Jon Christopher Traxler

1964 - 2022

Jon Christopher Traxler, 57, passed away February 12, 2022 after losing the battle to Covid and Leukemia. He was born to Bernard and Sarah Traxler in Lodi, CA.
He attended Lawrence elementary, Senior El, and Lodi High School graduating in 1982. He received his Journeyman Degree from Delta College in Machinery and Welding.
Starting in 1982, Jon began work for the then Valley Machine and Welding and was a welder and machinist. As the company evolved to structural steel, Jon became an estimator and project manager for Valley Iron Works. He did work with D.D. Construction, Meehleis Modular, Lawrence Livermore Lab, and the Builders exchange, and was proud of his work throughout town.
He was a member of Lodi Elks #1900 for 20 years. He held multiple positions including Exalted Ruler. Jon enjoyed actively helping the community through his work with several other local non-profit organizations including the Eagles, Boy Scouts, Hospice of San Joaquin, and Lodi adopt-a-child. In his free time Jon enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His favorite pastimes were fishing, playing pool, bowling, golfing, and NHRA.
Jon was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Randy Ross. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Juliana (LoBuglio); parents, Bernard and Sarah (Gray); siblings, Mark (Lisa), Jim (Bridget), Connie Ross, Debra Merjil (Danny), Chuck (Meghann); children, Amber, Nick (Amanda), Andrew (Rin); grandchildren, Landyn, Jason, Alexa, Kenzie; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be 2pm Friday, February 18, 2022 at Collins Family Funeral Home, 123 N School St., Lodi, CA 95240. Following the ceremony there will be a Celebration of Life at the Japanese Community Center, 210 E. Elm St., Lodi, CA 95240. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Jon's name to one of the Charitable organizations above would be greatly appreciated.