Troy R. Achenbach, 92, of Taylorville, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 1:17 a.m. at Taylorville Care Center in Taylorville. He was born August 29, 1922 in Taylorville, IL. The Son of Walter and Ethel (Fesser) Achenbach. He married Virginia “Jean” Hiller Cies in 1971 in Taylorville, IL and she later preceded him in death on November 30, 2014. He retired from Peabody Coal Company after 30 years of service. He and his wife owned and operated Achenbach Investment Properties in Taylorville area for over 25 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army in World War II; graduated from Taylorville High school and Millikin University in Decatur, IL

He is survived by his Son: Alan T (Denna) Achenbach of Taylorville, IL; Seven Grandchildren; Eight Great-Grandchildren; Son-in-Law: Robert Jenkins of Elmhurst, IL; Step Daughter-Dr. Janet Hiller of Missoula, MT; Step-Son: Craig Cies of Indianapolis, ID; Brother: W.B. (Jean) Achenbach of Naples, FL; Several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and Daughter Dr. Sally Jenkins

Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Rev. Jim Ferrill officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 23, 2015 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville.

Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army 530 N 6th St, Springfield, IL 62702

Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville.

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