Victor H. Traenkenschuh

He was born on August 25, 1917 in Peoria, IL to Leonard Kasper and Edith “Ida” (Zagel) Traenkenschuh. He married Mildred Stackhouse in Peoria. She preceded him in death. His parents and two brothers, George and Eugene also preceded him in death.

Surviving is one son, James Traenkenschuh of Plover, Wisconsin; one granddaughter, Anna (Ryan) Marciniak of Germantown, Wisconsin; two great-grandchildren, Michael James and Nadia Rose Marciniak; one sister, Anna Birkman and several nieces and nephews.

Victor served in the U.S. Navy during W.W II before being honorably discharged. He then worked for many years with Caterpillar Inc., most recently in Facility Planning before retiring. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Peoria and was inducted in to the Greater Peoria Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 1986.

A funeral will be held on Friday, December 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service at Christ Lutheran Church in Peoria. The Rev. Karl F. Eckhoff will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.

In Lieu of flowers, Vic and family ask that you support your local library. Please visit Victor’s Life Story at www.Davison-Fulton.com