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Dr Kenneth L. Tracht, 84, a native Nevadan past away at home May 6, 2024.
He was born in Las Vegas and as a young boy his family moved to Boulder City where he graduated from Boulder City High School. His mother was Violet Oppedyk Tracht, born in Searchlight, NV and his father, Dewitt Tracht who was born in Ohio. His father was the owner of the Central Market in Boulder City. He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of NV, Reno and graduated with Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Northwestern University Dental School in 1965. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army and completed an internship where he treated service members returning from Vietnam. In 1968 he met and married the love of his life, Joan Berger. Dr Tracht and Joan returned to Nevada where he had a long dental career spanning almost 50 years. He treated generations of patients with the highest level of care and respected them as friends and family. He was active in the Southern Nevada Dental Society, the Las Vegas Kiwanis Club and also past president. He worked extensively with the Boy Scouts of America as an assistant Scout Master. He was as active member of Christ Lutheran Church and a past president of the Lutheran Council of Southern Nevada. Dr. Tracht and Joan traveled extensively with friends to destinations spanning six continents.
They enjoyed their vacations spending time near Leadville, Colorado and Stockbridge, Massachusetts. These places helped to develop his love for the outdoors and outdoor activities hiking, fly fishing, and backpacking. He was an avid skier and also enjoyed woodcutting, and gardening especially growing and sharing beautiful tomatoes. Dr. Tracht is survived by his wife, of over 55 years; three sons; four grandchildren and brother.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 111 N Torrey Pines Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89107 or the Las Vegas Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 400502, Las Vegas, NV 89140."God bless you and me while we are absent one from the other." Gen 31:48
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Jimmy Widner (1958)
chapter 1 - Oh how sad to hear about Kenny .. He was my friend and dentist .. He did a bridge in 1986 and said "Jimmy this should last 5 years" That was 38 years ago ..
Chapter 2 Our parents were good friends .. I remember going to the Tract cabin, with rhem, in Colorado for vacation .
chapter 3 - I worked for Central Market in the 60s doing their bookkeeping and had such a wonderful relationship with Dewitt and Violet . I NEVER returned to BC without visiting Violet.
Jimmy Widner class of 58
Cornelia Bates (Madsen) (1957)
Kenny was a classmate K - Senior who was always a friend to everyone at school. His mother was always a class mother with special treats for special occasions. Central Market was always our market with a wonderful meat selection. Since my dad was a cowboy, he really appreciated that department! Kenny came to our class reunions and especially showed how much he cared for his cousin, Dick Dielman!