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Robert Traxel Obituary

Traxel, Staff Sgt. Robert J. Bob 34, a Broadcast Journalist for the 70th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment with the Missouri National Guard, lost his life, July 2, 2012, while serving on a humanitarian training exercise in Guatemala. He is survived by his beloved wife, Karen (nee Chambers) and children, Joshua, Noah, Jonah and step-daughter Grace Chambers; cherished son of Jay Traxel (Alyce) and Anita Gardner; grandson of Laverne Beeman and the late Alvin Beeman and the late Opal and George Traxel; dearest brother of Ronald Michael Traxel (Heather); step-brother of Tara and Tim Turner; dear uncle, nephew, brother-in-law, son-inlaw, cousin and friend. In addition to the Missouri National Guard and the U.S. Naval Reserves, Robert served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army, with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, earning numerous awards including Army Achievement Medal, second award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, with two campaign stars, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Army Service Ribbon, and the Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. Robert was a member of Algabil-Freedom Masonic Lodge #636 AF & AM, Moolah Shrine Temple and the Metropolitan Press Club of St. Louis. Services: Funeral from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd (at Butler Hill) Thursday, July 12, 10am. Interment Midlawn Cemetery, Union, MO. Masonic service Wednesday, 7pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Traxel Childrens Memorial Fund, c/o River Region Credit Union (Attn: Dana Alderman, 3608 West Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65109). Visitation Wednesday 3-9pm.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2012.

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All Robert wanted to do was serve his country and he did. He died doing what he loved. I was extremely proud. You´ll be, forever, missed. Love you, baby, forever...always...and growing.

Donna Proctor

July 19, 2012

RIP Brave Soldier. Your service for your country was not in vain. My prayers are for you and your family.

Deanna Jones

July 18, 2012

Thank you for everything you helped me through. You were an inspiration to many people including myself. You will be missed by many!

Ashley

July 18, 2012

Thank you for your service!

Jacinda Adams

July 16, 2012

Bob was my neighbor for a few years while growing up. I remember some exciting kick ball games and major snow ball fights. I lost touch after his family moved, but am proud to have known him. May God bless and keep your family safe, in the same way you served and protected our country. Thank you for your loyal service. My prayers are with your family.

Linda Patty

July 14, 2012

So young, so brave. Thank you Bob, for your excellence service to our country. I don't know you personally, but my heart knows you were dedicated to our Lord, country, family and friends. May God bless your family and friends at this time of sorrow. Rest in peace, Bob. You did your job and you will be blessed in Heaven for it. Again, thank you.

Pamela Thomas

July 14, 2012

Thank you for your service to our country. Our prayers are w/all of this soldier's family and friends at this tedious time in thier lives.

Dori R.

July 12, 2012

A sincere prayer for God's comfort and peace to Bobby's family, friends and his military family.

Henryk Zaleski

July 12, 2012

Rest in peace.

TOM & CONNIE WHEAT

July 12, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS

j

July 12, 2012

3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

Angie Stankoven

July 12, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

July 12, 2012

thank you for your service god bless your family

Brian, Laura Michalec

July 12, 2012

I had the great pleasure of meeting your husband when he was a sub for the MH Equipment bowling team earlier this year. Listening to him talk about you and your children I could see the love he had for you all. Brian and myself were so sorry to hear of your families loss...you are in our thoughts andand prayers.

Stephanie Suttmoeller

July 12, 2012

Thank you for your service to our country. My thoughs and prayers go out to the family during this most difficult time. May God Bless You All.

For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud

July 12, 2012

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Robert J. (Bob( Traxel our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Bob. And to Bob it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom while deployed with the U.S. Armed Forces. Bob, you served with honor and distinction; we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Bob's family and loved ones.

Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

July 12, 2012

My thanks to Bob Traxel for all his humanitarian efforts. I offer my deepest sympathy to his family for Bob who lived a life well-lived.

Nicole Clipper (Nipper)

July 11, 2012

We are sadden to hear about Bob. Our prayers are with the whole family. We remember the old days with him and are proud to say we were brother and sisters in crestwood masonic order.

Carol Biggerstaff

July 11, 2012

Thank you for your service to our country. You gave your all and will be deeply missed by your family.
Bob will live on through memories of his family and friends always. May the memories never die.

July 11, 2012

Thank you Bobby for your service and ultimate sacrafice. Remembering the time you spent at my house when you were a teenager. my sincere sympathy goes out to your family. RIP

Amanda Sweeten

July 11, 2012

I'm sorry to hear someone so special died so young... You will be missed.

Paul, Angela & AJ (Arnold) Klemme

July 10, 2012

You will certainly be missed, Bobby. We thank you for your selfless service and ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. May you rest in peace.

phil boehm

July 10, 2012

my family & I keep you all in our prayers,God has plans we cant even imagine

Shawn Duncan

July 10, 2012

Rest in Peace, brother. To the Traxel Family; my deepest sympathies. Celebrate the life of this great man.

james bonney

July 10, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to the family. May Robert rest in peace and may he be forever missed. He was a great guy who did everything he could to help anyone in need out. He will be missed and never forgotten. We love you Robert. Rest in peace.

Andrew Van Ronzelen

July 10, 2012

My sympathies to his family and numerous friends

Judy VanRonzelen

July 10, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to the entire family and friends. I know his grandparents, Al and LaVerne, were always so proud of Bobby. May God grant you the peace and understanding during this time and give you the strength day by day. Be sure to tell Grandma LaVerne I am thinking of her.

Detective Adams

July 10, 2012

Rest in peace, brother. May God bless your family.

Leslie Wise

July 10, 2012

So sorry for your loss
Enjoyed working with him

Joe Donato

July 10, 2012

Our hearts and prayers are with Traxel family during this difficult time. May God grant all of you peace and fond memories of Robert who was a true Hero. Rest in Peace Robert and Thank you for your service to our country.

kimberly Noel Bagley

July 10, 2012

What a great man, father, husband, son, brother and you will b missed r.I.p. thank you for all you did

Sur Benson

July 10, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss,He is a True Hero.

Charles Weber

July 10, 2012

Remember Bobby as a small boy and wearing his superman clothes.Later he was in Demolays. Sorry for the family's lost. Sgt Traxel was a hero.

Nurse Bonnie

July 10, 2012

Rest in peace. You are a true hero.

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