Pam K. Filter-Trosin, 73, Passes Away in Sioux Falls

Longtime Fremont, Nebraska resident was known for her creative spirit and love of family

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

Pam K. Filter-Trosin, a 73-year-old resident of Rossie, South Dakota, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Pam was born in Mitchell, South Dakota in 1952 and later made her home in Fremont, Nebraska, where she was known for her joyful spirit, love of crafting, and devotion to her grandchildren.

Why it matters

Pam's passing marks the loss of a beloved community member in Fremont, Nebraska, where she lived for decades and was known for bringing joy to others through her creative hobbies and doting care for her family.

The details

Pam was born to James and Betty Arens in 1952 and graduated from Mitchell High School in 1970. She married Raymond Filter in 1969, and the couple made their home in Fremont in 1979. Raymond passed away in 2005, and Pam later married Larry Trosin in 2018. Larry died in December 2025. Pam was known for her love of camping, motorcycles, auctions, craft shows, and car shows, as well as her impressive collection of yard inflatables and Halloween costumes.

  • Pam was born on March 29, 1952 in Mitchell, South Dakota.
  • Pam graduated from Mitchell High School in 1970.
  • Pam married Raymond Filter on June 21, 1969 in Mitchell.
  • Pam and her family made their home in Fremont, Nebraska in 1979.
  • Raymond Filter passed away on November 23, 2005.
  • Pam married Larry Trosin on September 22, 2018.
  • Larry Trosin passed away in December 2025.
  • Pam passed away on February 3, 2026 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The players

Pam K. Filter-Trosin

A 73-year-old resident of Rossie, South Dakota who passed away on February 3, 2026. She was known for her joyful spirit, love of crafting, and devotion to her grandchildren.

Raymond Filter

Pam's first husband, who passed away on November 23, 2005.

Larry Trosin

Pam's second husband, who passed away in December 2025.

James Arens

Pam's father.

Betty Arens

Pam's mother.

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The takeaway

Pam's life was marked by her creative spirit, love of family, and ability to bring joy to others through her hobbies and devotion to her grandchildren. Her passing is a loss felt by the Fremont, Nebraska community where she lived for decades.