Raymond J. Traub

FUNERAL HOME

Palmer Funeral Homes - Guisinger Chapel

3718 South Michigan Street

South Bend, Indiana

Raymond Traub Obituary

Aug. 20, 1920 - Sept. 3, 2013
SOUTH BEND - Raymond J. Traub, 93, of South Bend, IN passed away at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Golden Living Center, Elkhart, IN. He was born on August 20, 1920 in Bremen, IN to Carl and Freida (Bessler) Traub. On December 6, 1966 in Lakeville, IN he was united in marriage to Elizabeth "Betty" Rose (Hoof) Traub who preceded him in death on January 16, 2013. Ray is survived by two daughters, Betty Lovitt of Elkhart, IN and Linda (Don) Weber of Osceola, IN; son, Raymond (Vicki) Banke of Osceola, IN; stepdaughter, Carolyn (Louis) Frick of Bremen, IN; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and nephew, Dennis (JoAnn) Traub of Walkerton, IN. He was also preceded in death by his parents, sister, Leah Swank and brothers, William and Fred Traub. Ray served his country honorably in the United States Navy as a Seabee, serving in World War II. He retired from Reliable Dairy, after thirty-one years most of which were with Fertile Acres Dairy. He was a lifetime member of the Teamsters Union, South Bend. He was a member of the Lakeville United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post #0363 in Lakeville. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2013 at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St. South Bend, IN. Graveside services and burial will follow at Bremen Cemetery, Bremen, IN. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00-1:00 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Raymond J. Traub may be offered to Asera Care Hospice, 700 E. Beardsley Avenue, Suite 2B, Elkhart, IN 46514 or Lakeville United Methodist Church, 610 N. Michigan St. Lakeville, IN 46536. www.palmerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by South Bend Tribune on Sep. 5, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Traub

12 Entries

September 11, 2013

Dear Traub family, I have know your dad for 45 yrs. he always came into the restaurant my parents had in Lakeville. Always saw him n Betty when we came to visit. When we moved to Arizone. I loved his smile and soft spoken way. He and Betty were the sweetest couple . Will miss them both. Can't wait to get to heaven and see them again. God Bless all of you sincerely, Peggy Lemke Hann

Roger Lovitt Jr.

September 10, 2013

Grandpa,
I have only great memories of your lighthearted laughter and comforting smile. Never did I witness a negative moment in your presence. ...and I mean that literally. You always had those kind words for everyone and a ton of peanuts for me. I know you're looking down, laughing.
The world lost one of the real good ones with you but not before you left your stamp on it.
You were a true inspiration to me. I'll miss you, Grandpa Traub.

melissa lovitt

September 10, 2013

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September 10, 2013

grandpa we all love you and miss your kind heart i have so many good childhood memories with you and grama and i know your watching over us all god has another awesome angel love you your grandaughter melissa

Richard Hoof

September 9, 2013

Sorry I missed the service's for Ray. I missed the obituary in the newspaper and just found out about his passing. Ray was my uncle and was the nicest person you could ever meet.

September 8, 2013

My father Russ Neiswender and Ray were milkmen together @ Reliable Dairy and best friends. They met each Sat. to go for breakfast and to the Farmer's Market.My dad had many fond memories of their times together even after he re-located to Arizona. Our condolences to your families. The family of Russell Neiswender: Karen Raber,Kay Myers and Sue Tansey

Liese Kreiser

September 5, 2013

I knew Raymond for only 9 months at Hoosier Homecare where he and my mother Marie were both residents. He was a delight and always had a cheerful smile. I especially enjoyed hearing his stories about the "olden days" when he was a young man. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

jeff percifull

September 5, 2013

To the Traub family, Sorry for your loss. Ray was as nice a man as i've ever met. I never met Mrs. Traub but there was not ever a time that he didn't glow when he talked about her.

Gwen Waldorf

September 5, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss of Ray. He was such a sweet man. I grew up in Lakeville, and to this day, remember his visits to our house. He was a special blessing to his family and friends. He is dancing around Heaven now. My thoughts are with your family.

Kevin Kollars

September 5, 2013

Sorry for your lose aunt Betty(& family)stay strong & know that we all love you. God Bless.

Betty Lovitt

September 5, 2013

I love you dad. I will always have fond memories of you as I was growing up. You always had a kind word for everyone.

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