Troy Lee Wideman

Troy Lee Wideman, Jr. was born on May 29, 1935, to Ardath and Troy L. Wideman, Sr. in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 4, 2023, after a long illness. He was predeceased by his mother and father, his two beloved wives, Franceta Wideman and Louava Wideman, and his brother, Joe Allen Wideman. He is survived by his children, Mark Wideman, and Debra (Bud) Epps, his grandchildren, Danielle (Kenny) Wideman, Bella (Ben) McNeill, and Joey (Laura) Epps; great-grandchildren Tyler Mullins, Braiden Mullins, Charlie McNeill, Jesse McNeill, and Forest Epps; as well as nieces and nephews and beloved friends, including his special caregivers Dee Alcala and Myra Sanchez.

Troy had a long and interesting career. He was a veteran of the US Air force and a long-time civil servant which ended with the rank of Chief Auditor. He loved to fish and make beautiful handmade flies to fish with. Second only to the Lord and his family, Troy loved being a Ham Radio Operator and was a long-time member and former president of The Old Old Timers Club. He also enjoyed painting and reading. Troy was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church and a former member of First Lutheran Church.

Troy loved his family and friends deeply and will be so missed by all who knew him.

Revelation 21:3-4 – And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.

Romans 8:18 – For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.