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.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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6728 Mader Drive

608-274-1000

Troy Gene Lepien

January 04, 1971 - August 07, 2025

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