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Kathleen Tragemann Obituary

Kathy Tragemann of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away on Oct. 21, 2012 at 1:45 a.m. at the Bailey Center after a strong and courageous battle of 15 months with lung cancer.

Kathy was born to C. Harold and Dottie Wills on June 13, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio. She was raised in St. Clair, Mich., graduating from St. Clair High School in 1963. After attending Michigan State University, she married Dick Tragemann, an Army officer, on Jan. 8, 1966. The couple served the Army throughout the country and overseas for the next 31 plus years. Kathy loved the Army and contributed immeasurably to the morale and social fabric of the units and post communities wherever she resided. She was an outstanding athlete, and she loved boating, golfing, skiing, and cruising the seas. She was a strong and ever-present supporter of scouting and sports efforts of her three children.

Kathy is survived by her husband of more that 46 years, Major Gen. Dick Tragemann (ret.) of St. Augustine; children, Rick (Emily) Tragemann of St. Augustine; Lt. Col. Bart Tragemann of Fort Bragg, N.C.; and Brooke (Jeff) Saunders of Loganville, Ga.; sisters, Nancy Wills and Sally (Grant) Achatz of St. Clair, Mich.; brothers-in-law, Steve Tragemann of St. Augustine, Tom (Roe) Tragemann of Ambler, Pa.; Fred (Sandi) Tragemann of Wheaton, Ill.; grandchildren, Taylor, Nick, Morgan, Grace, Ann, Tara along with many nieces and nephews.

Kathy"s gift of friendship and joy was spread with her bright spirit and has been a blessing to us all.

A celebration of her life will be announced in the near future.

Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park (www.craigfuneralhome.com) is in charge of arrangements


Published by St. Augustine Record on Oct. 23, 2012.
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Dick, I don't know if you remember me. You and Kathy met me at the golf course in the mid 90's at Higgins lake, MI. Kathy I were best friends growing up in school until I screwed up my life and left school to get married. I feel so bad that I just found out about her passing and what a tremendous loss it must have been and is for you. She was a special and always bubbly person. I have many great memories and pictures of when we where young. I wish I had kept in closer touch with her, but that was my fault not hers. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Sincerely, Carol (Figley) Blanchard, Costello, Blanchard.

Carol Blanchard

September 26, 2013

Dick and family: I have never had a better friend than Kathy. She has always been so special....so happy, so helpful, an so loving to all of us who knew her .....what a special person. And what a person to have fun with. Always ready to have a good time or to help us have a good time..I will miss Kathy for lots of reasons. She was a special person that I am grateful to have been a friend to. God is blessed to have Kathy with him. We will always miss her and her spirit and love. God bless Dick and her family for having her with you all.

evelyn Jellison

October 31, 2012

I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE ONLY GOT TO KNOW HER A SHORT TIME BUT FROM WHAT WE HAVE EXPERIENCED SHE WAS A VERY CARING AND STILL JOKING AROUND WITH US .SHE WILL BE MISSED

JANET-LYNNE LACHANCE

October 26, 2012

We grieve the passing of our dear friend but cherish the memories. Kathy Tragemann, by virtue of her personality, warmth, energy and zest for life, had the unique ability to draw people to her. Her influence shaped her wonderful family and brought out the best in everyone. As her many friends will attest, Kathy was the most caring and compassionate person one can imagine. No one displayed more character and commitment to those who knew her than Kathy Tragemann. She was a unique friend - one of a kind. Those of us who were privileged to be a part of her life will miss her dearly - but we will never forget. Kathy will always be an inspiration to us as we strive to be more like her. Ed & Jan

Ed & Jan Corcoran

October 25, 2012

Dear Richard and Family,

We were so sorry to learn of your loss. We know the past year has been a difficult time for all of you, and we want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Following is a Native American prayer that we hope will give you some comfort. We read it many times after we lost Freddie.

I give you this one thought to keep ----
I am with you still --- I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints upon the snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift, uplighting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not think of me as gone ---
For I am with you still --- in each new dawn.

Many thoughts are with you, Louise (Tragemann) and David Sauerland

October 24, 2012

Sending love and prayers to all the family Trageman. It is an honor to have known this wonderful woman Kathy! She will certainly be missed by us all

Marie W Parmly

October 23, 2012

Brooke, Jeff, Tara and the rest of the family: We are so sorry for your loss. May the love of God surround you during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Bleth

October 23, 2012

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