John J Strach Sr, November 19, 1924 — March 27, 2019

John J Strach Sr (Grand Haven, Michigan, MI) November 19, 1924 March 27, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: November 19, 1924

Death date: March 27, 2019

Death place: Grand Haven, Michigan(MI), USA

Funeral Home: Vanzantwick Bartels & Kammeraad Funeral Homes Inc

John J. Strach, Sr., age 94, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 27, 2019, in Muskegon. He was born November 19, 1924 to Ignatius and Agnes (Jarasz) Strach in Muskegon, and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from St. Joseph High School, then enlisted in the Army Air Corp and served in the European Theater during WWII.

John worked as a salesman/truck driver at Peter Eckrich and Sons for 42 years before retiring. He had a lifelong passion for sports and competed in fastpitch softball for the Polish Falcons and Lappo Lumber. He enjoyed watching the Tigers, Lions, MSU, U of M, ND and Catholic Central.

John was a founding and active member of the St. Michael’s Athletic Club. On November 13, 1947 John married Irene Tutak, and she preceded him in death in 1999. John and Irene raised 5 sons.

He is survived by 4 of his sons: John Jr. (Kathy Oliver) Strach, James Strach, David (Joyce) Strach, Robert (Jenifer) Strach; grandchildren: Kristopher (Jen), Mike, Anna, Nickolas, Noah and Nathen Strach, Sarah (Ryan) Keyes, Liz (Matt) Stolz,Ian Rose; and great-grandson Holden; sister-in-law, Dorothy Strach; brother-in-law, Mel Arnson; daughter-in-law, Lauren (Michel) Rose. In addition to his wife Irene, John was also preceded in death by his son, Dr. Edward Strach; his parents; and brothers Stanley, Edward, Walter, Joseph, Michael and Frank Strach. Cremation has taken place.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, April 6, at 11:00 AM at The Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, with the Rev. Fr. Charles D. Hall presiding.

Visitation with the family will be Friday, April 5, from 6-8 PM, at The Walburn Chapel, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. , (231) 759-8565, and one hour prior to the mass on Saturday. A private burial will take place at St. Marys Cemetery.

There will be a luncheon following the mass at St. Michael’s fellowship area. You may visit the family’s online guestbook at www. sytsemafh.com.

Contributions in memory of Mr. Strach may be made to the Harbor Hospice Foundation or the Muskegon Catholic Central Athletic Fund. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. John J. Strach Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.

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death notice John J Strach Sr November 19, 1924 — March 27, 2019

obituary notice John J Strach Sr November 19, 1924 — March 27, 2019

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