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Judy L. (Gerold) Trautman, 80, residing in Sandusky, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at The Meadows at Osborn Park after a lengthy illness.
Judy was born on July 8, 1935 in Sandusky, OH to the late Wilbert P. and Neva P. (Irvin) Gerold.
Judy was a 1953 graduate from Sandusky High School and was a telephone operator for Ohio Bell. She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. In her spare time, she loved dancing and going to classic car shows with her husband in their 1957 Thunderbird. Judy loved collecting knick knacks spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she adored and her dog Katie.
Judy is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, Frank Trautman whom she married on July 14, 1956. She is also survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Patrick) Place of Nova, OH; sons, Kirk (Debbie) of FL and Terry Trautman of Castalia; grandchildren, Dana, Dustin, Shawn and Samantha; great-grandchildren, Baylee, Klohey and Mattaeo; brothers, Roger (Jackie) Van Wert and Dwayne (Else) Gerold of Sandusky and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to her parents, Judith is preceded in death by her sisters, Dianne Olsen and Ila Lamphere and brothers, Galord and Bernard Dubbert.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Ave., Sandusky with Father Matt Frisbee presiding. Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
Those wishing to contribute to Judy's memory may do so to Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870.
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