December 18, 2023
Michael Lee “Mike” Traugott, 78, of Ashland Kentucky, passed away on December 9th, 2023, after a brief illness.
Michael was born on January 22, 1945, to the late Earl Webber and Marie Savage Traugott in Ashland. After graduating from Paul G. Blazer Senior High School in 1963, he went to work at Armco Steel Corporation, retiring in 2003 after 39 years as a Patternmaker at the Foundry.
“Mike” as everyone knew him, was very well known as an extremely talented master woodworker where his skills were highly sought after for his custom cabinetry and finish carpentry work. Some of his hobbies and interests included model building, RC Airplanes, photography to include developing negatives, slides and photos and he never forgot his roots in music both listening and playing. He enjoyed relaxing with flower gardening, aquariums, his Koi ponds and anything involving his kids and grandchildren. He also enjoyed cooking and baking, especially around the holidays.
Mike was involved with numerous civic and community events throughout the local and Tri-State Area. The Performing Arts Guild (PAG) with set construction, lighting and sound while also appearing on stage and in the orchestras during musical productions. His photography was used for Wildwater Unlimited on the New River in West Virginia for tourism and travel promotions as well as the local theatre for cast and crew photos. He played multiple brass instruments for the Huntington Civic Orchestra. While growing up, Mike was in band throughout his school years and has always been a supporter of the Paul Blazer band.
Michael is survived by his wife Teresa Bauer Traugott, his five children, Anthony Traugott, Kristina (Anthony) Wheeler, Amanda (Amir) Jahromi, Anna (Greg) Elliott and Andrew (Casey Ward) Traugott as well as his 12 grandchildren, Elisha Nicole, Tony Wheeler, Sydney, Michael, Lola, Gabriel, Lillian, Evelyn, Cyrus Jahromi, Roxanne Jahromi, Kinsley, Alexander Elliott and his sister-in-laws: Maxine Fitzer, Cheryl Reames, Mary Bauer and brother-in-laws: Robert Bauer, John Bauer and Joe Bauer
He was preceded in death by his grandson Casper Jahromi and 4 half-brothers, Robert Jack Fitzer, Virgil Fred Fitzer, Raymond Cecil Fitzer, Donald Davis Fitzer.
A visitation service will be held at Lazear Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 19th from 6 to 8 pm.
In lieu of flowers you may send donations to the Ashland Blazer Band.
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