Margaret Ann (Harter) Trojan was born on March 18, 1935, in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska to Frank and Rose (Walterscheid) Harter and passed away on September 23, 2022, at Ridgewood Rehab and Care Center in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 87 years, 6 months 5 days.

Margaret was a graduate of Beaver Crossing High School with the Class of 1953.  On June 21, 1958, she was united in marriage to her classmate, Richard "Dick" Trojan. They celebrated their "64 ^th " wedding anniversary in June of this year. Their marriage was blessed with three children. Her life revolved around her faith and family.

Margaret was a devout Catholic and was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.   She was involved in the Altar Society and taught CCD classes. She attended every First Friday mass since 1961 up until recently.

Margaret was active in the community and a 4-H leader for many years and also served as an election worker for Seward County for over 50 years.   She worked at Leif's grocery store while her children were school age and managed a detasseling crew in the summer for over 30 years.

Margaret enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid gardener.  She had a large vegetable garden every summer.  She preserved the summer harvest by canning and freezing and they enjoyed the bounty throughout the year.   Throughout her life, Margaret enjoyed cooking and baking.  She was known for her delicious homemade cinnamon rolls.  In her later years, she enjoyed entering baked goods and preserved items in the Seward County Fair. She enjoyed cross stitch embroidery and made each of her children and grandchildren several quilts.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Richard (Dick) Trojan; her parents, Frank and Rose Harter; sister, Maurine Schark and brothers, Marvin Harter, Mahlon Harter and Robert Harter.

Survivors cherishing her memory include her three children and their spouses, Craig Trojan and fiancé, Patti Davis, Lincoln, Barry and wife, Jackie Trojan, Milford and Angela and husband, Mark Griffin, Marshville, NC; grandchildren: Dillon (Brooke) Trojan, Crete, Denver (Kala) Trojan, Cresco, IA, Sara Trojan, Dallas, TX, Garrett Griffin, Chapel Hill, NC and Nathan Griffin, Sierra Vista, AZ; three great-grandchildren; sisters: Jean O'Connor, Seward, Lois Korinek, Lincoln, Jerry Pariset, Beaver Crossing and brother, Don Harter, Elkhorn; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers and memories of a life shared with Margaret.