Arthur Henry Strass , September 04, 1926 — July 14, 2018

Arthur Henry Strass  (Barrington, Illinois, IL) September 04, 1926 July 14, 2018 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Arthur Henry Strass, 91, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Woodstock, passed away peacefully at JourneyCare Hospice in Woodstock on July 14, 2018. He was born on September 4, 1926 in Chicago to Henry and Barbara (nee Schneider) Strass. Mr. Strass was a veteran serving in the Navy on the Aircraft Carrier – USS Suwannee (CVE-27) in the Asiatic Pacific during WWII.

He received the Victory Medal, 2 Star Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon Star (President Truman). He was a master carpenter for over 65 years – his work was his hobby. He and his wife, Carolyn Sue, sang as members of the funeral mass choir at St. Mary’s and also associates with Sisters of the Living Word.

He loved to read, do Sudoku puzzles, Free Cell on the computer, and watch TV. The family would like to give special thanks to all caregivers, nurses, staff and volunteers, who made Art’s stay at Crystal Pines so wonderful. A very special thanks to the hospice team at JourneyCare who made Art’s last days very comfortable.

Art will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 18 years, Carolyn Sue; his children, Barbara (the late William) Quinn, Lawrence Strass, Nancy (Robert) Reilly, Judith (Jeffrey) Thomas; 10 cherished grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; many loving friends and extended family also survive. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean (nee Collins); his second wife, Nancy (nee Wells); his children, Susan (Greg) Aleridge and Thomas Strass; grandchildren, Jennifer, Tracy and Andrea Aleridge; and by his parents. Services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Art’s name can be made to St. Mary Church, Parish Steubenville Trip Fund, 312 Lincoln Ave. , Woodstock, IL 60098 or Sisters of the Living Word, Sister Fund, 800 N. Ferdandez Ave. B, Arlington Heights, IL 60004.

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death notice Arthur Henry Strass September 04, 1926 — July 14, 2018

obituary notice Arthur Henry Strass September 04, 1926 — July 14, 2018

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