Travis & Mason Kochel Support

Hi,

A large group of us wanted to start a support page for Kochel Family. Travis tragically lost his wife Renae this week out of nowhere and we're all in shock. It saddens us extremely to share this information, leaving Travis without his wife & his son Mason without his mom. He has asked us to keep any social media presence about this to private pages for now. Please share this with loved ones and anyone close to you that would be willing to help and especially with anyone who knows the Kochel Family.

While most of us may not know how to help in this painful time, what we do know is that most of the time, financial burdens follow. To help the Kochels take care of themselves during this time, our goal is to raise money to allow them some financial relief. Please show your love and support by donating whatever you can as we use this platform as one of the many ways to show them our love and support.

Thank you so much for your support, and prayers and for keeping them in your thoughts.

Obituary:

In loving memory of Renae Allison (Cauger) Kochel, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the age of 39. Renae’s final days were spent surrounded by family and friends as they shared fond memories of her life. Renae will be remembered for her beautiful singing voice, incredible work ethic, and love for travel, wine, and delicious food.

After graduating from Fayetteville Manlius High School in 2002, Renae attended Penn State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree and became a PSU football super fan. She then began an exciting and successful career in public relations in New York City, where she moved up the ranks primarily serving clients in the health and beauty industry.

Renae met her husband Travis, a fellow Nittany Lion, shortly after arriving in New York. The two were married on Penn State’s main campus in 2011 and, after spending a few years in Hoboken, New Jersey, made a cross-country move to Seattle, where Renae took on leadership roles in public relations and marketing at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery and, most recently, Sono Bello.

It was also in Washington that she and Travis welcomed the joy of their lives, Mason, into the world in 2015. As a family, they enjoyed spending time outdoors, having nerf battles in the living room, relaxing with their dog, Mochi, and cat, Chloe, and visiting their lake home in Chelan. Friends and family will miss her infectious laugh, Asian cooking, and eclectic taste in music.

In addition to her husband and son, Renae is survived by her mother, Susan Bodley, and stepfather, John Bodley; her father, A. Scott Cauger, and stepmother, Mina Bradley Cauger; her brother, Adam Cauger; and her sister, Olivia Bradley.