- December 4, 2025
Charles J. (Charlie) Trautwein, born on December 22, 1938, passed away October 19, 2025
peacefully with his loving wife of 39 years, Sandra (Selleck) Trautwein by his side at his home in the Grand Haven community in Palm Coast, Florida. Charlie was employed as a High School Social Studies Teacher at the West Islip High School in West Islip, NY for 35 years. In addition to his wife Sandy, Charlie is survived by his daughter Christine (Nick) Todaro of St. Peters, Missouri; his son John Trautwein of Middle Island NY. and brother Richard (Jan). Venice, FL. A Memorial Service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, April 26, 2025 at St. Mark by the Sea Lutheran Church, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to SMBS Lutheran Church 303 Palm Coast Pkwy NE Palm Coast, Fl 32137 or WIRTA Scholarship PO Box 338 Babylon, N.Y. 11702-0338 (West Islip Retired Teachers Assoc) or a charity of your choice. Heritage Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of his arrangements.
