Official Obituary of
Troy E Rachau
April 13, 1960 ~ August 9, 2022 (age 62) 62 Years Old
Troy Rachau Obituary
On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, Troy Rachau, talented drummer, loving husband and father of three passed away at the age of 62.
Troy was born in La Grande, OR on April 13, 1960 to parents, William (Bill) and Marilyn (Powell) Rachau. He graduated from La Grande High School in 1978, attending Eastern Oregon University for a short time before ultimately hitting the road to pursue his life's passion, music.
At the age of only six, Troy was given a hand-me-down set of drums, an event that would shape the rest of his life. In high school, he played drums in band and swing choir, in college, he played in the school musical combo, and in the 80s he played with two popular groups in his hometown: A Touch of Class and Coffey Twins. From there, Troy continued to follow his musical dreams, playing scenes in Portland, OR, Canada and ultimately finding musical success in Branson, MO.
In 2008, his music brought him to New Mexico, where he met his love, Roberta (Bobbi) Montoya, with whom he spent his last 15 years in happiness.
Troy was preceded in death by his father, Bill, his mother, Marilyn, and his brother, Todd. He is survived by his wife Bobbi, his three daughters, Melissa, Keea and Darbi, step-son, Bob, and seven grand children.
Troy was born in La Grande, OR on April 13, 1960 to parents, William (Bill) and Marilyn (Powell) Rachau. He graduated from La Grande High School in 1978, attending Eastern Oregon University for a short time before ultimately hitting the road to pursue his life's passion, music.
At the age of only six, Troy was given a hand-me-down set of drums, an event that would shape the rest of his life. In high school, he played drums in band and swing choir, in college, he played in the school musical combo, and in the 80s he played with two popular groups in his hometown: A Touch of Class and Coffey Twins. From there, Troy continued to follow his musical dreams, playing scenes in Portland, OR, Canada and ultimately finding musical success in Branson, MO.
In 2008, his music brought him to New Mexico, where he met his love, Roberta (Bobbi) Montoya, with whom he spent his last 15 years in happiness.
Troy was preceded in death by his father, Bill, his mother, Marilyn, and his brother, Todd. He is survived by his wife Bobbi, his three daughters, Melissa, Keea and Darbi, step-son, Bob, and seven grand children.
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