STAUNTON — Robert Luther Trayer, 82, husband of Annie Arlene (Armstrong) Trayer of 135 S. Waverley St., died Sunday, March 20, 2011, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. He was born Oct. 29, 1928, in Middlebrook, a son of the late John Henry and Ella Beatrice (Sutler) Trayer.
Mr. Trayer was a veteran of the U.S. Army; he served during World War II and in Korea.
Prior to retirement, he was employed by DuPont. He also was owner of Robert L's Coins-Stamps Inc.
He was a member of Shenandoah Valley Coin Club and Central Shenandoah Crime Stoppers. He was a volunteer, life member and past president of Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad.
He was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his wife, to whom he was married Oct. 1, 1950, family members include a son, Robert W. Trayer and his fiancé, Michelle Dennhardt, of Stuarts Draft; a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry T. and John Gentile of Yorktown; a sister, Elva Wilson of Sandston; three granddaughters; two grandsons; and a great-granddaughter.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011, in Thornrose Cemetery by the Rev. Robert R. von Oeyen Jr., with graveside rites conducted by Augusta Staunton VFW Post 2216, followed by a family gathering at Bethany Presbyterian Church.
Active pallbearers will be members of Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of Shenandoah Valley Coin Club.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Henry Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2501 Fifth St., Staunton, VA 24401 or to Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad, 1601 N. Coalter St., Staunton, VA 24401.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net.
News Leader, Staunton VA
March 21, 2011
Mr. Trayer was a veteran of the U.S. Army; he served during World War II and in Korea.
Prior to retirement, he was employed by DuPont. He also was owner of Robert L's Coins-Stamps Inc.
He was a member of Shenandoah Valley Coin Club and Central Shenandoah Crime Stoppers. He was a volunteer, life member and past president of Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad.
He was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his wife, to whom he was married Oct. 1, 1950, family members include a son, Robert W. Trayer and his fiancé, Michelle Dennhardt, of Stuarts Draft; a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry T. and John Gentile of Yorktown; a sister, Elva Wilson of Sandston; three granddaughters; two grandsons; and a great-granddaughter.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011, in Thornrose Cemetery by the Rev. Robert R. von Oeyen Jr., with graveside rites conducted by Augusta Staunton VFW Post 2216, followed by a family gathering at Bethany Presbyterian Church.
Active pallbearers will be members of Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of Shenandoah Valley Coin Club.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Henry Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2501 Fifth St., Staunton, VA 24401 or to Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad, 1601 N. Coalter St., Staunton, VA 24401.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net.
News Leader, Staunton VA
March 21, 2011
STAUNTON — Robert Luther Trayer, 82, husband of Annie Arlene (Armstrong) Trayer of 135 S. Waverley St., died Sunday, March 20, 2011, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. He was born Oct. 29, 1928, in Middlebrook, a son of the late John Henry and Ella Beatrice (Sutler) Trayer.
Mr. Trayer was a veteran of the U.S. Army; he served during World War II and in Korea.
Prior to retirement, he was employed by DuPont. He also was owner of Robert L's Coins-Stamps Inc.
He was a member of Shenandoah Valley Coin Club and Central Shenandoah Crime Stoppers. He was a volunteer, life member and past president of Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad.
He was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his wife, to whom he was married Oct. 1, 1950, family members include a son, Robert W. Trayer and his fiancé, Michelle Dennhardt, of Stuarts Draft; a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry T. and John Gentile of Yorktown; a sister, Elva Wilson of Sandston; three granddaughters; two grandsons; and a great-granddaughter.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011, in Thornrose Cemetery by the Rev. Robert R. von Oeyen Jr., with graveside rites conducted by Augusta Staunton VFW Post 2216, followed by a family gathering at Bethany Presbyterian Church.
Active pallbearers will be members of Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of Shenandoah Valley Coin Club.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Henry Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2501 Fifth St., Staunton, VA 24401 or to Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad, 1601 N. Coalter St., Staunton, VA 24401.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net.
News Leader, Staunton VA
March 21, 2011
Mr. Trayer was a veteran of the U.S. Army; he served during World War II and in Korea.
Prior to retirement, he was employed by DuPont. He also was owner of Robert L's Coins-Stamps Inc.
He was a member of Shenandoah Valley Coin Club and Central Shenandoah Crime Stoppers. He was a volunteer, life member and past president of Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad.
He was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his wife, to whom he was married Oct. 1, 1950, family members include a son, Robert W. Trayer and his fiancé, Michelle Dennhardt, of Stuarts Draft; a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry T. and John Gentile of Yorktown; a sister, Elva Wilson of Sandston; three granddaughters; two grandsons; and a great-granddaughter.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011, in Thornrose Cemetery by the Rev. Robert R. von Oeyen Jr., with graveside rites conducted by Augusta Staunton VFW Post 2216, followed by a family gathering at Bethany Presbyterian Church.
Active pallbearers will be members of Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of Shenandoah Valley Coin Club.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Henry Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2501 Fifth St., Staunton, VA 24401 or to Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad, 1601 N. Coalter St., Staunton, VA 24401.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net.
News Leader, Staunton VA
March 21, 2011
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