By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Wednesday, July 21, 2021
    5:00 to 8:00 pm, and
    Thursday, July 22, 2021
    from 8:00 to 10:00 am
    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

  • Service

    Thursday, July 22, 2021
    10:00 am
    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    David M. Trame, 36, of Glen Carbon, IL, died Monday, July 19, 2021, at his home.

    He was born February 1, 1985 to Michael and Dolores (nee Holtmann) Trame, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Breese, IL.

    David always lit up a room with his magnetic personality and positive attitude. Always friendly and unselfish, he never knew a stranger. He was devoted to his family and was a great uncle to his nieces and nephews. David enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals, was an electronics whiz, and was great at trivia. He also liked to play cards, especially Euchre.

    He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edwin Trame, Joseph Holtmann, and Agnes (nee Varel) Holtmann.

    David is survived by his parents, Michael and Dolores Trame, Highland, IL; grandmother, Loretta Trame, Breese, IL; siblings, Shelly Trame, San Diego, CA, Jeff Trame, Columbia, IL, Jennifer (David) Allen, St. Louis, MO, Stephanie (Tudor) Thomas, Bend, OR, and Christy (Jason) Weiss, Highland, IL; nieces and nephews, Gavin and Gwendolyn Trame, Michal and Grant Allen, Piper and Sloan Thomas, Ellie, Liam, and Chloe Weiss.

    Memorials may be made to New Baden Group Home, (payable, c/o Mary Gustin)

    Visitation: Wednesday, July 21, 2021, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, and Thursday, July 22, 2021, from 8:00 to 10:00 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

    Funeral Service: Thursday, July 22, 2021, 10:00 am, Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Clergy: Fr. Pat Jakel, Pastor, St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL

    Interment: St. Joseph Cemetery

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

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17 Condolences
 
  1. Dawn Stillwagon / July 20, 2021 at 5:56 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. May god grant your family peace.

  2. Glenda Michael / July 20, 2021 at 7:41 pm

    I just want to say that David was always one of my favorite friends of Bryant’s. He was always polite and happy. Heck, We were almost related because my daughter was sure that one day she would be mrs Trame. He just fit in with our family so well. Mike and Delores my heart breaks for the both of you. I know how much you loved your kids and other kids as well. You two were always the first to grab my baby Brigette and hold her during games. You are wonderful parents and really great people. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to know you thru David’s friendship with Bryant. He will be missed by many many friends, family members snd by me.

  3. Mary Gustin / July 20, 2021 at 8:55 pm

    To the Trame family, my heart breaks for you all. May Gods give you strength. I remember David from O’Charlies, trying to have patience with us while we couldn’t decide what to eat. His smile and grin, such a beautiful soul. RIP

  4. Gerene Kampwerth Gramlich / July 20, 2021 at 9:32 pm

    Mike & Dolores,
    So so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  5. Anna Johnson / July 21, 2021 at 12:02 am

    I have never met David but I heard a lot about him from Shelly. I know he was deeply loved and was there for Shelly when she needed him. I just wish I met him. Please accept my condolences.
    With love,
    Anna Johnson

  6. Caroline Zurliene / July 21, 2021 at 10:55 am

    Dear Mike and Dolores,
    I can’t begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. David was such an awesome person and I am so grateful that I got to know him through my daughters. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My deepest sympathies to you all.

  7. Dave Sperling / July 21, 2021 at 12:37 pm

    My family sends its deepest condolences for your loss. I lost my son a year ago and it feels like you wont make it through some days but you will. Hold on to the memories.

  8. Beth Wegrzyn / July 21, 2021 at 1:35 pm

    To the Trame family: I am so very sorry for your loss! I remember all the swim meets and fun we had watching our kids compete. This is so sad and hard to grasp. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

  9. Don and Karen Trame / July 21, 2021 at 5:48 pm

    Sympathy for your loss. David will be in our prayers. May God bless your entire family.

  10. Sharon Potthast / July 21, 2021 at 6:26 pm

    Mike and Dolores you have our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of David, please accept our deepest condolences. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

  11. Carla walker / July 21, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    So very sorry for your loss.

  12. Dennis and Betsy Kampwerth / July 22, 2021 at 12:55 pm

    Our deepest sympathy. Your family will be on our prayers.

  13. Stephen Morris / July 22, 2021 at 1:51 pm

    Mike and Dolores, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your son David. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

  14. Celia Schleper / July 23, 2021 at 8:26 am

    So sorry for your loss. David was a classmate of mine. He was an amazing person and will be missed.

  15. Joyce Niemann / July 24, 2021 at 1:05 pm

    I am so sorry to hear this news. Mike Dolores and family you are all in my prayers.

  16. Deb Hustedde-wuebbels / July 30, 2021 at 3:54 pm

    Dolores and Mike
    Please accept my deepest sympathies. Loosing a child must shatter your entire world. I can’t imagine the depth of your grief. I talked to Sue Thoele and we would love to get together for lunch sometime when you feel up to it. Sometimes old friends can give you comfort. Please call me when and if you would like to get together. My telephone number is 618-605-9554. I am praying for you healing.

  17. Ed Cherry / August 16, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    Shelly, the two years I’ve known you, you’ve always talked with compassion, understanding, and hope about your brother David. Not only did you talk about it, your actions demonstrated those three characteristics. When David struggled, you struggled and you did your best to stabilize him so he could have a worthwhile life. You must, even though you are sadden by his death, you must feel no regrets that you didn’t do enough. When David left this world, he must’ve had a lot of gratitude and peace towards. May he rest in peace and peace come to his family.

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