David C. Trauger

David C. Trauger, 83, husband of Emma (Puhl) Trauger, died Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his Trappe, PA home.

David was born on September 18, 1941, in Quakertown, PA, to the late George H. and Antoinette (Klinger) Trauger. He served with the US Army in Vietnam.

Before retiring, David was a milk processor for Oakland Farms, Bechtel Dairies, and Rosenberger dairies. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brothers and friends. He also enjoyed racing homing pigeons.

In addition to his wife of 56 years, David is survived by his children, Heidi S. Trauger and David W., husband of Tara (Neyer) Trauger, both of Royersford, PA; his grandchildren, Jake and Madelyn; his siblings, George, Jr., husband of the late Margaret (Fulton) Trauger, Trappe, Shirley, wife of the late George Hughes, Skippack, PA, Donald, husband of the late Sandra (Rhoads) Trauger, Jacksonville, FL, and Terry, husband of Karen (Krill) Trauger, Trappe; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters Marie Fricker, Joyce Strawbridge, and Jeanne Robinson.

Burial will be private in Augustus Lutheran Church Cemetery, Trappe. A celebration of David's life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pennsylvania Wildlife Federation, 2426 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110 https://pawildlife.org/donate. Arrangements are by Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc., Trappe.