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Joseph Trabue Obituary

Trabue, Joseph Rogers Jr.,

90, of Louisville died Saturday, January 16, 2015 at the Parkway Nursing and Rehab Center.

He was a native of Glasgow, KY, a Navy Veteran of World War II, and retired after 38 years as a Professor for the University of Louisville. He was a member of South Louisville Christian Church, the Glasgow-Barren Co. Hall of Fame, the U of L Hall of Fame, the U of L Coffee Club, and the University of Louisville Alumni Club. He played football for the University of Louisville from 1946-1949 and played on the 1947 undefeated team.

He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Sara Nuckols Trabue; sons, Joe R. Trabue III and Michael A. Trabue (Ellen); daughter, Nancy Anne Trabue; grandchildren, Stefan Joseph Trabue (Stephanie), Carl R. Pickering (Kristian), Ross Trabue Pickering and SaraAnne Pickering; great grandsons, Brody and Anthony Trabue; sister, Mary Helen Loudon (Bert) of College Station, TX; and several nieces and nephews.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Embry-Bosse Funeral Home 2723 Preston Hwy. with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Memorial gifts may be made to South Louisville Christian Church or to the donor's favorite charity.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Jan. 18, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Trabue

18 Entries

January 26, 2016

Mrs. Trabue and family,
I just heard about Mr. Trabue's passing from Bill Weinberg yesterday. I've been at U of L for 38 years (still in Crawford Gym until they tear it down in a few months) and my best memories are the early years. I loved seeing you at our annual dept. party at the Brakmeier camp. You were always so friendly and such a big part of our HPER family. Mr. Trabue and Mrs. Brakmeier would sit in my office between classes (they shared the gym when they taught Judo and Fencing) and keep me in stitches. I'll never forget the time he took me to lunch and all his colleagues bought a round of beers at Check's. Well, needless to say Jean Kalkhof fussed at him for letting me drink a few beers during lunch time! I bet Mr. Trabue and Mr. Wood are jogging around heaven's track catching up and sharing stories from the good ol' days! I had so much respect for all those I worked for in the late 70's. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Patsy (Lebangood) Maguire

Paul and Kathy Murphy

January 24, 2016

Condolences to you and your family

January 20, 2016

Dear Sara and family. I am do sorry to hear about the death of Joe. I know how much he meant to my dad and mom. I never saw him without a smile on his face and truly loved him and you. Sincerely, Jeanne Carol Camp Blackburn

Mark Roth

January 19, 2016

From the time I was young, I guess near on 50 years ago, I was greeted in the hallway of church by Joe. Always enthusiastic, always expressing his love for me because God first loved him. He is truly one of the very few high impact people in my life. I am filled with joy to know of the reward that is now his but I feel so much sorrow for my friend Sarah, his dedicated bride, and his daughter Nancy which I grew up with at church.

I pray the gaping hole in the hearts of Sarah, all the children, grandchildren and great-grand children, as well as Joe's huge South Louisville Christian Church family will soon be filled with joy for his life well lived and his eternity now embraced.

Blessings to you all!
Mark Roth
Teresa Roth
Wade Roth
Amy Roth
Linda Roth

Kathy Logsdon

January 19, 2016

Knowing Joe was a pleasure. He will be missed. Sending thoughts and prayers to his family.

Matilda Ewald

January 19, 2016

Sara, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I often think of our days at Indian Trail so long ago. God bless you.

Andrew Williams

January 18, 2016

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Professor Joseph Trabue. He was an outstanding teacher and mentor for many University of Louisville students, myself included. For a number of years after his retirement he would eat lunch in and around the university and I would often join him. I treasured those moments for his wisdom and genuine concerns for others. His love and devotion to the university was exceeded only by his love for students and colleagues.

WINSTON NUNN

January 18, 2016

OLD FREIND OF SARA & JOE AND THEIR FAMILY GROWING UP IN GLASGOW,KY. WILL MISS HIM. WAS A GREAT CHRISTIAN MAN.

Wally Oyler

January 18, 2016

For the Trabue family-Coach Trabue was a great man whom I admired greatly. He was a caring professor and mentor....we have lost a wonderful man and he will be truly missed. The memories are many, that will never be forgotten. I know he is in a better place, and he will still be with us in spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. I first met Coach in 1965, and what an impression he made on me! He was the type of man that was compassionate, and yet demanding. I'll never forget the first day of class my freshman year as he entered the classroom. He swaggered across the room, got to his desk, turned to the class, and in only the way Coach Trabue could, he'd say "Good Morning class" with a huge smile on his face!(and this was at eight o'clock in the morning). God bless and may you rest in peace!

Denny Dillman

January 18, 2016

Deeply grieved by the loss of Joe. He was the manliest and Godliest man I will ever know. A lesson he taught me: "One word from the Bible is enough." Ever the encourager, a man of faith, prayer, and devotion to God, to Sara, and to his church. Sad to goodbye. Overjoyed knowing he has heard the words: "Well done, good and faithful servant." Looking forward to his bone-crushing hug when I see him again in glory.

Mary and Joe Douthitt

January 18, 2016

There are no words to express how much Joe will be missed at S.L.C.C., but we are overjoyed that he is now with his beloved Jesus!

January 18, 2016

Our family sends sympathy and prayers for the family. Growing up at the South Louisville Christian Church we looked up to Mr. and Mrs. Trabue as great people. We had great respect for him and his family. We thought a lot of him and family. Thanks for being such great mentors. Kathy Dillon Johnson

Val Parrott Goins

January 18, 2016

I am sorry for the loss you have experienced. Joe always and will always make me smile. His face and laughter taught me so much about Jesus in the flesh. Sad for a loss but I can't stop the smile his life brings to my face.

Ruby Meredith

January 18, 2016

He came to our apartment one day to pray for me and for my daughter in hoping that she will come back to me. I really love the way he prayed. My condolescence to his family.

Bob Kastens

January 17, 2016

So sorry to learn of Joe's death. He was a great man of God. He is now at peace and at rest and at home with the Lord. We will keep Sara and the family in our prayers. Wish that we could be there for the Memorial Service.

patti avis

January 17, 2016

Dearest sweet Sara and family you remain in my prayers. I thank God for the gift of knowing Joe and you. Love always

Lonnie Meredith

January 17, 2016

Joe was a great elder and Christian. I will always remember as the great prayers he offered.

liz tucker

January 17, 2016

he will be greatly missed he was beloved by our family RIP Dear Joe

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