Harold “Bink” Troutman, 96, passed from this life to the next on December 23, 2023.

Born December 5, 1927 in Wellersburg; he was a son of the late Allen and Mayme (Smith) Troutman; He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Jean (Geiger) Troutman; brother, Robert Troutman; sisters, Gladys Korns, Elva Long, Phyllis Troutman, Doris Smith, and Mary Lee Bowman. He was also preceded in death by a son, Larry Troutman, daughter-in-law, Sharon Troutman, and a grandson, Christopher Troutman.

Survived by four children, Sandra Novak and husband Louis, Walnut Cove, NC, Brad Troutman and wife Diann, Hyndman, PA, Dale Troutman and wife Margaret, Wellersburg, PA, Sharon Moody and husband Chuck, LaVale, MD, and former daughter-in-law, Kathy Troutman, Wellersburg, PA; brother, John Troutman and wife Harriett; sister, Carol Troutman. Also survived by nine grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He married the girl he met at 7 years old. They spent many years together with their families, growing a friendship, even before they started dating. They spent 68 years as husband and wife. Life wasn’t easy for them, they both worked hard making their own contributions to their commitment to each other.

Bink was forced to drop out of school in the eighth grade, he was needed on the family farm. He spent his life working that same farm. Even though his formal education was limited, it didn’t slow him down. He took care of all the financial aspects of the farm for years. His common sense and mechanical ability served him well.

He served on the County Road Board and was a Township Supervisor for 30 years, where he also plowed snow in the winter after feeding and milking his cows. He was a member of the Dairy Farm Board and Pennsylvania Farm Board.

He was a longtime member of Calvary Bible Church. He served on their Deacon Board and was an usher for many years. He worked hard, his whole life. He faced many challenges providing for his family. He and Ella Jean always managed to feed their family and see that they were in church. The family is saddened by his loss on earth but rejoices in his new beginning in heaven. Bink is now reunited with Ella Jean, and so many other loved ones who went before him.

Friends will be received at the Calvary Bible Church, 13901 S. Gardener Ave, Ellerslie, MD on Friday December 29, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A service will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Ken Korns officiating.

Burial at Cooks Cemetery, Wellersburg, PA

In lieu of flowers donations may be made Cooks Cemetery Associating c/o Carol Troutman, 6508 Cumberland Hwy, Meyersdale, PA 15552.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.zeiglerfuneralhome.com.