Michael W. Trader

Michael W. Trader, of Estero, FL, died 1 Dec 12, at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs. He was 71. Formerly of Grosse Pointe, MI, he had been an Estero resident for the past 11 years. Michael was born July 8, 1941 in Detroit, MI, the son of the late William and Jean (Kurtz) Trader. Mike attended high school at St. John's Northwestern Military Academy and was a graduate of Ripon College in Ripon, WI. Mr. Trader was a Captain in the U.S. Army, serving two tours of duty as a Medevac pilot in Vietnam. Michael retired as a management consultant for the Thomas Group where he managed the account for the United States Navy. He was an avid golfer who also enjoyed playing tennis, hockey, squash, riding his motorcycle and skiing.