Lawrence James Traver, Jr. age 80, of Genoa, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 3, 2016. He was born on March 5, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio to Lawrence and Alice Traver. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps before starting his career as a truck driver. He retired from Conway Central Express with over 40 years of experience. Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Mary Traver; sons, James (Gina) Traver of Mifflinburg, PA., John (Jean) Traver of Rudyard, MI. and Todd (Jackie) Traver of Sylvania, OH.; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and his sisters, Marilyn Miller and Cheron Nowak. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Terry Traver, great-grandson, Noah Traver and his brother, George Traver.
Family and friends may visit the Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S. Wynn Rd in Oregon on Sunday, October 9, 2016 from 2-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Ignatius Catholic Church on Monday at 10 a.m. where family will greet guests after 9 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or Toledo Humane Society.
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