Alan E. Troester

GUTTENBERG, IOWA

Alan Eugene Troester, 62, of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at University Iowa Hospital, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Alan was born on July 25, 1961, to Eugene Troester and Norma (Lamphier) Nelson. He graduated from Garnavillo High School in 1980.

Alan had been employed most recently with the City of Guttenberg as a Linesman.

He was often referred to as the Magic Man. He retired in April 2022.

Alan married his high school sweetheart, Sandra (Rohner) Witte, in 1981. They were married 16 years, and to the union came two children. They later divorced in 1997. In 2013, Alan met his solemate Bobbi Wilson. They realized all they needed was each other. They have continued to build a relationship they never thought possible. Alan is also a grandfather and an uncle. Alan loved to spent time outdoors doing what he loved. That might be spending time in the timber searching for mushrooms or ginseng. He enjoyed many types of hunting and fishing. He also loved to just tinker and mess around with stuff that was broken to fix it or make it better than before. Alan was a man of few words and emotions, however, loved his family and closest friends unconditionally.

Alan is survived by his soulmate, Bobbi Wilson; his daughter, Tina (Rob) Hagarty; daughter-in-law, Desiree Troester; and his five grandchildren: Rick, Ben, Kennedy, Landon, and Reagan; sisters: Debbie Troester, Virginia Shefelbine; and a brother, Calvin (Angela) Troester and numerous nephews.

He is preceded in death by his son, Ryan; parents, grandparents, several aunts and uncles, and brother-in-law.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 3 – 7 p.m. at Morris Funeral Home, 207 South 1st Street Guttenberg, IA 52052 with a memorial service to commence at 7 p.m. Following the memorial service, there will be Celebration of Life at the Stadium Bar and Grill, 915 US-52, Guttenberg, IA 52052.

Alan gave the gift of life through liver donation and has restored life’s promise for a family. Alan will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg is assisting the family and information is available at www.morrisfuneralhomes.com. Memorials may be sent to Morris Funeral Home (in care of the deceased) 207 South 1st St, Guttenberg, IA 52052