Clarence Trautman

Clarence Edmund Trautman was born May 22, 1942, in Eureka, South Dakota, the son of Edmund and Ada (Shauer) Trautman. He was baptized and confirmed in Artas, South Dakota, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. He attended country school near Artas. Clarence worked for area farmers near Eureka. On September 24, 1961, Clarence was united in marriage to Judy Rieger in Herried, South Dakota. Clarence continued to work in the Eureka area until 1963, then moved to Lincoln, California, where he worked for area dairy farms. In 1993, he moved to Aberdeen, South Dakota, working for dairy farms in the area. In 2001, he moved to Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, to be closer to family, working for Erickson Dairy Farm until retiring in 2005. Due to health reasons, Clarence entered the Pelican Valley Nursing Home, Pelican Rapids, in August 2008.Clarence enjoyed spending time outdoors and he was fond of horses. He liked to attend auctions, garage sales and rodeos. Clarence took pleasure in spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.Clarence, age 66, a resident of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at Pelican Valley Nursing Home, Pelican Rapids.Clarence is survived by his wife, Judy; four sons: Clarence Jr. Butch (Valerie) Trautman, Madera, CA, Clayton (Michelle) Trautman, Perham, MN, Curtis (Tessy) Trautman, Frazee, MN, Clinton (Debra) Trautman, Pelican Rapids, MN; daughter, Cathy (Russell) Feddersen, Detroit Lakes, MN; 24 grandchildren: Amanda Feddersen, Kristina Feddersen, Rebecca Feddersen, Rachelle Trautman, Stephanie Montoya, Katie Montoya, Amie Trautman, Stacie Trautman, Tiffanie Trautman, Mellissa Silva, Cody Trautman, Breann Trautman, Niccole Trautman, Joshua Trautman, Wesley Trautman, Ashley Jones, Dylan Feddersen, Hunter Feddersen, Gunnar Feddersen, Makayla Feddersen, Cameron Trautman, Amber Trautman, Brett Trautman, Brian Trautman; six great-grandchildren: Tyler, Destanie, Katelyn, Cristina, Melanie, Jadeyen; two sisters: Arlene Bossert, Mound City, SD, Sandra (Emil) Matz, Eureka, SD; two brothers: LeRoy (Joanne) Trautman, Mobridge, SD, Allen (Helen) Trautman, Lincoln, ND; step-brother, Robert (Gladys) Basset, Custard, SD; foster son, John (Lori) Silva, Madera, CA; aunt, Freida Trautman, Eureka, SD; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Ada Trautman; step-mother, Mona; grandson, Tommy Silva; two sisters and one brother in infancy; and teenage brother Albert Trautman.Blessed Be The Memory of Clarence Trautman