Jerry Trageser (1929 - 2013)

Gerard George Trageser, 83, of Hummelstown, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013, at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center.

Born September 27, 1929, in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late Henry and Melvina (Parr) Trageser.
Mr. Trageser was a devoted member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, Palmyra, and participated in Catholic social justice through which he was instrumental in starting the JustFAITH movement in central PA. Gerard was an Executive Director for the American Cancer Society in various states for over 25 years. He enjoyed leathermaking, woodworking, computer technology, politics, and gatherings with friends and neighbors alike.
Surviving are his loving wife of 43 years, Vivian R. (Ortega) Trageser; a son, Philip Trageser; a daughter, Catherine O'Neill and her husband, Rob; 3 grandchildren, Marcus Black, Quinn O'Neill, and Liam O'Neill; 3 brothers, Jack Trageser and his wife, Flo, Jim Trageser and his wife, Judy, and Jerome Trageser and his wife, Claire; 2 sisters, Barbara Brown and her husband, Hersh, and Melvina Gayo; and many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 11:00 a.m., at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, 245 West Pine Street, Palmyra, PA 17078. Viewing will be from 10-11:00 a.m. at the church. Inurnment at Resurrection Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society -- Hope Lodge , 125 Lucy Avenue, Hummelstown, PA 17036 and/or Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church at the above address. - See more at: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx?n=gerard-george-trageser&pid=167233522&fhid=28177#sthash.WOoEquVz.dpuf

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