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Richard Strass Obituary
Strass, Rev. Richard G. age 70, Ordained into the Preisthood on June 29, 1960. Redemptorist Missionary in Thailand, formerly of Lombard. Devoted to children suffering from Aids in the Village of Phaisrithong, Nongkhai, Thailand. Cherished son of the late Edward P. and late Agnes G. (nee Voegtle), beloved brother of Edward G. (the late Joan), Mary Agnes (the late Carl B.) Burns, Delores A. (the late Bill) Pool, Celeste M. (the late Robert P.) Brenner, John T. (Tamra) and Rose C. (Bill) Pollack, uncle and great-uncle of many. Reception of the body Tuesday, 11 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 114 S. Elizabeth St. (at Maple), Lombard, IL. Lying-in-state until 12 noon for the Mass of the Resurrection. Please omit flowers. Donations to Redemptorist Missions c/o Fr. Pat O'Brian C.Ss.R., Sarnelli House, P.O Box 6, Glenview, IL, 60025, appreciated. Arrangements by: Brust Funeral Home, Lombard. Info toll free: 888-629-0094To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kimberly Bailey
August 12, 2004
We all loved Father Strass tremendously here in Alaska. I grew up with him as our priest in Soldotna, and I'll never forget his kindness, wonderful sermons, down-to-earth personality, and his devotion to the poor and needy. My favorite memories are of him performing Mass in the little log church in Cooper Landing. We were truly blessed to have him as our priest.
He will forever remain in our thoughts and memories.
Dorothy Buti
August 8, 2004
Strass Family,
On behalf of my brother Frank and sister-in-law Dorothy, we express our deepest sympathy on the loss of Father Richard. Just knowing him for a short time as my room-mate at the Lexington Healthcare Center, he had to be a great person and will be missed by many. He will be remembered in our prayers. May he now rest in peace.
Alfred Buti
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