More about Brian Traxler

This updates my Nov 26 post, Remembering Brian Traxler 1967-2004. The team issued this press release yesterday announcing the death of the popular Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks first baseman. Traxler died at the age of 37 on November 19 in San Antonio, TX following a short illness. Career minor leaguers don’t make much money and Brian’s family requested that memorial contributions go to his daughter’s college trust fund at:

Smith and Barney
Attn: Ted Wood—Ashley Traxler Trust
2300 Windy Ridge Parkway, Suite 550
Atlanta, GA 30339-8447
Telephone (770) 933-3000

The Herald-Zeitung newspaper of New Braunfels, TX and the Suburban Chicago News carried the following obituary on Nov 28:

Brian Traxler Sept.26, 1967-Nov. 19, 2004 Brian Traxler, Age 37, passed away Nov.19, 2004 in San Antonio, TX. Brian was born and raised in Waukegan, IL. Brian was a loving father, son, brother, and uncle. He was the "life of the party" and always made people laugh.

Brian was a career baseball player and coach for the Los Angeles Dodger Organization.

Brian was preceded in death by his father, Sandy Traxler. Brian is survived by his daughter Ashley, his mother Ruth, his sisters, Kelly Sheward (Wes) and Stacey, and nephews, Tristan and Jack.

A memorial will be held on Dec. 01, 2004 at 6:00 at Alamo Funeral Home in San Antonio, TX. A "Celebration of Life" reception will follow at the VFW Sam Houston. In lieu of flowers, a college trust fund in the name of Ashley Traxler can be made to: Smith and Barney, Attn: Ted Wood, 2300 Windy Ridge Pky. Suite 550 North, Atlanta, GA. 30339