My thoughts are with you and your family Connie, as you celebrate your mother’s life and share in the joy of your memories with her. With sympathy, Peg
Betty E. Traut
March 5, 1928 – March 31, 2013
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, April 4th, at 11:30 AM, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell, for Betty E. Traut, age 85, of Sartell, who died on Easter Sunday at the Country Manor Apartments in Sartell. Rev. Tim Baltes will officiate. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday between 4:00-8:00 PM and on Thursday after 10:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Gathering Space in Sartell. Parish Prayers will be at 4:00 PM followed by St. Monica’s Christian Women at 4:30 PM.
Betty was born March 5th, 1928 in Le Sauk Township, Stearns County to Alfred and Loretta (Feddema) Bromenschenkel. She married Alvin Traut on July 29th, 1948 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. She lived in Sartell most of her life where she was a mother and homemaker. Betty later was employed as a Nursing Assistant for Country Manor Nursing Home in Sartell. Betty was a charter member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. Monica’s Christian Women in Sartell, a member of Daughters of Isabella, St. Anthony’s Mission Group, Catholic United Financial, a Eucharistic Minister and TEC 46.
Betty excelled at cake decorating. She was very active at St. Francis Xavier Church, the Fall Festival, quilting, 4-H, bowling, canning, sewing, volunteering, gardening and cards. She had a love for sports, especially the Minnesota Twins. Fifty-four members of her family joined her on a cruise for her 80th birthday.
Survivors include children, Laura Marek (Brian) St. Cloud, Ralph Traut (Eileen) Sartell, Carol Lang (Tom) Brainerd, Jean Muntifering (Bob) Sartell, Donna Weihrauch (Tom) St. Cloud, Dale Traut (Brenda) Loveland, CO, Connie Binsfeld (Jeff) Sartell, Randy Traut (Kara) Benson, Wendy Pikus (Russ) Sauk Rapids, 22 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Edwina “Eddie” Ross, St. Cloud, Victor Bromenschenkel, Avon, Rita Rassier (Robert) St. Joseph, Gilbert Bromenschenkel (Doris) Fargo ND, Jean Heltemes (Gene) White Bear Lake, Leo Bromenschenkel (Gail) Sleepy Eye, Phylis Thielman (Lowell) Avon, and James Bromenschenkel, Minneapolis, sister-in-law Grace Ann Bromenschenkel, Hilton Head SC.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Alvin, June 1st, 2002, brothers Earl, Roger, Kenneth and an infant brother and sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Bromenschenkel, and brother-in-law, Floyd Ross.
The family would especially like to thank all the staff at Country Manor and St. Cloud Hospital Hospice for the extraordinary care given their mother in her time of need.
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My deepest sympathy to Betty’s Family. Betty touched my life is so many ways. She was a role model in the way that she generously donated her time and talent to the her church and community. She taught me the joy that can come while giving of your time. I also had the privilege to work with Betty at Country Manor. Her kind considerate care to residents was exceptional. I will always feel so fortunate to have had Betty as a part of my life. She will be missed by so many.
You are in my thoughts and prayers…she is in the arms of the angels..
My sympathy to the family in the loss of your dear mother.
Mom, you will be missed by all of us. I was just wondering who will watch the Twins game with me and play cards at the same time. We will miss all those special family times. God Bless you, love you, Laura
My heartfelt sympathy to all of Betty’s family. I worked with Betty at Country Manor in the eighties. She was one of the kindest ladies that I ever had the pleasure of working with. Her compassion and caring were evident in whatever she did. She will be missed…
To Betty’s Family:
You have our sympathy on Betty’s passing. She was a great mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was a wonderful role model of Christian living. She will be missed by all of us.
So very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing she raised a wonderful family. We will be out of town attending another funeral but know we have all of you in Our hearts and prayers.
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Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, April 4th, at 11:30 AM, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell, for Betty E. Traut, age 85, of Sartell, who died on Easter Sunday at the Country Manor Apartments in Sartell. Rev. Tim Baltes will officiate. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday between 4:00-8:00 PM and on Thursday after 10:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Gathering Space in Sartell. Parish Prayers will be at 4:00 PM followed by St. Monica’s Christian Women at 4:30 PM.