Frieda Elisabeth Trautmann

Frieda was born September 21, 1932 to Ludwig and Berta Trautmann in Essen Germany. She had many brothers and sisters. Her daughter, Anita Trautmann predeceased her. Frieda lived through World War II, during Hitler's reign. She was 7 when the war began and 13 when it ended. Those were difficult and painful years.

Frieda left Germany for America as a young woman. She was proud to become an American citizen. She taught herself to read, write and speak English. She traveled extensively and worked many jobs. She enjoyed telling stories of working as a waitress at a Las Vegas showroom with Elvis Presley. She worked hard, sacrificed and saved to put herself through school to become a dog groomer. Frieda was passionate about animals.

She opened her own successful business in Henderson Nevada, BJ's Dog Grooming and boarding.

Frieda retired to Oxnard California. Frieda never met a stranger, she made friends everywhere she went, she was loved by many. She was best known along her dog walking routes. She was generous, thoughtful and kind. She strived to leave everyone and everything better than she found them. She always tried to help and prided herself in doing the right thing. She saw beauty in all God's creation. She was a strong, compassionate, Christian woman and wanted everyone to know Jesus. Her favorite song was Blessed Assurance. Her favorite saying, "Praise the Lord". I have no doubt she heard her Lord and savior say "Well done, good and faithful servant" as she entered into the joy of the Lord. She was a character, one of a kind, and she will be deeply missed, until we meet again.