Julius (Sonny) Trageser

Julius was born on February 5, 1938 to Julius Adam Trageser and Eula (Jolly) Trageser of Evansville, Indiana. He retired from AmTrak in Indianapolis and moved to Florida to enjoy the warm weather and to be close to his family and then recently returned home to Evansville. Julius was a 1956 graduate of Bosse High School. He loved sports and was an avid Colts fan.

He was a member of the Mason’s and the Shriner’s, Murat Temple of Indianapolis, past President of the Arab Patrol, member of the Knights of Venus, Royal Order of Jesters-Court #15, Police Club and 500 Club as well as the Scottish Rite. Julius was also a member of the American Legion Indiana Post 355 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Beech Grove #4167.

Julius was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John “Jack” Trageser; sister-in-law, Marcella Trageser; and nephew, Michael Lee Trageser.

He is survived by his sons, Terrill Trageser (Kathy), Keith Trageser (Heather), Julius Alan Trageser (Charlotte) all of Panama City, Florida; daughter, Tracy Shutt (Marvin) of Evansville; grandchildren, Dawn House, DeWayne Trageser (Tiffany), Brittany Trageser, Brandon Trageser (Candace) all of Panama City, Florida, Sara Nittner (Brandon) of Marianna, Florida, Rachel Mouton (Chris) of Arkansas, Jamie Dillingham (Kevin) and Derrick Shutt of Evansville; great-grandchildren, Peyton Fuller, Taylor House, Jonathan, Christopher and Brayden Trageser of Panama City, Florida, Zayd & Zia Nittner of Marianna, Florida, Jordan Mouton of Arkansas, Ayden and Alexandra Dillingham of Evansville; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Laffe McCall of St. Petersburg, Florida; and several nieces.

Funeral Service were held Monday, August 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM at Alexander North Chapel, officiated by Rev. Jeff Edmondson with burial at Alexander Memorial Park with military rites conducted. Friends visited with the family Sunday from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the funeral home with Masonic service at 5:30 PM by the Evansville Masonic Lodge #64 and on Monday from noon until service time.