Kathleen Alice Trausch Obituary
We announce the death of Kathleen Alice Trausch of Hastings, Nebraska, who passed away on May 31, 2026, at the age of 71. Kathleen will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kathleen Alice Trausch to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Francis Pitz and Dolores Pitz (White); her son Paul Norbert Trausch; her parents-in-law, Louise Trausch and Albert Trausch; and her siblings-in-law, Vivian Parr, Madeline Hemberger, Mary Louise Trausch, Virginia Miller, Meinard Parr and Albert Hemberger.
She is survived by: her husband Norbert Trausch; her children, Carrie Edwards (Michael), Juniata, Andrew Trausch (Wendy Harper), Hastings, Kimberly Varilek (Robert), Jordan Trausch (Katie) and Hope Trausch; her grandchildren, Zachery Edwards (Kenesaw), Nadia Trausch (Lincoln) and Michaela Edwards (Juniata); her grandson-in-law Caleb Karr Katelyn Edwards; her grandchild Juniata; her stepgrandchildren, Savannah Harper and Chase Harper; her great grandchildren, Korinn Trausch-Joel and Xylen Martinez-Edwards; her siblings-in-law, Joseph Miller, Steve and Carol Post; and her aunt Janice Feltes. She is also survived by Numerous cousins, nieces, & nephews.
Memorials may be given to the Special Olympics of Hastings, Hastings Catholic Social Services, St. Michael's Catholic Church or to the family for a later designation.
