Charles George “Buck” Trautwein, Jr., son of the late Charles George Trautwein Sr. and Edna Martha (Kaline) Trautwein, was born February 21, 1934, at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He was also preceded in death by one son, Craig Trautwein.
Buck graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1952. He was drafted into the US Army in 1956, serving his country for two years active in the Korean War, two years active reserves, two years inactive reserves, and two years stand by. He returned back to C&P Telephone (later called Bell Atlantic) with 44 years retiring in 1996. After retiring, he continued working repairs for different businesses in Oakland, MD. He also helped support Victor Hugo Umarro in an orphanage in Bolivia for many years. Mr. Trautwein was a Boy Scout leader in Baltimore and was Sunday School Superintendent, deacon of his church. He also made many signs using calligraphy for the first Autumn Glory craft shows in Oakland. He was a charter member of Men of Faith and also served as president of telephone Pioneers. Buck was an active member of Cherry Glade Mennonite Church.
He is survived by his wife, Esther Mae (Kahl) Trautwein; one son, Chuck Trautwein & Pam, Grantsville, MD; two step-sons, Dale Bittinger & Katie, Baltimore; Chad Bittinger & Shannon, Friendsville, MD; one step-daughter, Angie Rush & Jason, McHenry, MD; one brother, John V. “Jack” Trautwein, Baltimore; two grandchildren, Zachary & Tabitha and Jeffrey; nine step-grandchildren, Ethan, Isaac, Morgan, Jacob, Molly, Riley, and Kerri; and one great-granddaughter, Quinn. He is also survived by Doris Lewis, who was Craig’s companion.
Friends will be received at Newman Funeral Homes, 1100 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD 21550, on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022, from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. A service will be held at Cherry Glade Mennonite Church, 4051 Accident Bittinger Road, Accident, MD 21520, on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 at 11:00am with Pastor Barry Maust officiating. Friends will be received at the church one hour prior to the service.
Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Bolivia Fund at Oak Park Church of The Brethren, 110 Church Lane, Oakland, MD 21550, as well as Cindy’s Fund, PO Box 182, Oakland, MD 21550.
Per Charles’ request, he will be cremated.
Newman Funeral Homes is assisting his family with arrangements.