George R. Trader

Trader, George R.
Menasha

George Robert Trader, Menasha, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. He was born in Menasha on August 13, 1926. George was the son of the late Ben and Clara (Wisnefski). He married Rita Johanna Sprangers on September 12, 1950. They have enjoyed over 59 great years together.

George served in World War II for two years with the 32nd and 24th Infantry Divisions of the Army. He was among the first troops to land at Nagasaki. After the war, George was a member of the American Legion Post 152 in Menasha.

Before and after his time in the Army, George worked at Central Paper Products. After working there for over 44 years, he retired in 1988 as the supervisor of the printing department. George was on the Board of Directors of the Central Paper Credit Union and was its treasurer for 32 years.

George enjoyed life in general, but was an avid fisherman, golfer, card player, bowler and camper in particular. He was blessed with long-time friends and family with whom he shared these activities.

George will be missed by his devoted wife Rita, and his loving family including his son Jeff (Patty) Trader, his grandchildren Mary and Mark Trader, his brother Herb Trader, his sister Janie Marks, his brothers-in-law Leo Sprangers and John (Millie) Sprangers, his sisters-in-law Sally Sprangers and Marion (friend Ed Klarner) Oudenhoven, his many nieces and nephews, other family members and many great friends.

George was preceded in death by his son Terrence Trader; his sister Elaine (Dick) Tuttle; his brothers-in-law Frank, Tony, Lester, and Mathew Sprangers; Jerome Oudenhoven; and Ben Marks; his sisters-in-law Ardell Trader; Adeline (Joe) Van Densen and Joann Sprangers; and several other extended family members.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30am on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 516 De Pere Street, Menasha, with Fr. Larry Canavera officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30am until the time of the service at the church. Internment will take place at St. John the Baptist Cemetery.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the excellent, compassionate staff at the Theda Clark Hospital Stroke Center.

Wichmann Funeral Home
Tri-County Chapel
3212 South Oneida Street
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 831-9905