Dee Andrew Traphagan

Dee Andrew Traphagan, of McCook, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings. Dee was just four days shy of celebrating his 78th birthday. He was born on April 30, 1941 in McCook to Marvin Joseph and Nellie Mae (Kettering) Traphagan. He was baptized on September 29, 1946. Dee graduated from McCook High School with the class of 1959. He was confirmed and became a member of Peace Lutheran Church (LCMS) on December 19, 1971. On July 6, 1978 he was united in marriage to Mary Rose Sughroue at Peace Lutheran Church. The Lord blessed them with three children. They made their home in McCook where Dee worked for Parker Hannifin until his retirement. Dee remained a faithful member of Peace Lutheran Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher, elder, head usher, and recording secretary over the years. He also helped with KNGN and their share-a-thons. Dees hobbies included hunting, fishing, and trap shooting. He never met a stranger and loved coaching baseball in his younger years. He also gave back to the community that had given him so much by teaching Hunter Safety Education for the last 40 years. Preceding him in death were his parents, Marvin and Nellie Traphagan; infant sister, Glee Traphagan; and infant granddaughter, Emma Ziebel. Surviving him are his wife, Mary Traphagan of McCook; children, Brandy Traphagan of Pittsburgh, PA, Rev. William Traphagan and wife, Stephanie, of Bennett, IA, and Bobbie Ziebell and husband, Andrew, of McCook; three grandchildren, Sarah and Timothy Traphagan and Samson Ziebell; sister, LaRee Onstad and husband, Joe, of Lincoln; numerous family, and a host of friends. Memorials may be given in his name. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The family will be present from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. to greet friends. Friends may go online at www.herrmannfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, McCook, with Rev. Lonnie Felcher officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. Visitation Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel Tuesday, April 30, 2019 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 607 Norris Avenue McCook, Nebraska 69001 Family will greet friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service Peace Lutheran Church Wednesday, May 1, 2019 10:00 AM 411 East 6th Street McCook, Nebraska 69001