Troy H. “Type High” Groves, #911
December 17, 1971 – August 13, 2025
Troy “Type High” Groves, with Arwinn Heartisan and Apprentice Eleanor
at the Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott, Arizona, July 2024
It is with great sadness that we must announce the sudden death of Troy Groves from a fatal car accident on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025. His love of letterpress and the History of the APA will be greatly missed by all. At only 53 years of age, Troy was taken from us all at a far too young age! Below is the post from his wife Lisa on Instagram along with his favorite recent picture:
“On Wednesday, Troy was involved in a fatal car accident. To say that I am devastated is an understatement. Daphne and I are spending the weekend together remembering him and all of his quirky, wonderful moments. The world is less bright without him. This man changed my life for the better in a multitude of ways, and, for that, I am forever grateful.”
Troy’s passing leaves a big hole in the world of letterpress. Our hearts are breaking.
I am so sorry to read about Troy’s passing. Though we never met, it was clear from afar that he was a profound pillar in the printing and typecasting communities. I mourn his loss, not only for the knowledge lost to the fields that he loved, but for the vital role he played in his family members lives. May all of Troy’s family and friends find peace through their memories of time him.