Mary Alice Traphagen

Mary Alice Traphagen, 85, passed away Tuesday September 1, 2020 at Primrose Retirement Home in Newburgh, IN.

She was born in Tell City September 7th, 1934 to Norman and Marjorie (Tate) Lauer.

She married Howard Lee Traphagen on February 3, 1952, who preceded her in death.

Mary Alice was a graduate of Tell City High School and along with her husband owned and operated Lauer Floral Company.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she served on many committees. She belonged to Tri Kappa and the Perry County Memorial Hospital auxiliary.

She and Howard were avid travelers and she loved playing bridge and golf.

Surviving are her four children, Bradford Traphagen of Tell City, IN, Cheryl Schauberger of Evansville, IN, Craig Traphagen (Sandy) of Evanston, IN and Keith Traphagen (Bev) of Evansville, IN, 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Lauer.

Services will be 1:00pm Monday September 7, 2020 at Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Padgett officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10:00am to service time on Monday September 7, 2020 at Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made to Perry County Hospital Auxiliary or Tell City First United Methodist Church.

Please note if you are attending the funeral home for visitation and/or services, a mask must be worn and social distancing practiced in order to comply with the state mandate.

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