LARRY TRAUB Obituary

SOUTH ELGIN - Larry Traub, 74, died Monday, Sept. 11, at Ascension St. Joseph's Hospital in Elgin. Larry was the son of Leroy and Nancy Traub. He graduated in 1966 from Larkin HS. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was an aircraft mechanic, serving in Vietnam and Vandenberg Air Base in California. He married Linda Christiansen in December 1968. Survivors are his wife, Linda; son, Lance; sister, Leroyce Traub; 2 brothers, Bob and Sharon Traub and Ron and Diane Traub; along with several nieces and nephews. Donations can be made to American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice in his name.

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Published by Daily Herald on Sep. 29, 2023.

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