Birth date: Apr 1, 1927 Death date: Oct 6, 2007
Mr. Ignatius Joseph “Joe” Strach, age 80, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2007 at McAuley nursing home. He was born April 1, 1927 in Muskegon to Ignatius and Agnes (Janasz) Strach and lived his entire life in the area. Joe was a Read Obituary
Debbie & family - We were so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. The loss of a family member is never easy. You have our deepest sympathy.##imported-begin##Bob & Sue (Martin) Kennert##imported-end##
Janet,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. I know you were very close to him and this will be a hugh loss. I pray that in time, those great memories of him and your many happy times together will warm your spirit and bring some comfort.
You and your family have been in my prayers.
Love,
Brenda##imported-begin##Brenda Schroeder##imported-end##
Joe you were a good friend to me.
Our prayers are with all of you.
Sorry for your loss.
With sympothy
Fred & Billie##imported-begin##Fred & Billie Bennett##imported-end##
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.JUST KNOW THAT OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL!
WITH LOVE JIM & JANE HENEVELD##imported-begin##JIM & JANE HENEVELD##imported-end##
Dear Aunt Jean, Debbie, Margie, Janet, and families, you have my deepest sympathy.
In life you learn from others and then pass on that knowledge. I was fortunate enough to observe Uncle Joe's passion and love for my Aunt Jean, his three beautiful daughters, baseball, golf, feeding the squirrels, and video photography. I truly enjoyed going into Uncle Joe's recreation room to watch his 35mm films of our family parties. After my son Kristopher was born, I purchased a VHS-C camcorder after remembering the lesson I learned from my Uncle Joe. I now have the precious memories of Kris growing up along with family gatherings. One day was very special. On July 4th, 1987, Deb and Bob had one of their annual parties. I clearly remember Uncle Joe doing a somersault into the pool with his clothes on to entertain the children. How they laughed!
A couple of years ago my neice Anna, was visiting us in Wisconsin. After spending the day at a local indoor water park with her sister Biz, Kris and their Aunt Joyce, Anna wanted to go back to the water park that evening. Since everyone was waterlogged, I took the opportunity to spend some quality one-on-one time with my neice. On the way back to the water park, Anna asked me if her dad was good at walking on his hands. Since she had very limited memories of her dad (my brother Ed that passed away when she was very young), it was now time to ask her, "Do you want to see him walk on his hands?" She replied, yes. When we returned from the water park, we went into the den where I was able to show her a computer file, Kris had converted from my old video tape. It was from the July 4th family gathering at Debbie and Bob's. Eddie, Bobby and myself, had a handwalking race in the backyard. Eddie was in his prime wrestling shape before his disease took its toll. Sharing this with Anna was priceless ... thanks to Uncle Joe!!!
Now for passing on the knowledge. When Kris went to Germany during high school, we purchased our first digital camera. He took over 1,600 pictures and was hooked! We later bought him his own digital camera with video capabilities. His Radio Controlled Air Plane skills have progressed to the point that he has been able to remotely control his camera on his hand made airplanes. His latest adventure involves putting a 10 meg digital camera on a plane to get fantastic pictures high over Madison, Wisconsin. Now he's taking high-definition videos flying through golf courses ... Uncle Joe would of loved it!!!##imported-begin##Dave Strach##imported-end##
You have my deepest sympathy. The pain that comes from loosing someone you love is in part to the fond memories you have in your mind and your heart. Joe was a tough guy on the outside but soft on the inside. I knew that from personal experience. I hope all of you find strength in your faith and in each other to help you through this most difficult time. God bless all of you.##imported-begin##David Young##imported-end##
Dear Janet and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. He was a good and special man. He had to be -- hauling the two of as young girls to Plumb's nearly every Friday night (often wearing our matching navy, yellow and white stiped bell bottom pants!). My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Penny##imported-begin##Penny DeVries Hughes##imported-end##
Dear Deb, Janet, and Margie,
Sorry to hear about your dad. Your dad was so kind and generous to all of us neighborhood kids. Lots of fond memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deb(Klimek)Baird##imported-begin##Debra (Klimek) Baird##imported-end##
Sorry to hear about Uncle Joe's passing. May God bless the family in these sad times.
Stan, Diana, Courtney and Brittany Strach##imported-begin##Stanley Strach Jr.##imported-end##
Debbie - I was saddened to read of your dad's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.##imported-begin##Lynn Knowles##imported-end##
