984 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Miami University. He had a warm heart, a witty personality, and a deep appreciation for nature. He enjoyed horseback riding, hiking, biking, and traveling—having visited 48 out of 50 states. Jeff’s outgoing and friendly nature meant he never met a stranger, and he genuinely cared about people. Jeff had a special love for animals, especially his cat, Smoke.

Growing up, Jeff participated in many sports’ baseball, basketball and cross country at Preble Shawnee. His love of competition and sports carried over to his adult years as he was an avid supporter and spectator of P.S. Arrow sports. He also found success in 4-H, riding his horses, Fred and Honey, in endurance and trail competitions. He was a fierce competitor in games and contests, earning many accolades, including he and Kathy being two-time winners of the Preble County Historical Treasure Hunt.

He was preceded in death by his father, Norman ‘Red’ Troth; aunt Ann Troth; and cousin, Carole Griggs.

Jeff is survived by his loving and devoted mother, Cathy Troth of Gratis; his brother, Tim (Heather) Troth; nieces Delaney and Riley Troth; and nephew Samuel Troth. He is also survived by his significant other, Kathy Anspaugh, along with her children and grandchildren.

He will be missed by his extended family, including aunts and uncles Inez (Joe) Enderle and Nelson (Eloisa) Troth; cousins Joel Enderle, Jenny (Mike) Bowman, Stephanie Henderson, Margo Campbell, Chrissy Campbell, Beverly Griggs, and Mark (Becky) Campbell; and cousins Christopher (Blair) Moore, Zachary (Amanda), Rachael Henderson, and Lauren (Mike) Jerit.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 12:00 noon until time of funeral service at 2:00 pm at Gard Funeral Home, 113 Ada Doty Street, Gratis, OH with Jimmy Gambrell officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Gratis. After the burial, the family invites friends and loved ones to gather at the Gratis Eagles for dinner and to share memories of Jeff’s life.