Obituary: Joseph Troske

Joseph W. Troske, 85, of New Rockford, N.D., died Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26 at Evans Funeral Home, and burial was at the Prairie Home Cemetery, both in New Rockford. Rev. Richard Biberdorf officiated the service. Casket bearers were Casey Weber, Levi Weber, Myra Troske, Mitchell Hoffmann and Ryan Hoffman.

Joseph Troske was born September 24, 1934, at New Rockford, the son of Erwin and Evelyn (Pattee) Troske. He grew up in the area and attended school in New Rockford.

On January 12, 1958, Joseph was united in marriage to Irene Dungan at Grace City. From this union, they had three sons. They lived in New Rockford for their first winter before moving to the Troske family farm. In 1966, they moved to their own farm on Highway 15. Joe spent his life doing what he enjoyed, farming. He hunted in his younger days and had a crop duster plane that he loved to fly.

Joe knew everything about the Troske family history and always enjoyed visiting with family and sharing family stories. You would usually find Joe with a camera in his hand and he would always have lots of pictures to share. Irene and him enjoyed traveling and square dancing.

He is survived by his son, David; one brother in law, Dick (Karen) Dungan; sister in law, Conni Dungan and several nieces and nephews.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two sons Mark and Brian; brother Erwin and sister Anna Marie.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, N.D.