Wednesday, June 30, 2010
9:08 AM
8th CD candidates react to Trager suicide
8th CD candidates are paying tribute to Marc Trager amid reports that their former rival has committed suicide.
Trager dropped out of the race for the Republican nomination earlier this month, citing health concerns, and endorsed state Rep. Roger Roth in the race.
Citing sources, WLUK-TV in Green Bay reported Tuesday that Trager apparently killed himself at his Howard home.
“Dr. Trager had a profound impact on many lives as a physician, a community leader and a devoted father and husband," Roth said in a statement. "His passing is a tragedy, and I will be forever grateful for the time I was able to spend with him over the past year. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
8th CD candidate Reid Ribble said in a statement that, "Today is an incredibly sad day. Marc Trager was a devoted husband, father and respected member of our community. I have a profound respect for him and his family. DeaNa and I express our sincere condolences to Mary and the children, and their family is in our thoughts and prayers."
Dem U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen said he is "shocked and saddened by today’s news. The entire Kagen family extends their love and condolences to the Trager family in their time of need.”
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