Robert J. Traister Obituary
The passing of Robert J. Traister (La Crosse, Wisconsin) occurred on June 12, 2026. Robert, born on January 10, 1926, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Traister and Cora Traister; his children, Steven Traister and Pamela J. Carlson; his wife Fern; and his siblings, John W., Frank F., Harold E., Kenneth, Mae C. Piepenhagen and Grace L. Wenzel.
He is survived by: his children, Lee Traister (LeRoy) of Arkansas and Patricia Hatke of Wisconsin; his grandchildren, Jennifer Hatke of Wisconsin, Robert Hatke (Lynn) of Washington, Matthew Carlson of Wisconsin and John Carlson (Marianne) of Wisconsin; and his great grandchildren, Atticus Carlson and Nolan Carlson.
