Patricia Trautmann, 86, of Black Mountain, NC passed away June 9, 2018.
Dr. Trautmann was born January 6, 1932. She was a resident of South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, Michigan, Kansas, Ohio, Tennessee, and Georgia before retiring to the mountains of Western North Carolina.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Forest and Ruth Doling; daughter, Elaine Trautmann; brother, Forrest Doling; and sister, Diana Doling.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Trautmann; daughters, Cynthia Keyes of Lawrenceville, GA, Gretchen Trautmann of Asheville, NC and Sarah Trautmann of Portland, ME; son, Kurt Trautmann of Durango, CO; sister, Peggy Tsunemori; and grandchildren, Karl Galloway, Daniel Keyes, Steven Keyes, Emma Rose Trautmann-Galloway, and Rexanne Trautmann.
Pat’s wishes were to bequeath her body for medical education to Wake Forest University School of Medicine. A memorial will be held at a future date.
Those desiring to make a memorial contribution are encouraged to consider Givens Highland Farms, Staff Appreciation Fund, 200 Tabernacle Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711.