Obituary: Fred Chester Traxler, 78

Fred was born in Whitewater, Wisconsin on October 23, 1945, son of Chester and Elva (Klug) Traxler. He was born to eternal life at Ascension St. Francis Place in Milwaukee on June 1, 2024.

Fred was a 1964 graduate of Whitewater High School. In his younger days Fred enjoyed bowling and polka dancing–and was very good at both. He was very competitive, especially when pitching horseshoes with his Dad, brothers, and cousin Sid. He was always ready for a card game, and was also a big fan of the Packers and Brewers.

Fred is preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Alice (Abrahamson) Traxler, parents Chester and Elva, and sisters Shirlene Meyer of Fort Atkinson and Marian Coates of Lake Mills.

He is survived by brothers Charles Traxler of Redondo Beach, California and Bruce (Joyce) Traxler of Whitewater. He is further survived by nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends.

Fred was a U.S. Navy veteran and will be buried in a military funeral at Fort Snelling, Minnesota in a private service.

Jelacic Funeral Home is handling arrangements.