01/10/2026
Walter "Doc" Trosper, 79
He was born in Hartford City
He was a 1966 graduate of Montpelier High School
He worked at 3M, Hartford City, for 45 years before retiring in 2013
As a boy, he belonged to the Nazarene Church, Montpelier
Walter Trosper, 79, affectionately known as "Doc," died on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at home following an illness.
Born in Hartford City on December 27, 1946, he grew up in Blackford County.
Doc was a 1966 graduate of Montpelier High School.
He worked at 3M, Hartford City, for 45 years before retiring in 2013.
Doc also was an auctioneer in his working years.
He was a member of Albany United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir and attended Bible study.
As a boy, Doc belonged to the Nazarene Church, Montpelier.
He enjoyed boating at the lake, being in nature at campgrounds during both summer and winter and traveling on many trips.
Doc will be remembered as a kind, gentle quiet man.
He will be missed by many.
Survivors include his wife, Suellen Trosper, whom he married in 2006; daughter, Deborah Trosper Thompson (husband, James), of Warren; step-daughters, Angela Selvey (husband, Chris), of Muncie, and Tammy Zehner (husband, Ryan), of Warren; brother, Jack Trosper (wife, Barbara), of Warren; two grandsons; three step-grandsons; several nieces and nephews.
Doc is preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Jane (Whitaker) Trosper.
Visiting hours are Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, from 1 until 3 p.m. at Albany United Methodist Church, 125 N. Broadway, Albany, followed by the funeral ceremony at 3 p.m.
Private interment will take place at Brookside Cemetery, Montpelier.
Memorials may be sent to Albany United Methodist Church, 125 N. Broadway, Albany, IN 47320 or Montpelier Community Pantry, 209 S. Main St., Montpelier, IN 47359.
Online condolences and other expressions of sympathy may be given at www.MeachamFuneralService.com
Meacham Funeral Home, 648 W. State St., Albany, is in charge of arrangements.