Sister Marilyn Trobaugh

Sister Marilyn ws a native of Lafayette, Indiana. Her final ministry was in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Marilyn, formerly Sister Robert Louise, entered the Congregation on January 4, 1954. She professed final vows on August 15, 1961.

She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She also has a master’s degree in elementary education from Ball State University.

Sister Marilyn ministered as a teacher and principal. She also served as a business officer and bookkeeper for many years.

Sister Marilyn Trobaugh (formerly Sister Robert Louise)

Complete Ministry

In Indiana: Teacher, St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis (1956-59); Teacher, St. Charles, Peru (1959-66); Teacher, Holy Family, Jasper (1966-67); Teacher/Principal, St. Charles, Peru (1967-70); Business Officer, Providence Retirement Home, New Albany (1970-71); Maintenance, Our Lady of Providence, Clarksville (1971-73); School Secretary, St. Mary, Lafayette (1973-76); Bookkeeper, Colonial Crest Nursing Center, Indianapolis (1976-83); Bookkeeper, Brookview Manor Nursing Center, Indianapolis (1983-86); Bookkeeper, Pine Tree Manor, Indianapolis (1986-92); Bookkeeper, Nova Care, Inc., Indianapolis (1992-97); Staff Local Residences, Center Business Office, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1997-2002); Local Residence Accounts Manager, Central Business Office, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2002-17); Treasurer for Sisters of Providence in Lourdes Hall, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2017-21); Preparing bags for crocheted sleeping mats, Sisters of Providence, Terre Haute (2022-23), Prayer, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2024-25).