Sophia "Sophie" Trautman

September 5, 1918 - April 12, 2012

Sutton resident Sophia "Sophie" Trautman, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012, at the Sutton Community Home in Sutton, NE, at age of 93 years, 7 months, and 1 week. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 16, 2012, at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Sutton, NE with Rev. Joe Vusich officiating. Interment will follow at the Sutton Cemetery in Sutton, NE. Visitation will be Sunday from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m., with family present from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., at Sutton Memorial Chapel in Sutton, NE. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Emmanuel Reformed Church in Sutton, NE. Sophia Trautman was born on September 5, 1918, to Balthaser and Rosina (Hofmann) Bitterman on a farm in Fillmore County. She married Walter P. Green and they had two daughters, Linda Shaw and husband Carl, and Susan Hays. Walter died in 1963. On September 16, 1966, she married Lawrence Trautman in Sutton. Sophia's talents as a painter and paper hanger were in great demand and kept her busy. She also enjoyed quilting, crocheting, baking, sewing, fishing, gardening and tending to her flowers. She enjoyed traveling to visit friends and family. Her two great-granddaughters were her pride and joy. She loved to listen to Madison play the piano and her namesake, Sophia, always made her smile. She looked forward to having coffee and ice cream with her two girls. She was a member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church and was active in their Ladies Aid until her health no longer permitted her to be. Sophia is survived by her husband, Lawrence Trautman of Sutton, NE; two daughters, Linda Shaw and husband Carl of Sutton, NE and Susan Hays of Lincoln, NE; four grandchildren, Carla and husband Dave Bruha and Clara Shaw all of Gretna, NE; Walter Hays and Michele Selvage of Lincoln, NE; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband Walter Green, eight brothers, and two sisters. Sophia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She touched many lives with her big smile and generous heart. She will be missed by many.