Troy Fralich Obituary, Death – The Tig’s BBQ community is mourning the loss of its owner, Troy “Tig” Fralich, who passed away on Monday, November 2. In a message shared by the restaurant’s family, staff described their grief and reflected on the man whose dream grew into a gathering place for food, laughter, and connection.
For those who knew Tig, the restaurant was never just about barbecue. It was a vision he brought to life a place where people could sit down together, enjoy a good meal, and make memories. The family’s words paint a picture of a business shaped not only by its food, but by the warmth and spirit of the person behind it.
“His dream, his passion” is how the Tig’s BBQ family described the restaurant. That sense of purpose helped make it a place people returned to with friends and family, becoming part of the community’s shared routine and celebrations.
Though the loss is deeply felt, the family says Tig’s BBQ will remain open. They are committed to carrying forward the vision and passion he built into the restaurant. Their message also offers a simple way for the community to show support: keep coming in, order a favorite barbecue meal, bring loved ones, and continue creating the moments Tig hoped the restaurant would make possible.
The family acknowledged that the days ahead may be difficult and asked for patience and kindness as the team navigates its grief. They also expressed gratitude to the community for standing with Tig and supporting the restaurant throughout its journey.
Tig’s passing leaves a profound absence for his family, colleagues, and customers. But the gathering place he created will continueand with every meal shared there, his work and the memories made around it can live on.
“We love you, Tig,” the family wrote. “We’ll keep the smoke rolling.”
