Carl Trager

Carl Trager, 85, of Staples, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025. 

Mass of Christian Burial was held November 10, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. 

A private family burial will be held at the Motley Public Cemetery. 

Carl was born in Hazen, North Dakota on October 24, 1940. He moved to Minnesota in 1952. He graduated from Motley High School in 1958 and soon after married Janice Daniels on November 19, 1960, in Litchfield. They had three beautiful girls, Donna, Julie and Susan. 

He worked in printing ink and chemical business in the Twin Cities for 40 years. Carl was a member of England Prairie Pioneer Club, Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and St. Bridget’s Church in Minneapolis for 35 years. 

He enjoyed fishing, baseball, camping and traveling and saw much of the United States.

Carl will be deeply missed by his wife of 65 years, Janice; two daughters, Julie and Susan; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and three sons-in-law.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Donna; one brother and sisters-in-law. 

Carl’s wife would like to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff at Lakewood Health System, Staples, Mille Lacs Health Systems and Harmony House in Motley. 

In lieu of flowers, Carl’s family requests donations in his memory to the Sacred Heart Catholic School. 

Arrangements were by the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.

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