Ernest C. Strauss
May 8, 1917 ~ May 15, 2012
Ernest C. Strauss, 95, of Creston, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at the Creston Nursing and Rehab Center, Creston. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, by Rev. John Gossman. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. on Friday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Marion, with a vigil service at 6 p.m. Burial: Campbell Cemetery, rural Cedar Rapids, with military honors by American Legion Post #727. Survivors include sons, Paul (Barb) Strauss of Cedar Rapids; Randy (Kay) Strauss of Marion; Perry (Brenda) Strauss of Creston; daughter-in-law, Chrys Strauss of Cedar Rapids; five grandchildren, Cari (Roy John) Becker, Bryan (Michele) Strauss, Corey (Jen) Strauss, Matthew (fianc��, Becca) Strauss, and Stacey (Dustin) Stark; and nine great grandchildren. Ernest Charles Strauss was born May 8, 1917, in Falls City, NE, the son of Charles Albert Strauss and Hulda Rebecca Siebenniecher. Soon after December 7, 1941, Ernest joined the United States Navy and served four years. He later graduated from the Peru Teacher's College in 1945. On June 8, 1947, Ernest was united in marriage to Marian Lou Deck in Peru, Nebraska. Ernest taught Industrial Arts in Audubon, Grinnell, Olin and Marion, until retiring in 1982 at which time they moved to Prescott Valley, Arizona. On December 4, 1985, his wife, Marian, passed away. On October 27, 1986, he was united in marriage to Doris Sullivan in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Doris passed away on May 13, 1998. In 2004, he moved to Creston. He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Marian; second wife, Doris; and oldest son, Richard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Care Initiatives Hospice, P.O. Box 79, Greenfield, Iowa 50849.
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Your dad was my shop teacher in Olin High School in the 70,s A good teacher learned alot from him Steve Robinson Olin Class of 1975
Your dad was my Industrial Arts techer Marion High School class of 1978. He was kind and patient. He helped me learn how to change my own motor oil in my car & with that feat I amazed my neighbors that a girl could do that herself. He was a perfect teacher for a pratical person like myself and I’ve always remembered him.
Perry and Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Ernie was a nice neighbor. Thinking of you all.
Terry and Shelby Freeman
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
“Colonel” as we called him was my shop teacher at Olin.
He was a very good teacher and we learned alot in his class.
Clarence Kofron Class of “73”
Our sympathies to your family. We are in Washington DC visiting Jenny or we would be with you. Take care. Ernie was a great guy. Dan called to let us know and he has some fond memories of time spent with Ernie when he was little.
So many memories with Marian, Ernie, Paul and Bev. Always felt a little like a daughter to your folks. I know those “Three Amigos” are together once again celebrating their legacies. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all….
I have many memories of Ernie and family, Paul Phillips and family, and of course, my dear father and mother, Arnold & Myrna Kuester. The three guys were always together doing something and my memories both in Olin and in Prescott Valley will be held in my mind and heart. Ernie was a dear, sweet man, a great friend, and a wonderful teacher. He will be missed, but I’m glad to know that the three guys are all together once again. My love goes out to the family and God bless.