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Willard Trauernicht Obituary
June 23, 1948 - February 16, 2025
Willard G. Trauernicht, 76, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on February 16th, 2025 after a sudden illness, surrounded by his family. Willard was born on June 23rd, 1948 in Pickrell, Nebraska to Willie and Reka (Ideus) Trauernicht. He was the youngest of four children.
Willard graduated from Filley High School in 1966 and served in the Air National Guard from 1966 to 1972. On April 6th, 1969 he married the love of his life, Patricia Fredrickson and had a wonderful marriage for 39 years. Together they had two beautiful daughters and four grandchildren. They started their family in Lincoln, Nebraska before moving to Broomfield, Colorado in 1977 where he worked as a general contractor and later started his own business in custom home building. He was a proud member of the Rotary Club and the Lutheran Church of Hope in Colorado. In 2010 he retired and moved to Arizona to spend his days golfing, hiking, eating good food, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. Will was known by many as a kind and generous gentleman. He was the best Dad and Papo.
He is survived by his daughters, Amy (Mark Ochoa) of Southern Pines, NC, and Nicole of Surprise, AZ; his beloved grandchildren, Megan (Luke Vrooman), and Katie (Will Overton), Xander and Chloe Fitts; Sisters Annora (Robert Schmidt) of Beatrice, NE, and Joan Daubendiek of Jacksonville, FL. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Trauernicht; his parents, Willie and Reka Trauernicht; and his brother Harlan.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your favorite charity or planting a tree in honor of Will Trauernicht. A graveside service will be held in Broomfield, CO at a future date this summer.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sandy Fritz
July 14, 2025
Many years of playing cards, church functions in Broomfield with both Pat and Willard. I saw Amy and Nicole as little girls who were adored by their parents. Truly a big loss for dear friends!
Bill Hareid
March 1, 2025
My condolences to the Trauernicht family. Will had a calming and friendly presence that appreciated by all of his friends. He will be missed.
Stan Zeitz
February 26, 2025
I met Will through our golfing group. Nice guy. I believe everyone holds that opinon.
I saw Will in January and was shocked to hear he had passed.
Darryl Bowman
February 26, 2025
Will and I played golf many times together as 9ers and joked about our high scores. We had many a lunch together with our "Wiener Wednesday " group. Will is going to be missed by many. Will, may you rest in peace as you reunite with Patricia.
Marlene mailahn -chirnside
February 23, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.so sorry for your loss.faitb in our community.
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