Frederick ''Bunky'' Traut Jr.

Frederick G. Traut Jr, a retired BGE Engineer and Ball Room Dance instructor for Harford County Parks and Recreation, died peacefully in his home September 20, 2015. The Bel Air resident was born to the late Leola and Frederick G. Traut Sr., of Baltimore. He was a graduate of Poly Technic Institute, where he often returned to substitute teach Calculus. He was recruited to baseball, pitched for the Orioles as well as the A's and was inducted into the Maryland Old Timers Hall of Fame. He served in the Army Special Forces and played basketball while serving his country. Fred later attended Johns Hopkins University and received a degree in Science and Engineering. He married Florence Corbett Hicks in 1975 and lived in Bel Air. He was loving father to Janet Brock, Fred Traut III, the late Gary Traut, and Brian Traut. He was loving step father to Sandra Regula and Charles Hicks Jr. He was a father in law to William (Randy) Brock, Pamela Hicks and Michele Traut. He was a loving grandfather to 11 grandchildren, Justin Brock, the late Nic Traut, Anthony Stamerro, Charlie Hicks, Alyssa Hicks, Kris Traut, Jessica (Traut) Berry, Sarah Traut, Alexandra Regula, Emily Traut and Christina Regula. He was loving great grandfather to 8 children.

Those who desire may make a donation to St. Michael Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 9534 Bel Air Road, Baltimore, MD 21236.