Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Robert Sidney Trautman, age 90, of the Town of Vinland, died Friday, January 25, 2013, at home. Bob was an active member of the Village of Hales Corners for 53 years before moving to Vinland in 2007.
He was born June 11, 1922, in Milwaukee County to the late Adolph Karl Richard and Suzannah (Basista) Trautmann. Bob was a 1940 graduate of Bay View High School. In 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. On August 23, 1947, Bob married Lorna Young in Milwaukee. In 1953 he earned his B.S.M.E. from the College of Engineering at Marquette University. Bob worked at LeRoi Motors, General Electric X-Ray, The Milwaukee Company, and RexNord until retiring in 1985. Bob was a member of the American Legion, and he and his daughter Susan were on the first Old Glory Honor Flight in October of 2009. In 1960 Bob and Lorna were founding members of the Heritage Presbyterian Church in Muskego, and they are now members of First Presbyterian Church in Winneconne.
Bob is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lorna Trautman; one daughter, Susan Forbes; one son, Dennis Trautman; one sister, Alma Porter; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Along with his parents, Bob was also preceded in death by two brothers, Walter and Arthur Trautman; a son-in-law, George Forbes; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Frances and Jack Young, Kathryn and Eugene Raychel, Tom Hammett, Charlie Porter, and Mabel Trautman.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home, 904 E. Main St. Winneconne. A Tribute to a Veteran service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home immediately followed by a funeral service. Pastor Mara Rivera will officiate.
A visitation will also be on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Arlington Park Cemetery Chapel, 4141 South 27th St. Greenfield, Wisconsin. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the cemetery chapel. Pastor Dick Kreager will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Arlington Park Mausoleum.
Please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.
Mueller Funeral Home
Winneconne
(920) 582-4242
Jim Breitbach wrote on February 7, 2013
My sympathy to the family at this time of loss. I had the pleasure of working with Bob at LeRoi while I was in College. I later worked with Dennis at Delco in Oak Creek, WI. More recently, I got re-acquainted with Bob at Heritage - my son Michael's church. I have pleasant memories of my experiences with the family.
Deb Artman wrote on February 3, 2013
I knew Bob through daughter Susan and son- in -law George - from his time in Vinland -he had a twinkle in his eye - and warm heart it was clear;
And good stories to tell - my best to Lorna, Susan, Dennis, and the rest of the family during this time of loss.
David Block wrote on January 31, 2013
Speaking on behalf of my dad, sister and brother, I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to Lorna, Dennis and Susan on the loss of a dear family member. I got to know Bob well as a youngster at Heritage Church, and will always remember his smile, his kindness ... and his bowling ability.
Judi Fellows wrote on January 30, 2013
I got to know Bob at Heritage Church; he was so upbeat and sincere. I take my fish oil regularly!! And will miss his smile! Love and Prayers to you, Lorna, and your family. God Bless, Judi