Patricia “Pat” Ann Trapp, age 79, went home to our Lord on November 1st, 2025, after an extensive illness. Pat had a tenacious fighting spirit and the steadfast support of her husband, Joe, by her side.
She was born August 9, 1946, to the late Frederick William Baumann and Margaret Marcella Charanza Baumann, in Bay City, Texas. She was the first of 5 children.
She married the love of her life, Joseph “Joe” Trapp, sixty years ago on October 23rd, 1965. Together, they raised three children, Keith, Eric, and Amy.
She worked as a bookkeeper, a dental assistant, and a Special Education aide for VISD until her illness. She was a member of First English Lutheran where she was a youth director for many years. She liked to draw and was very talented. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially with her grandchildren. She had a great sense of humor and was very quick-witted.
In addition to her parents. Pat was preceded in death by her children, Keith Allen Trapp, Eric Christopher Trapp, Amy Lynn Franke, and one brother, Franklin Arthur Baumann.
Pat is survived by her husband Joe Trapp, her daughter-in-law, Tomasa Trapp, her son-in-law Aaron Franke, and her four grandchildren: Trevor Bellamy, Ashtyn Franke, Taryn Franke, and Mikayla Trapp. She is also survived by three sisters, Sandy Koutny (Julius), Debbie Vanelli (Mike), and Yvonne Frederick (Larry), and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 7th at 10:30am at First English Lutheran Church with visitation starting at 9:00 am. Burial will be at 1:00 pm at Evergreen Cemetery in Victoria, TX.
Honoring her as pallbearers are Trevor Bellamy, Aaron Franke, Julius Koutny, Mike Vanelli, Larry Frederick, and Weldon Butler. Honorary pallbearer is David Janak.
Special thank you to the staff at Twin Pines North and Harbor Hospice for their excellent care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First English Lutheran Church or Harbor Hospice.
