Richard William “Dick” Troendly, age 76, of Clarkesville, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023.
Born on December 23, 1946, in Payne, Ohio, he was a son of the late Joseph F. Troendly and Bernadine Knight Troendly. Mr. Troendly was a United States Army Veteran who proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era. He was a day trader and worked security for an industrial photo lab, but more than anything, he enjoyed landscaping. Dick loved gardening, trees, shrubs, and being outside. He was known to be a generous giver, and this was shown as he was his parents’ dedicated caretaker for 12 years. Mr. Troendly is of the Christian faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Troendly, and sister, Delores Vogel.
Survivors include his twin brother and sister-in-law, Robert F. “Bob” Troendly and Tammie of Clarkesville; several nieces and nephews; and numerous special friends and neighbors in Blairsville.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart, with Pastor Mike Franklin officiating. Interment will follow in Clarkesville City Cemetery with full military honors provided and David Terrell officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until the service hour on Wednesday at the funeral home.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
