John W. “Johnny” Traugott, 86, of Kountze, passed away on April 22, 2006 at home in Kountze surrounded by his family. Johnny was born to Rose and Frank Traugott on January 21, 1920 in Austin, Texas.
He was a resident of Kountze for 52 years and began his career working as a logger for Allen-Peavy Lumber Company and later as an independent contractor. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in combat during World War II in the Pacific Theater as an amphibious engineer.
He served his community as a volunteer fireman, Boy Scout troop leader, school board trustee, church deacon, and Democratic Precinct Chairman.
Johnny is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Frances Traugott of Kountze, daughters
Barbara Moody and husband William of Rockdale, Texas, Linda Hogshead of Pearland, Texas and Wanda Dunlap and husband Tom of Dallas, Texas; son John Traugott, Jr. and wife Kay of Silsbee, Texas; brother and sister-in-law Alden and Dorothy Traugott of Austin, Texas; sister Rosabelle Dorchester of Buda, Texas; six grandchildren; Jeff Moody, Andy Moody, Brandi Dunlap, Brooke Arganbright, Derek Dunlap, and Leslie Garrett; and two great-grandchildren, Nolan and Garrett Moody.
Funeral service will be Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at Broussard’s Mortuary Chapel, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze, Texas with Reverend Eldon Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday, April 26, 2006 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made in Johnny’s memory to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 7015, Beaumont, Texas 77726.
