Trauscht, Lester Arthur a native of Phoenix, Arizona passed away December 7, 2009 at the age of 89. He attended Roosevelt School and Phoenix Union High School. He served in the Army in World War 2. Lester was a citrus rancher and the founder of United Truck and Equipment. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Bernice and his grandson, Todd. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; two sons, Larry (Sheila), and Mark; two brothers, Gene (Margaret), and Burton; one sister, Joan (Bill); grandchildren: Elizabeth (Matt), Ryan, Lauren, Analyce, Trevor; and granddaughter in-law Lisa; great-grandchildren: Preston, Nathan, Amelia, Evan and Garner. Lester will be greatly missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arizona Humane Society or Hospice of the Valley. Visitation will be from 6-8 P.M. Thursday, December 10, 2009 at A. L. Moore Grimshaw 710 W. Bethany Home Rd. Interment private. Published in The Arizona Republic on December 9, 2009