Harold Jerome Traviolia II
September 20, 2016 at 7:14 p.m.
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Born on Feb. 14, 1937, in Lafayette, Ind., the son of Harold and Maxine Brooke Traviolia, “Trav” grew up showing horses at local exhibitions. He graduated in 1954 from Lafayette Jeff High School, where he was a three-sport letterman, competing in football, basketball and track. He attended Wabash College, where he continued playing football and basketball. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history and psychology in 1958. He later obtained a master’s degree in social studies and physical education from Ball State University.
He met his wife, Francie Utterback, in Crawfordsville, and they were married at Wabash Chapel on Aug. 1, 1959.
His 40-year teaching and coaching career took the couple throughout the state of Indiana, including Bicknell High School, Muncie South High School, Lake Central High School and Wawasee High School.
Coach Trav led the 1973 Wawasee High School football team to a 9-1 regular season record and the school’s first appearance in the Indiana High School Athletic Association playoffs. In 1981, he transitioned from coaching into administration, becoming Wawasee’s athletics director. He held that position until his retirement in 1996.
He was recognized by the IHSAA with the Charles F. Maas Distinguished Service Award for his career-long commitment to scholastic and athletic excellence.
Seeking shelter from Midwest winters, Trav and Francie moved in 2001 to Royal Highlands Retirement Community, where they rediscovered their love for golf and making new friends.
Trav is survived by his wife of 57 years, Francie; son, Brad; daughter-in-law, Laura; grandchildren, Lauren and Ryan; brother, Pat; sister-in-law, Nancy; nephew, Patrick; and niece, Jennifer. He was preceded by his son Brett.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, followed by burial at Syracuse Cemetery.
Calling is from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
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Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Born on Feb. 14, 1937, in Lafayette, Ind., the son of Harold and Maxine Brooke Traviolia, “Trav” grew up showing horses at local exhibitions. He graduated in 1954 from Lafayette Jeff High School, where he was a three-sport letterman, competing in football, basketball and track. He attended Wabash College, where he continued playing football and basketball. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history and psychology in 1958. He later obtained a master’s degree in social studies and physical education from Ball State University.
He met his wife, Francie Utterback, in Crawfordsville, and they were married at Wabash Chapel on Aug. 1, 1959.
His 40-year teaching and coaching career took the couple throughout the state of Indiana, including Bicknell High School, Muncie South High School, Lake Central High School and Wawasee High School.
Coach Trav led the 1973 Wawasee High School football team to a 9-1 regular season record and the school’s first appearance in the Indiana High School Athletic Association playoffs. In 1981, he transitioned from coaching into administration, becoming Wawasee’s athletics director. He held that position until his retirement in 1996.
He was recognized by the IHSAA with the Charles F. Maas Distinguished Service Award for his career-long commitment to scholastic and athletic excellence.
Seeking shelter from Midwest winters, Trav and Francie moved in 2001 to Royal Highlands Retirement Community, where they rediscovered their love for golf and making new friends.
Trav is survived by his wife of 57 years, Francie; son, Brad; daughter-in-law, Laura; grandchildren, Lauren and Ryan; brother, Pat; sister-in-law, Nancy; nephew, Patrick; and niece, Jennifer. He was preceded by his son Brett.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, followed by burial at Syracuse Cemetery.
Calling is from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
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Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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