Donald Trautvetter

Donald Trautvetter, 87, of Evansville, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018, with his family by his side, at West River Health Campus. He was born March 2, 1931, in Evansville, IN to the late Herman and Lillian (Scherer) Trautvetter. Don learned the value of hard work early by delivering newspapers and mowing lawns. He then proceeded to work for Red Spot Paint, before moving on to Moutoux Auto and Machine. In 1959, he began his career at Mead Johnson, retiring in 1989 after 30 years of faithful service. He was a lifelong member of Zion Evangelical Church. He loved the Lord, his family, his church and purposeful work well performed. In addition to his wife, Lela (Hoeche) Trautvetter, and parents, Don was preceded in death by his sister, Delores Trautvetter; brother, Gerald Trautvetter. Don is survived by his daughters, Susan Brown (Richard), Donna Ray (Glenn) and Patricia Ray (Gregg); grandchildren, Matthew Brown (Erin), Kimberly McNeely (Christopher), Lucas Ray, Lauren Martin (Todd), Nolan Ray and William Ray; great-grandchildren, Jordan Brown, Kaiser and Leila Ghiassi, Aidan and Isabelle McNeely and Lela Martin; brother, Ralph Trautvetter; and nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at West River, Legacy, and Health Center and Kindred Hospice for their loving care. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Pastor Kimron Reising and Pastor Cliff Herring, with burial in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Monday from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Tuesday from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Red Cross of Evansville or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.