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Thomas Trafals Obituary

#86 on the field, #1 in our hearts Thomas J. Trafals, also known as Tommy T, passed away November 1, 2009. Born May 10, 1943 to parents Jules "Jack" and Melvia Trafals in Chicago, Illinois. Tom attended Iowa State University in Ames, IA where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and the varsity ISU football team. Following graduation, he was an editor of several magazines related to the automotive and office product industry. He served as Executive Vice President of AOPD for many years before leaving to pursue his law degree at John Marshal University in Chicago, Illinois. Tom was a long time member of the Geneva Golf Club where he enjoyed playing golf on Sundays before a Bears game. He resided in Geneva, Illinois with his family for his adult life. He is survived by his wife, Sara Trafals; his beloved daughter Alison;and her mother Maurine. As well as his step-children Cody and Wyatt McBain; his cousins, nieces and nephews of the Zuckerman and Feakins families. Tom was more than a great man and father, he will truly be missed. A wake will be held from 4 to 7 pm Thursday, November 5, at Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva, 1771 W. State St. A memorial for friends and family will be held Friday afternoon, to be announced. Info: (630) 232-7337

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Published by Kane Republican from Nov. 2 to Nov. 5, 2009.

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Bob Courtney

November 9, 2009

My sincere condolences on your loss. It is a time that is very challenging coping with grief - thoughts and prayers are with you.

I fondly remember times with Tom and his contribution to the office products industry. My most lasting memory is his traveling to attend the funeral service for my late wife and what it meant to me.

Jeff Kirshner

November 4, 2009

My fond memories of Tom are from the Bears games that he treated me to with his friend George. A very generous man who will be missed.

JoAnn Cregier

November 3, 2009

My sincere sympathies to Tom's family. I've known Tom since the 70's and always respected him and counted him as a friend. He was much too young to have passed on, but will be remembered.

John Voreis

November 3, 2009

I am a FIJI fraternity brother from Iowa State. I remember Tom as always being extremely loyal to his fraternity and to the university. Over the years I very much enjoyed running into Tom at various places in the tri-cities.

Dawn Swanson

November 3, 2009

He will always be Mr. Trafals to me-- I spent summers and weekends babysitting. He was bigger than life, fun-loving, incredibly generous and big hearted--deep sympathy to both Alison and Mo. He will be missed!!

Cathy Schirmer

November 3, 2009

My condolences to your family. I worked with Tom at the law offices. He will be missed.

Cathy Schirmer

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