William B. "Bill" TRAUTZ Jr.

1957 - 2017

Age 59, of St. Paul, passed away on July 25, 2017. He was born on October 2, 1957 in Chattanooga, TN and raised in Roseville, MN, graduating from Frank B. Kellogg High School in 1978. He earned his Associates degree from Inver Hills Community College. He enjoyed volunteering for numerous community groups over the years, and advocated his entire life for people with physical disabilities. He served God as a long-time member and Elder of New Life (North Como) Presbyterian Church in Roseville. Despite his physical limitations, Bill was a beacon of good humor and joy to all who knew him, a testament to his faith in God, helped occasionally by a glass of good chardonnay. He is survived by his parents, William, Sr. and Sara of Stillwater, his brothers, John (Jill) of Edina, and Reid (Mimi) of Fairfax, Virginia, seven adoring nieces and nephews, a cadre of loving and supportive cousins, many wonderful caregivers including the staff at ASI-Roselawn, and special caregiver, Jeanne. A service celebrating Bill's life will be held at New Life Presbyterian Church (965 Larpenteur Avenue West, St. Paul) on Saturday, August 5 at 11:00am. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 10:00am, and a reception at the church follows the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to adult day program Merrick, Inc., (3210 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110) (Merrickinc.org). (651) 631-2727