Richard Allen Strauss

RICHFORD - Richard A. Strauss, age 68, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at his home in Richford.

He was born February 28, 1946 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Wolfgang & Audrey (Schultz) Strauss.

Richard attended West Allis High School in Wisconsin and after graduation he served in the U.S. ARMY. He served our country for 8 years as a medic, attaining the rank of SP5, and was stationed in Alaska during the Vietnam War. After his military career he attended Milwaukee Area Technical College and worked as a registered nurse and CPR instructor for the American Red Cross.

He was a past member of DeMolay, an Eagle Scout and Boy Scout Instructor for several years, a Deacon at the Lutheran Memorial Church in West Allis, WI; where he loved participating in the annual Easter play. He loved history; particularly the Civil War and World War II. Richard also enjoyed playing the piano and organ.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Boudreau) Barney Strauss of Richford; his son, Peter Strauss of Milwaukee, WI; step-children, Joseph & Penny (Sartwell) Barney of East Highgate, Jeffrey Barney & Andrea Yandow of Fairfield, Jason Barney & Christine Eldred of Isle Lamotte, Joshua & Lori (Jordan) Barney of St. Albans and Jessica Barney of Racine, WI; 7 grandchildren and 1 on the way; 1 great grandchild on the way, 2 brothers, Michael & Sharlene (Hone) Strauss and Robert Strauss all of Milwaukee, WI; 2 sisters, Carole & Stephen Seilhymer of Woodbury, MN and Kathy Stepanski of Pelha, AL and several nieces & nephews. Richard was predeceased by his parents.

A memorial service will be held Monday, June 9, 2014 at 6:00 PM at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls with Pastor Jason McConnell officiating. Military honors will follow at the funeral home and interment will be held in the Calvary Cemetery in Northfield at the familys convenience. There will be no visiting hours.