Troy Gene Lepien
January 04, 1971 - August 07, 2025
Obituary
Troy Gene Lepien, age 54, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 in a traffic accident. He was born on January 4, 1971, to Thomas and Doris (Maurer) Lepien in Fond du Lac, WI. Troy married Tonja Harrison on June 14, 1997 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Madison, WI.
Troy graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1993. He then went on to graduate school where he completed his MAB in Health Administration in 1995. Troy worked in healthcare for over thirty years and was currently the System Vice President of Business Integrity and Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer for UW Health.
Troy had a lifelong love of martial arts and was the co-founder of PCY Muay Thai with his dear friends and partners Troy Ninedorf and Theresa Rizzo. Troy was a deeply spiritual person and served as a deacon at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Troy was also an avid Badger fan and loved watching the Milwaukee Brewers.
Troy is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 28 years, Tonja; cherished children, Sophie (Sam Makovec) Lepien, Aidan (Keertana Bora) Lepien; his parents; siblings, Joan (Gary) Kling, Glenn Lepien, Todd (Margie) Lepien; mother-in-law, Kirsten Harrison; beloved brothers and sister-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Atress Harrison.
As a final act generosity, Troy was an organ and tissue donor. The family would like to thank the PCY community for all their love and support and the UW Hospital for their care.
A celebration of Troy’s life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Ryan Funeral Home & Legacy Center, 6728 Mader Drive, Madison, WI. A visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Refreshments will be served after the service.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Waisman Center, where Troy interned as a graduate student, or the Wisconsin Alumni Association.
To view the obituary or leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
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Sat Aug 16, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Celebration of Life
Sat Aug 16, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Ryan Funeral Home - Madison West • 6728 Mader Dr, Madison, WI 53719
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Georgia Dollhopf
Coworker •
Troy hired me into the Compliance Office at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2000 and we worked together for several years. We just clicked, maybe it was because deep down we were both a little silly at times. Like flying paper airplanes in the office after everyone went home? :) He helped me learn and grow in my position and always had faith in me. I would see his wife Tonja, who he always talked about, at many work functions and the four of us would always have a great time. He even invited my daughter to his daughter Sophie's birthday parties while they still lived in the area. So kind of him. I was so sad when he moved on from MCW but I knew it was the best move for him and his family. I am grateful that we still communicated over the years, not as often as we used to but we still did a few times a year. Thank you for hiring me and for being a good friend to me. My prayers go out to Tonja, Sophie and Aidan during this very difficutl time. I hope that the wonderful memories of him help you through these dark days. Much love. Georgia Dollhopf
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Marcus Robert Johnson
Friend •
Troy always took me into deep water but never let the sharks get me. He was the first man to really mentor me and basically volunteer his time when I was a teen and young adult needing a place to be. His kindness, strength and guidance was everything for me at a time when I didn’t have much! Thanks to my brother, that loves talking about his family endlessly and genuinely wanted the world to be a better safer place. Thanks for giving me skills that make me feel safe, always! Love u brother and your family❤️