The Joe Troness Memorial Fund for Carter & Mya

This past week saw the passing of Joe Troness after a difficult and far too short battle with cancer.   Joe was 40 years old and an amazing father and husband to Mya (8 years old), Carter (9 years old), and Tara. His love for family was only matched in the dedication and devotion he had in raising Mya and Carter.

Most of us hope to never know the pain of losing a spouse or the difficulty in comforting a child that lost a parent.  The road ahead is filled with love and support from family and friends, but also with challenges that are unimaginable to those that haven't experienced the great pain in an unexpected loss of a vibrant young father, husband, and friend.  

There are most certainly things that nobody can help with, but let us all find the strength to help in ways that we can.  

Mya and Carter are 8 and 9 years old and all proceeds will be used to help to continue to provide a life full of learning, knowledge, and discovery to help support their futures and ease the uncertainty that financial burdens can bring. Tara is the beneficiary of all donations and all funds will be directed by her for the benefit of Carter and Mya.

The Troness and Van Thiel families thank you for your thoughts and prayers in these difficult times.