Dorothy Nell Traugott Obituary
We announce the death of Dorothy Nell Traugott of Austin, Texas, who passed away on October 9, 2026, at the age of 91. Dorothy will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Theo Schroeder and Nelda Schroeder; her husband Alden Traugott; her brother Don Schroeder; and her nephew Neil Schroeder.
She is survived by: her daughters, Brenda Altenhofen (Dale) and Janet Smith (Tom); her grandchildren, Brant Altenhofen (Bevan), Adam Altenhofen (Lacy), Amanda West (Justin), Scott Smith (Angelica) and Emily Stier (Sean); her great grandchildren, Easton, Harper Altenhofen, Vivian and Mason Altenhofen; her brother Charles Schroeder (Nitia); and her sister-in-law Gaye Schroeder.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home (6300 W William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78749). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 11:30 AM and at 2:00 PM.
