Lynn “Butch” Trautman, 79, of Carmel passed away at home on September 11, 2019, surrounded by his family. Lynn was born to the late Ferdinand and Violet Trautman, March 18, 1940, in Columbus, IN. On July 8, 1962, he was united in marriage to Jane Foster.
Butch is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jane, daughters Cristina Shank (John), and Natalie Newman, son Steve Trautman (Susan), grandchildren Benjamin Shank, Elizabeth Shank, Daniel Shank, William Shank, Thomas Bonifield, Jackson Trautman, and Amira Trautman, brother Terry (Linda) Trautman, as well as numerous extended family members.
Butch was outgoing and enjoyed engaging with people. He spent 35 years working in sales for 3M Company. Butch loved all things sports, especially IU Basketball and Colts Football, but his true passion was always golf and he could be found on the golf course most weekends. He was a longtime member of Brookshire Golf Club and enjoyed working there in his retirement. Butch was a member at Cornerstone Lutheran Church for 38 years where he held several leadership positions and was one of the founders of the CLC Student Ministry Golf Scramble Fundraiser. He will be greatly missed by both his immediate family and his church family.
Services will be held at Cornerstone Lutheran Church, Carmel site, with visitation being held on Friday, September 20th from 5:30-8 PM and Saturday, September 21st from 10-11AM with a memorial service immediately following at 11 AM.
Memorial contributions can be made to Cornerstone Lutheran Church or to the American Cancer Society.
Karen Bell says
Jane, we are very sorry for your loss. Butch will be missed by all of us. We will always remember our fun experiences in Florida, especially the seafood buffet. We have enjoyed getting to know you both. Please keep in touch with us, Jane. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barry and Karen Bell
Dawn Foster Stiff says
Aunt Jane. Words can’t describe how I feel with the loss of Uncle Butch. The world has been robbed of a special man not to mention so many years you had together. All my love and prayers for your family. Love Dawn,Doug and family.
John F Foster says
Dear Aunt Jane, my family and I would like to send our condolences on your loss of my uncle Buck. You and he were stalwarts of my childhood when remembering all the times at grandma and grandpas house. Such good times so many years ago. Hopefully you can reflect on the good times that your family had and that will assuage the grief that you all are going through now. God bless.
Holly Fraser says
Jane and family~
We are so sorry for your loss.
Sending love and prayers to you all during this most difficult time.
Kimberly Ketcham says
I am praying for strength for all of you in the days and months to come. Sending love to you all.
Kim Ketcham (Natalie’s AXO sorority sister)
Tim and Sharon Todd says
Jane we are so sorry to hear this. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Marsh says
Jane, I’m so sorry for your loss. Butch and the rest of your family were such wonderful neighbors. Thoughts and prayers are with you.