Larry Darrell Strangstalien
April 11, 1936 - August 21, 2015
Obituary
MADISON-Larry D. Strangstalien, age 79, in Madison, passed away at his home on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born in Coon Valley, Wis., on April 11, 1936, the son of Julian and Gladys Strangstalien. He married Donna Miller on Sept. 29, 1956, at St. John Catholic Church in Waunakee. Larry was employed for 32 years at Certco, retiring in 1998. He enjoyed golfing and hunting with his family and friends at the family cabin in Briggsville. Larry also enjoyed the fly-in fishing trips to Canada with family and friends. Larry is survived by his wife, Donna; four children, Kristi (Pat) Leahan, Greg (Amy) Strangstalien, Lori (John) Brabender and Jon (Kristin) Strangstalien; nine grandchildren, Shawna Ajdini, Dustin Leahan, Lindsay (Logan) Strander, Alyssa Strangstalien, Danielle (fiance' Mike Herlihy) Brabender, Jerrid (Barbara) Brabender, and Tyler, Trevor and Cameron Strangstalien; four great-grandchildren, Ariana, Adrian, Emma and Hunter; two sisters, Avonelle Kissack and Shirley Nelson; sisters-in-law, Kathleen (Dale Schmidt) Bauhs and Ileen (Dave) Williamson; and brother-in-law, Lloyd (Eva) Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harlan; sister, Jean; grandson, Nicholas Leahan; and mother and father-in-law, Herman and Armella Miller. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. Visiation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Monday Aug. 24, 2015, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Home Health United – Hospice or St. Dennis Catholic Church. A special thanks to Dr. Musa and to hospice nurses, especially Dawn and Lisa, for their care and compassion. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Mon Aug 24, 2015 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Tue Aug 25, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Tue Aug 25, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Pat Mayhood Gordon
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Dear Donna and Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. I remember Larry as a nice young man. You had one of the best from Waunakee High School.
As always,
Patty Taylor Mayhood Gordon
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Linda Stepanovich
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Donna and Family, It has been so many years since I have seen you all. I am so sorry to hear about my Cousin Larry. He was the most kind man, and that is always how I will remember him. How he loved his family and brought a gentleness with him. I wish I could join you today in the celebration of his life, please know our thoughts and prayers are with him. The Richard Kielley Family.
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George and Tama DePrey Frazier
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Richard and Gladys DePrey wish to extend along with Chris Handel their deepest condolences to the Strangstelein family reagarding the loss of Larry. My father used to work with his neighbor Gordon Bauhs selling Jewel Tea products. How rich a life Larry must have had. We loved St. Dennis Catholic Church, too.
RG
Rita Goddard
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Donna & family,
So sorry to read that you have lost Larry. Cherish all your good memories. Donna, I worked with you many years ago at WPS. I was Rita Greenheck back then. You were always so nice to work with. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.