George M. Trautman Death | Passed Away | Obituary
George Trautman Death – Dead: A great loss was made known to InsideEko. As friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished George Trautman.
Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual is passing through pains, mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.
This departure was confirmed through social media posts made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.
Awesome man. He always took the time to get to know the students that passed through AOF as well as getting to know their parents. I was only there for PG year but he made a great impression on me when I first arrived, especially when he spent time introducing himself and talking to my Mom when she visited. Rest well.
Brothers, Man Down….
George was my friend.
He had an uncanny ability to see potential in you that neither you nor anyone else could see… even a 14 year old 5’2 98lb know-it-all insecure punk from Fort Worth, Texas. He taught me how to love a cause bigger than myself. I learned to love Avon Old Farms School in large part because of Mr Trautman.
Years later – he evolved from instructor and headmaster to encourager and friend. I will miss him.
Blessings And love to the Trautman family and the AOF village.
“Strike the drumhead a little harder – Fly the banner A little higher”
Aspirando et Perseverando
June 30, 2020
Dear Avon Community,
It is with great sadness that I announce the loss of our former headmaster and friend, George M. Trautman. George arrived at Avon in 1969 and served as headmaster for 29 years. Following retirement, he continued to be an advocate for Avon, working tirelessly with friends and donors to the school as well as serving as an emeritus member of our board. At every turn, he insisted on making us better.
George hired me in the fall of 1993. As a young faculty member I, like so many others, was shaped by his culture of resilience and loyalty. His ability to see through seemingly insurmountable obstacles was contagious and this “can do, will do” spirit rubbed off on everyone around him. His loyalty to Avon, and its students and faculty, was unwavering.
After taking the reins from Don Pierpont, who reopened the school in 1948, George continued to build the foundation upon which Avon Old Farms stands today. He valued structure and integrity. He was a polite gentleman and expected everyone, students and faculty, to follow suit. George held firm in tradition without apology, and we still find strength in that example. But most important to George were relationships and his genuine connections with each of us. Anyone who has been involved with Avon knows that the relationships forged on campus continue for a lifetime.
George will be missed, but his legacy will be forever cherished by the Avon Old Farms community.
Aspirando et perseverando,
Jim Detora P’12
Head of School
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