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Kenneth Allen Trauger

January 14, 2020

Kenneth Allen Trauger, 71 of Phillipsburg, NJ died Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born September 20, 1948 in Allentown, PA he was a son of the late Donald and Jayne (Bentz) Trauger. A graduate of Easton High School, he had been employed by Alpha-Lehigh Tool and Machine for 38 years before retiring. He was a member of Green Pond United Methodist Church in Easton.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mary Lou (Kane) Trauger; sons: Brian Trauger (wife Jessica) of Bethlehem, PA, Joseph Augustinsky; sisters: Ruthann Ahart of Saylorsburg, PA, Annamarie Braxmeier of Germansville, PA; brother: Jack Reinhard of Emmaus; his birth mother: Doris Rinker of Germansville; 2 grandchildren: Cody and Erin; nieces and nephews.

Services are 2:00 PM Monday (Jan. 20) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with a calling period from 1 to 2 PM. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorial contributions may be made to Green Pond UM Church, 4411 Green Pond Rd., Easton, PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Paul & Faith Kozak

    January 18, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    Our Deepest Condolences to the Trauger Family. Very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Ruthann. God be with you all in time of your sorrow.
    R.I.P. Ken