Esther L. “Jackie” Traut
Esther L. “Jackie” Traut, 95, of Manchester, Iowa, and formerly of the Pocahontas, and Oskaloosa, IA area died Sunday, October 18, 2020 at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, IA.
Esther was born on November 16, 1924, the daughter of Weldon and Alice (Clark) White near Mt. Ayr, IA.
Esther attended the Mt. Ayr Schools.
Esther married Charles Weatherwax on May 16, 1941 in Princeton, MO. They were blessed with four children: Charles Jr., Joan, Terry, and David.
She is survived by her children: Charles (& Karen) Weatherwax, Jr., Joan (& Harold) Francis, Terry (& Brenda) Weatherwax, and David (& Jane) Weatherwax; many stepchildren, grandchildren, step grandchildren, great grandchildren, and step great grandchildren; one brother, John (& Sony) White of Davenport, IA.; and a sister-in-law, Betty White (Dick’s wife), of Cedar Rapids, IA.
She was preceded in death by her husbands: Charles Weatherwax, Sr., Clyde Newell, and Ed Traut; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Weatherwax; two brothers: James White and Richard “Dick” White; and a grandson, Mark Weatherwax.
Private Graveside service will be held at the Summit Hill Cemetery in Pocahontas, IA, with Rev. Kurt Pasko officiating.
The Reiff Family Center of Independence, IA. is assisting the family with arrangements.
To leave an on-line condolence please go to www.reifffamilycenter.com.
Cards and Memorials may be sent to: Esther Traut, %Reiff Family Center, 216 3rd Ave SE, Independence, IA. 50644