SGT US ARMY, KOREA
John J. "Big John" Strauser 80, of Memphis, died Friday, November 27, 2009. After graduating from Humes High School, he joined the United States Army Infantry Division and fought in the Korean War. After an honorable discharge he married his only wife, Rebecca. They were married 57 years. One of his greatest attributes was to assure that all were provided for in whatever they needed in life. Mr. Strauser worked at Freuhauf Trailer Corporation for 37 years. He loved hunting, fishing and being out doors as much as possible. His encouragement and optimism for other's remained and was based on a continuum. His sense of humor persevered throughout his long illness. He always had a kind word. To those that remained loyal, loving and devoted, the memories you provided him through the years were never forgotten. He leaves his wife, Rebecca of Memphis, a son, Mike Strauser of Millington, TN; one daughter, Melissa Strauser-Mincieli, of Memphis; one brother, James Strauser, of Texas; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many wonderful friends. The visitation will be Tuesday, December 2, 2009 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 3 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will follow at West TN Veterans Cemetery. The family requests that any memorials be made to St. Stevens Methodist Church, 3941 Macon Rd. Memphis TN 38122, or to the National Kidney Foundation of West TN. Memorial Park Funeral Home (Published in The Commercial Appeal on December 1, 2009)
John J. "Big John" Strauser 80, of Memphis, died Friday, November 27, 2009. After graduating from Humes High School, he joined the United States Army Infantry Division and fought in the Korean War. After an honorable discharge he married his only wife, Rebecca. They were married 57 years. One of his greatest attributes was to assure that all were provided for in whatever they needed in life. Mr. Strauser worked at Freuhauf Trailer Corporation for 37 years. He loved hunting, fishing and being out doors as much as possible. His encouragement and optimism for other's remained and was based on a continuum. His sense of humor persevered throughout his long illness. He always had a kind word. To those that remained loyal, loving and devoted, the memories you provided him through the years were never forgotten. He leaves his wife, Rebecca of Memphis, a son, Mike Strauser of Millington, TN; one daughter, Melissa Strauser-Mincieli, of Memphis; one brother, James Strauser, of Texas; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many wonderful friends. The visitation will be Tuesday, December 2, 2009 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 3 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will follow at West TN Veterans Cemetery. The family requests that any memorials be made to St. Stevens Methodist Church, 3941 Macon Rd. Memphis TN 38122, or to the National Kidney Foundation of West TN. Memorial Park Funeral Home (Published in The Commercial Appeal on December 1, 2009)
SGT US ARMY, KOREA
John J. "Big John" Strauser 80, of Memphis, died Friday, November 27, 2009. After graduating from Humes High School, he joined the United States Army Infantry Division and fought in the Korean War. After an honorable discharge he married his only wife, Rebecca. They were married 57 years. One of his greatest attributes was to assure that all were provided for in whatever they needed in life. Mr. Strauser worked at Freuhauf Trailer Corporation for 37 years. He loved hunting, fishing and being out doors as much as possible. His encouragement and optimism for other's remained and was based on a continuum. His sense of humor persevered throughout his long illness. He always had a kind word. To those that remained loyal, loving and devoted, the memories you provided him through the years were never forgotten. He leaves his wife, Rebecca of Memphis, a son, Mike Strauser of Millington, TN; one daughter, Melissa Strauser-Mincieli, of Memphis; one brother, James Strauser, of Texas; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many wonderful friends. The visitation will be Tuesday, December 2, 2009 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 3 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will follow at West TN Veterans Cemetery. The family requests that any memorials be made to St. Stevens Methodist Church, 3941 Macon Rd. Memphis TN 38122, or to the National Kidney Foundation of West TN. Memorial Park Funeral Home (Published in The Commercial Appeal on December 1, 2009)
John J. "Big John" Strauser 80, of Memphis, died Friday, November 27, 2009. After graduating from Humes High School, he joined the United States Army Infantry Division and fought in the Korean War. After an honorable discharge he married his only wife, Rebecca. They were married 57 years. One of his greatest attributes was to assure that all were provided for in whatever they needed in life. Mr. Strauser worked at Freuhauf Trailer Corporation for 37 years. He loved hunting, fishing and being out doors as much as possible. His encouragement and optimism for other's remained and was based on a continuum. His sense of humor persevered throughout his long illness. He always had a kind word. To those that remained loyal, loving and devoted, the memories you provided him through the years were never forgotten. He leaves his wife, Rebecca of Memphis, a son, Mike Strauser of Millington, TN; one daughter, Melissa Strauser-Mincieli, of Memphis; one brother, James Strauser, of Texas; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many wonderful friends. The visitation will be Tuesday, December 2, 2009 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 3 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will follow at West TN Veterans Cemetery. The family requests that any memorials be made to St. Stevens Methodist Church, 3941 Macon Rd. Memphis TN 38122, or to the National Kidney Foundation of West TN. Memorial Park Funeral Home (Published in The Commercial Appeal on December 1, 2009)
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