Obituary: Patrick A. Traenkner, of Runnemede; Marine Corp veteran of the Vietnam War,
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Patrick A. Traenkner, on March 25, 2019, of Runnemede, formerly of Philadelphia and Bellmawr. Age 76.
Beloved husband of the late Elaine (nee Dodds). Devoted father of Mildred Traenkner and her husband Eric Holloway, Michelle Traenkner and Gale Osborne and her husband Jack. Loving grandfather of Amanzio Gatti. Dear brother of Thomas Traenkner and his wife Joan and the late Joseph and Albert Traenkner. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Traenkner was a Marine Corp veteran of the Vietnam War, where he was a diesel mechanic. He was a 33rd Degree Mason and a Master Carpenter.
Mr. Traenkner loved his family and enjoyed taking care of them.
There will be a viewing from 9 to 11am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.
Funeral Service 11am at the funeral home.
Inurnment 11:30am Tuesday at Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown.
Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Traenkner’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.