Tyrone “Ron” Trabert, 74, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Monday, May 6, 2013. He was born in Milwaukee on September 6, 1938, son of the late William and Leona (nee: Fehlo) Trabert. He was a Racine resident for most of his life.
Ron's career at Motion Industries (Wisconsin Bearing) spanned 42 years, and was office manager when he retired in 2003. Ron enjoyed fishing, especially the annual fly-in trips to Canada. He had a lifelong fascination with trains and had an extensive model train collection and model train layout. He was a member of the Old Codgers Club and the Thursday Nite Train Group. Often he would ride to Chicago on the Metra just for the fun and the enjoyment of it.
Ron is survived by his sons, Tyrone A (Debbie) Trabert and Michael (Debbie) Trabert both of Racine; 8 grandchildren, Ashley, Scott, Christopher, Randy, Christopher, Lisa, Jennifer, and James; 9 great-grandchildren; his brother Paul (Dawn) Trabert of Elmwood Park, New Jersey; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Angie in 2012; and his sister, Joyce Mannila.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 12 noon. Ron will be laid to rest alongside his beloved Angie in a private service.
David Dobrowski says
Sorry for your loss mike ,Tyrone and family.
Mike Slater says
God Speed my friend, may all of your signals be green. I will take a momment for you while traveling by train on Saturday to Chicago’s National Train Day at Chicago Union Station.
Robert & June Freuden says
May he rest in peace.
Rell Barrett says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ron was such a neat guy to hang around with. I enjoyed watching his boys grow up since the 7th grade. Ron will be truly missed, RIP Ron. Rell Barrett family