David Dee Troutman, age 79, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, at the Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born May 3, 1945, the son of Vernon Troutman and Verna Clark Troutman. Dave grew up in Niotaze, Kansas and graduated from the Caney High School. He then served with the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam War where he was stationed in Japan. Following his military service, Dave worked as a police officer in Las Vegas and also worked as a truck driver and mechanic. Dave married Beverly Jo Duff on July 14, 1973, at Thayer, Kansas. Together, they had three sons, Tyler, Matt, and Justin. Dave took a job with the Social Rehabilitation Service and the family relocated to Ft. Scott. He was a member of Community Christian Church. He enjoyed reading and studying the Bible as well as listening to music.
Survivors include his three sons, Tyler Troutman of Independence, Kansas, Matthew Troutman (Jessica) of Independence, Missouri and Justin Troutman of Joplin, Missouri and four grandchildren, Evan, Salma, Meriam and Autumn. Also surviving is a sister, Nancy Beyl (Frank) of Claremore, Oklahoma.
Dave was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly, on July 22, 2006. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Richard and two sisters, Linda and Geneva.
Rev. Kevin Moyers will conduct funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 30th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Private burial will take place at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas.
Memorials are suggested to Community Christian Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.