Paul J. Traxler

Paul Traxler, 79, of Omro, passed away Tuesday May 16, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born November 25, 1937 in Oshkosh son of the late Frank and Mary (Ratchman)Traxler. Paul was retired from Triangle Manufacturing where he worked for over 40 years. Paul enjoyed working with his horses and was a longtime member of the Wisconsin Horse Pullers Association and Wisconsin Pony Puller Association. He enjoyed going to auctions and loved his two dogs, Bud and Snoop. Paul loved spending time with his family.
Paul is survived by his beloved partner, Donna Bergerson of Omro; five sons: Lee (Cheryl), Lyle, Dan (Penny), Stan ( Corinne) and Brian ( Sally) Floyd; one daughter, Wendy (Dan)Graham; ten grandchildren: Stacy, Amanda, Lance, Justin, Daniel, Conor, Presten, Joshua, Crystal, Brittany and (8) great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Arlene Bathke and Margaret Bauer; sister-in-law, Doris Traxler, and many nieces and nephews, extended family & friends.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Marilyn and Alice; his parents, son, Paul, grandson, Andrew, two brothers, Lawrence and Thomas (Joyce) Traxler; sister, Lorraine (Al) Rivers; and two brothers- in-law, John Bathke and Edward Bauer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12:00 pm on Friday, May 19, 2017 at St. Jude Parish, Sacred Heart Site, 519 Knapp Street, Oshkosh; with Father Mathew Simonar officiating. Friends and family may visit at the church from 10:00 am until the time of Mass. Interment will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Oshkosh.
The family would like to extend a thank you to Omro-Rushford First Responders, Oshkosh Ambulance and Mercy Medical Center Emergency Room Team for all their care and concern that was given to us. Your kindness will never be forgotten.