Obituary - Michael W. Trautman

Michael (Mike) Wayne Trautman

Michael (Mike) Wayne Trautman, 54, of Moscow, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at his home.

Mike was born July 4, 1957, at Moscow, to Emery J. and Laurette Hanson Trautman. He grew up in Moscow, attending St. Mary's Catholic School and was active in Boy Scouts and earned his Life Scout rank. He graduated from Moscow High School in 1975. In 1975 he joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard a nuclear submarine, both as a barber and a store keeper. He retired from the Navy in 1996 after 20 years of service. He returned to Moscow in 2000 and began working at the University of Idaho maintenance department until he retired in 2005.

Mike was a member of the Moscow Moose Lodge and enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, and four-wheeling. He was an avid Seattle Seahawks and University of Idaho Vandal football fan.

He is survived by two daughters; along with three grandchildren; his beloved cat, "Butterfinger"; three brothers; and three sisters. He also leaves numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Ron in 2007, and Ricky and Robby in 1955.

At his request, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Moscow Moose Lodge, and then heading to Mike's favorite recreational spot, The Corner Club. In his honor, it is requested that either Seahawks or Vandal attire is worn!

The family suggests memorials be made to St. Mary's School Foundation, P.O. Box 8485, Moscow, ID 83843.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Short's Funeral Chapel of Moscow and online condolences may be sent to www.shortsfuneralchapel.net.

Lewiston Tribune, February 29, 2012, p. 5C
Transcribed by Jill Leonard Nock

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