Frank Wenzel Trautner

Frank Wenzel Trautner, age 85, of Lindley, NY passed away on April 11, 2014, in Villages Regional Hospital in The Villages, Florida.

Frank was born Sept. 28, 1928 to Frank J. Trautner and Velma Hoppe Trautner in Carter Camp, Pa. He married Shirley Ball Nov. 25, 1950. They celebrated 54 years of marriage then The Lord took Shirley. Frank married Norma Chase in 2005 and they had celebrated 8 years. Frank worked for Ingersoll-Rand, ran his own dairy farm, sawmill and woodworking business. He loved working with wood and later in years he made several unique pieces of furniture. He also built his own home. Frank loved spending time with his family and loved having special events on his campground. Reunions were his favorite. Frank was known for his "BBQ Chicken". Frank loved God and everyone cherished his special prayers of grace that would be said before every meal and event. He quoted many times "God make me a lighthouse", and "Glory be to you Lord". He will be missed by many.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Chase Trautner; daughters: Nancy (Carroll) Bryant, Patricia (David)Cardona, Mary Catherine (James) Clark; stepchildren, Marge Chase and Ted Chase. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews , all whom he loved very much. Frank is also survived by sisters: Helen Bonniger, Anna Michel, Alice Geiser, Margaret Wacker, and Louise Schaffer. He was predeceased by brother, Andrew Trautner and sisters, Dorothy Shelley and Nellie Everett.

Services will be held for the immediate family at a later date.