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Louis TRACY Obituary
We have lost a great man! Louis Tracy, native of Franklin, passed at home surrounded by his family. Lou was married to his best friend and the mother of their five children, Estelle, for 62 years. His work ethic was outstanding, often working two to three jobs while attending school. Lou was proud of his hard working parents and brother, "Jack", and always boasted of their "Irish/German" heritage.
Lou was the founder and managing partner of Tracy & Tracy Attorneys in West Carrollton and served the needs of his loyal clients for 65 years. He felt so fortunate to have worked with many outstanding paralegal assistants.
Among Lou's numerous accomplishments include outstanding high school athlete, Boy Scouts Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow, All Ohio Track Award 1945, Track Scholarship to Notre Dame University, four year letterman in Track and Cross Country at ND, All American Cross Country 1945, Doctorate of Law Notre Dame University, City Attorney for West Carrollton,
Rotary Club President, Rotary International Paul Harris Award, City of Franklin Hall of Fame, City of West Carrollton Hall of Fame, Dayton Bar Assn Foundation Fellow and Ohio Bar Assn Foundation Fellow.
Lou was a very charitable person, the best father and friend. He loved and was loved by his children, grandchildren and their spouses, great-grandchildren, best friend/golf partner /son-in-law, daughters-in-law, step-granddaughters, step-grandsons, loyal staff and friends.
Lou's life will be celebrated at a memorial Mass at St. Henry Parish, 6696 N. Springboro Pike, at 11:00 am, Saturday, Jan. 15. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Vincent de Paul Dayton. Arrangements by Sanner Funeral Home, West Carrollton.
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The Cope Family
January 20, 2022
So sorry for your loss! Lou was a legend in our world, a folk hero! The Tracy family are all loved and in our hearts! He lived a good long life but still will be missed by so many! God bless you all and keep your family under his wing! Never forgotten!
Frank Titus
January 14, 2022
RIP Lou.
Merle F Wilberding
January 14, 2022
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Lou Tracy. He was a fellow alumnus of Notre Dame Law School, great lawyer in the Dayton community and an ever greater person with his family and friends. He will be missed. Merle Wilberding, President, Dayton Bar Association.
Gretchen Garlitz Kollhoff
January 13, 2022
So sorry for your loss, Lou was a great friend to our family for many years. Rest in peace Lou, you are reunited with your lovely wife!
Gary Leppla
January 13, 2022
Indeed we have lost a great Man. Lou was a role model and mentor, a kind friend to all, a wonderful family man, a compassionate and effective lawyer, and an absolute gentleman. He had the knack of making other people comfortable, and I am sure his many clients knew and felt the relief when he lifted their legal problems from their shoulders. Further testament to Lou are Lou and Estelle's lawyer-children John and Bridget, who carry on the same sort of commitment to the legal profession, the rule of law, and to their many clients. This is a tremendous loss to the community, but a life so very well lived. Lou is beloved.
Jes Scholl
January 13, 2022
So sorry to hear about your dad, John. I always remembered him eating alone late in the evening when we were going out because he worked long hours. May he Rest In Peace. When you get some time call me 210-305-1541.
Melea Butcher
January 12, 2022
It was such a pleasure getting to work with Lou and over the years admiring his character, devotion to his family and his honesty and big heart as a friend and lawyer. Lou was a pillar of the community. We all lost a great man. Deepest sympathy to the Tracy Family.
Kent & Peggy Gilman
January 12, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Tracy family. RIP Sweet Lou
Karen Johnson Flanders
January 12, 2022
From all of the Johnson family, I offer my condolences and sympathies to the Tracy family. Lou will be missed! Hugs!
Pat Broerman
January 12, 2022
My sympathy to the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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