James F. Tragesser, 81 of Tenn. Ridge, TN passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Signature Healthcare, Erin, TN. Funeral services will be held in Hammond, IN. Burial will be in the St. John’s Cemetery, Hammond, IN.
He was born May 25, 1933 in Indiana son of the late, Aloysius A. and Christine Funke Tragesser. Mr. Tragesser was a retired bank auditor and a member of the Woodworkers in Indiana. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers. Survivors include his wife, Betty Barkalow Tragesser, Tenn. Ridge, TN, sons, Joseph Tragesser, IN, Richard Tragesser, IN, Christopher Tragesser, IN, daughters, Catherine Devine, FL, Julia Wojciechowski, CT, brothers, John Tragesser, IN, Theodore Tragesser, IL, sisters, Rita Parr, GA, Constance Mumford, IN, Henni Schulenburg, WY, Frances Mozzone, IN, Rebecca Soupley, IN, Madonna Tidler, CO, sisters in law, Nancy Tragesser and Rose White, eleven grandchildren and one great grandchildren.