Irene Gladys Trautenberg, 91, of Watford City, passed away at her residence on July 4, 2016. Irene Gladys Trautenberg Nee Bussey was born in Norwich, England on September 13,1924. She was the 2nd of 5 girls born to Elizabeth (Watts) and Edward Bussey.She was an English war bride of William John Trautenberg; they were married onContinue Reading
Irene Gladys Trautenberg, 91, of Watford City, passed away at her residence on July 4, 2016. Irene Gladys Trautenberg Nee Bussey was born in Norwich, England on September 13,1924. She was the 2nd of 5 girls born to Elizabeth (Watts) and Edward Bussey.She was an English war bride of William John Trautenberg; they were married on January 6, 1945 at St. Michael Coslany, in Norwich England. After the war she joined Bill in the USA in March of 1946, where they lived with Bill’s parents in Cambria Heights, NY. After their daughter Karen was born and they moved to Massapequa, NY along with Bill’s parents. The family grew by one when Robert was born in 1955.Irene and Bill were charter members of St. David’s Lutheran Church, both were active there. Church was an important part of their lives and they passed that example on to their children and grand children by living out what they believed.Irene and Bill enjoyed 65 years together, until Bill went ahead to help prepare their home in heaven in 2011. In all those years family was always their top priority. Mom hosted most of the holiday’s get-togethers After Bill passed away Irene came to live with Karen and her husband Bob Lawson in Watford City, ND in 2011, where she lived until God took her home.Irene was preceded in death her husband William (Bill) Trautenberg, parents Elizabeth and Edward Bussey, sisters; Doris Howard, Maisie Cooper and Betty Legrice.She is survived by her daughter; Karen (Bob) Lawson, son; Robert (Gayle) Trautenberg, 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Irene will be laid to rest at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY next to her husband Bill.
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