Gary Lee Trostel Gary Lee Trostel, 55, resided in St. Paris, Ohio and Tazewell, Tennessee, died unexpectedly after sunset on Saturday, July 24, 2010. Gary was born on July 11, 1955 in Troy, Ohio to the late Robert Trostel Jr. and Laura F. Rogers Lewis. He grew up in Casstown, Ohio and graduated from Miami East High School in 1973. Gary also attended Hobart Welding Academy. He married Rebecca A. Shoop in 1974. They have remained married for 36 years. Gary was a wonderful husband and father to his three children, daughter Doedee and husband Chuck, deceased son Byron and wife Lourdes, and son Bradley and wife Abby. Gary has five grandsons, Dawsen, Dridin, Josiah, Isaiah, and unborn baby, Byron Elijah. He has two granddaughters, Korrah and Kynlee. He is survived by his brother, Ron Trostel of Troy; sisters, Ruth Hines of Michigan and Karen Redding of Texas as well as two stepbrothers, Jim and Neal Lewis. In addition to his parents and son Byron, Gary was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Hobart, stepfather, Walter Lewis and stepbrother, Ed Lewis. Gary was a farmer and self-employed at G & G Welding in St. Paris for many years. He currently had a business, Tro Steel Works, with his sons. Gary was a member of Renewed Strength Church in Westville, Ohio. His heart and passion was in prison fellowship and community service. He was constantly encouraging and uplifting those in need. Gary gave his life for others. He spent his days telling others about his faith in Jesus. Gary will truly be missed by all who knew him. It gives us great joy and peace to know that he is in heaven with his Savior, Jesus Christ. Visitation will be held at Baird Funeral Home in Troy on Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 12:00PM to 8:00PM. This will be a non-traditional gatheringi