Gerald “Gerry” Arthur Trausch, 81, of Huntley, IL stepped into eternity on Friday, August 23, 2024. He was born February 3, 1943, in Chicago, IL to Robert and Violet (Sorensen) Trausch. Gerry is survived by his twin daughters Jennifer (Vincent) Westfallen and Julie (Mario) Saravia; his sisters Gail (John) Smolinski, Gloria (the late Mike) Duignan, Georgia (Jim) Bendig, Lenore Schopper; his adoring grandchildren Keirstin, Allison (Joshua), David (Caroline), Hannah, Samuel, Mira, and his great grandson Lincoln; as well as other relatives and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of fifty-three years Anna (McKenna) Trausch; his parents; his sister Gina Brezinski; and his brothers Glenn, Bob (Marlene), and Rory (Linda). Gerry was part of Sullivan High School’s 1961 graduating class and served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1964. His family and friends were the most important things in the world to him. With his hands, his words, and his generosity he touched the lives of many throughout his lifetime. Some words that Gerry lived by throughout his forty-four years of sobriety were:
“One day at a time” & “Keep it simple.”
A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 11am til 1pm with a Celebration of life service at 12:30 all at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee-Huntley Rd Huntley, IL 60142
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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We’ll miss your smile, your friendship. We’ll remember the Cubs & Diamondback games we shared & how you & Ann drove us around Arizona showing us the sites & all the open houses you took us to til we found a place to call home. You will be missed.
Condolences to all the family and friends of Gerry
Im sorry for what happened, he will always be in our hearts no matter what
Gerald Trausch was going to be part of our Honor Flight to Washington DC, Aug 22-25, 2024 and was assigned to the Green Team, which I had the honor to lead. In preparation for the trip, we met in early August, where Gerry and the other vets had a chance to meet each other. We were sad when Gerry and his daughters decided not to go with us on the trip. When we learned of his passing on Friday, Aug 23, the second day of our Honor Flight we felt the pain of his passing. We honored Gerry with a Moment of Silence that evening, and at our final homecoming event on Aug 25th. The Green Team included him in our team photo, and we honored him and marked his passing. Thank you for your service to our Country and our Army. Rest In Peace, Soldier.