Birth date: Nov 26, 1933 Death date: Jul 15, 2023
Ralph J. Trautner, age 89, met his Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 26, 1933, to Joseph and Helen (Anderle) Trautner in Menominee, MI. He graduated from M Read Obituary
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Judy, I was so surprised to hear the news of Ralph's passing. We were out of town for a few weeks and we just heard. He was always one of my favorite people, always kind and with a smile. Take care of yourself at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cathy Edgar (Dr. Christie's office)
My sympathy to Judy, Dana, and all Ralph’s children and family. Truly, Ralph was a man of God. A fellow parishioner of Prince of Peace. There were often tears in Ralph’s eyes as he came forward in Mass to receive the Lord Jesus in the Eucharist. That evidenced the depth of his heartfelt belief. Ralph was one of the first Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to Northcrest Nursing Home, a ministry still carried on today. I am a deacon and will assist in a Mass said for Ralph in one of the parishes I serve. I will pray for Ralph’s eternal rest with the Lord. That will be on October 1, 2023 at 8:30 AM at St. Mary of the Woods Chapel on Church Street in Twin Lake. (We know that when the earthly tent in which we dwell is destroyed, we have a dwelling place provided for us by God (Second Corinthians 5:1).
Deacon Jim Schiltz
Ralph was a sweet man and a great friend to my parents, Bob and Jackie Edsall! I played a lot of golf with Ralph at Lincoln Golf Club. Rest in peace my friend and prayers to the family!!!! Ted Edsall
Ralph was a wonderful human being in every way possible. He was a joy to be around- always found a way to be positive.
Mr. Trautner was my 6th grade teacher in the mid-80’s. Looking back, he had a real gift for connecting with 6th grade-aged kids. Even years later I’ve thought of him saying “I try to learn something new every day” and I bet he did. He took the time, many times, to really talk with me; and listen. He was an exceptionally kind teacher who didn’t just teach his students. He cared for them for those 30 hours each week they were together.
Cyndie Bingaman (Schiltz)
Absolutely one of the best human beings ever. I am blessed to have known him and my girls with Steve have benefited from Ralph’s selflessness. An ambassador for kindness and an exemplary individual for acceptance only touches the surface of this extraordinary man. His love and service to God is endearing and we should all strive to pay it forward and be kind in our daily lives. He will be greatly missed ❤️
The best memories I have of you are coming over to your house and getting candy even when my dad said I had enough :) I'm blessed that my children got to experience the same memories. (With me also saying, no you guys have had enough, and you saying, ohh they get candy when they come to grandpa's house!)
Ralph was a great brother in law I willmiss him
