April 21 1957 November 2 2019 (age 62)
Obituary Michael “Mike” Lee Trafton, 62, of Lake Orion, passed away unexpectedly on November 2nd, 2019 in Indian River, Michigan. First born of Norman and Sally (Vollriede) Trafton on April 21, 1957 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mike grew up and attended school in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, graduating from Hamilton High School in 1975. Mike attended multiple colleges and received associate degrees in mechanical drafting, design and computer programming. When Mike moved to Michigan, he received a Bachelor’s degree at Eastern Michigan University in Plastic Technology. On December 3rd, 1988, he married Laurie Hagstrom in Dearborn, Michigan. Mike loved Victory Motorcycles, bike nights at the Oxford Tap, Cheboygan Brewery, and riding bicycles. He was an active member of Victory Motorcycle Club and Northern Michigan Victory Riders. He enjoyed traveling and spending time on Lake Huron in Cheboygan. Mike was an employee for Prestolite Wire later changed to General Cable (Prysmian Group) for over 20 years. Mike is survived by his wife Laurie (Hagstrom) Trafton and loving father to his two children Kenneth “Kenny” and Kathryn “Katie” Trafton. Son of Norman Trafton, four siblings Dale (Cindy) Trafton, Allan (Julie) Trafton, Karen (former husband Dan) Maynard, and Keith (Sherie) Trafton. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, many friends, and his cats Vader, Roly and Boots. He was preceded in death by his mother Sally (Vollriede) Trafton, sister Debra Trafton, in-laws Kenneth Hagstrom and Judy Hagstrom-Zalac, their children Kristen, Kirk, and Carolyn Hagstrom. Also his friends, other family members, and favorite pets Zuzu and Sophie. A special thank you to the family, friends and coworkers that have been supportive to Laurie and their children during this difficult time. Memorial donations to any green charity of the donor’s choice, or the Michigan Humane Society. A celebration of Mike’s life and accomplishments will be held at a later date. The Nordman-Christian Funeral Home of Cheboygan assisted the family with arrangements. To send flowers to Michael’s family, please visit our floral section.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Michael Mike Trafton April 21 1957 November 2 2019 (age 62).
Death notice for the town of: Petoskey, state: Michigan