Paul Trax Obituary
He was the husband of Dolores F. (Green) Trax, who died Aug. 13.
Born in Oil City, Pa., on July 29, 1926, he was a son of the late Paul O. and Mary Katherine (Thomas) Trax.
He began his career with the former Pennsylvania Railroad in 1948. Trax joined the railroad construction firm of T.S. Scholes Inc., in 1951, and managed its operation in Toledo, Ohio. He moved to Kutztown in 1961 and joined W.E. Yoder Inc., serving as superintendent, vice president and executive vice president, retiring in 1986.
Trax entered the Navy V-12 program at Penn State University, State College, in 1944. He received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering; he was commissioned as an ensign in the Navy in 1948.
He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Kutztown, where he served as a deacon, elder and Sunday school teacher.
He was a life member of the American Railway Engineering Assn. Trax was past president of Kutztown Lions Club, from 1968 to 1969. He was a 50-year member of Oil City Lodge 710, F&AM.
Trax was Kutztown’s representative on the Berks Vocational-Technical School Authority since its inception and had served as secretary for several years. He also served on the board of directors of Friend Inc., Kutztown.
He is survived by four daughters: Cynthia L., wife of Dennis A. Kutz, Kempton; Debra J., wife of David R. Moyer, Kennett Square; Paula K., wife of James J. Biondo Jr., Ellicott City, Md.; and Pamela L.. wife of Thomas B. Kemmerer, Fleetwood.
Other survivors include six grandchildren: Amanda D. and Jacob L. Kutz; Rebecca L. and Elizabeth R. Moyer; and Sarah E. and Emily L. Biondo.
Trax was predeceased by a brother, Robert L., in 1976 and a sister, Betsy J., in 1952.
Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 47-51 S. Whiteoak St., Kutztown, with the Rev. Wilbur C. Albright and the Rev. Corrine R. Dautrich officiating. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. Friends may call Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the church.
The family requests contributions be made to St. Paul’s UCC Church Memorial Fund, 47-51 S. Whiteoak St., Kutztown, PA 19530.
Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements.
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Matt and Cindy Biondo
September 17, 2006
Polly and family,
We are praying for you.
2 Corinthians 1:3,4
Love,
Ashley Stofflet
September 17, 2006
All my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed.
Mary Foit
September 17, 2006
Polly and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss so soon after your Mom. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. This is never an easy thing to deal with, but know that others care and are here if you need anything.
Tammy Kemmerer
September 17, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Love
Bruce, Tammy and Cody Kemmerer.
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Mr. & Mrs. Charles Biondo
September 16, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you while you mourn the loss of your father. God bless you all.
Bert & Anita Parker
September 16, 2006
We are so sorry to hear of the losses your family has had in such a short time. I was blessed to be able to talk with Paul after Deloris's death. His faith is an inspiration to all of us. The Trax family has had to deal with more than most of us. They always put their faith in Christ and knew he would get them through. We can rejoice that they will be together in heaven. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you.
Dorothy and Gene Winner
September 16, 2006
Paul was a beloved cousin with whom I shared many wonderful memories. We are sorry beyond words at the loss of such a wonderful man, father, and grandfather. Our sympathy is with you at this difficult time.
Betty Miller
September 16, 2006
Paul was a very special cousin and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The special times we shared when we were younger are still wonderful memories I hold dear to my heart and make me smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time.
Pamela Book
September 15, 2006
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you in this very sad time. We will keep you in our prayers. If there is anything we can do, don't hesitate to ask. Paul and Dolores were exceptional people, and will be greatly missed.
With Love,
June Ringer, Pamela Ringer Book and Family
Ginger Moyer
September 15, 2006
My Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Love,
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Moyer Sr.
& Dan Jr.
MICHAEL PILAT
September 15, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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