Twyla F. Royer, 90, of West Burlington, died at 5:00 PM Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Klein Center in West Burlington. Twyla's family appreciates the kind and compassionate care she received there.
Born February 6, 1932, in Mount Pleasant, she was the daughter of William "Ralph" F. and Madia (Widmer) Hilbrant. On February 15, 1958, she married Rev. John A. Royer at Green Mound Church of God in Trenton, Iowa. He passed away on September 9, 2010.
She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and later Findlay College.
Twyla taught elementary school until she had children and was very proud to be a pastor's wife.
She loved helping her husband, John, with his many church responsibilities over the course of his career. They led many Open Bible Churches, mostly in southeast Iowa and later at the Rome Baptist Church in Rome, Iowa. Twyla was a huge prayer warrior, always praying for anyone who needed it and avidly read her bible. She enjoyed bird watching and feeding the birds. She will be fondly remembered for her peanut clusters.
Survivors include her three sons, Jeff (Kim) Royer of Danville, Rev. Dr. Marc (Dr. Marceil) Royer of Granger, IN, John L. (Julie) Royer of Durham, NC; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Helen) Hilbrant of Muscatine; brother in law, Joe (Carol) Royer of Burlington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Robert Hillbrant and sister-in-law Jean Hilbrant.
Family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Sunday, February 14, 2022 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.
The funeral service for Mrs. Royer will be 2:00 PM Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Pastors Marc and Mitch Royer officiating. Burial will be 10:00 AM Monday, February 13, 2022 at Aspen Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for the Christian Resource Group for the John and Twyla Royer Memorial Fund.