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STRAUSER, Carmen Lorraine (Ryan) 1921-2017

STRAUSER, RYAN, ANDERSON

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 3/12/2018 at 12:36:00

April 11, 1921 - August 14, 2017

Obituary for Carmen L. Strauser

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA – Carmen Lorraine Strauser, 96, of Cedar Falls, died Monday, August 14, 2017, at her home.

She was born April 11, 1921 in Le Roy, Minnesota, the daughter of Verne and Ellen (Anderson) Ryan. On September 28, 1941, Carmen was united in marriage to Clyde Strauser in Waterloo, Iowa. Clyde preceded her in death on December 17, 1972.

Carmen graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1938 and was employed as a secretary at the University of Northern Iowa, retiring in 1991. She was an Elder at First Presbyterian Church in Cedar Falls; a member of the Cedar Falls Woman’s Club, and was past President of Chapter KL PEO and Questers Club.

She is survived by a daughter, Jeanne (Robert) Handberg of Stillwater, MN; two sons, Greg (Debbie) Strauser of Delhi, IA, and John (Nancy) Strauser of Cedar Falls; a daughter-in-law, Joanne Strauser of Cedar Falls; eight grandchildren: Tracie (Mike McCarthy) Handberg, Rob (Jenny) Handberg, Chad (Becky) Strauser, Krista (Shawn) Monroe, Ryan (Amy) Strauser, Stephanie Strauser, Michael (Melody) Strauser, and Adam (Scena Majest) Strauser; 19 great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Paul Strauser of Shell Rock; and a sister-in-law, Mary Jane Ryan of Denver, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Ron Strauser; a stepson, Billy Strauser; and two brothers, Bob and David Ryan.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 17, at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery, both in Cedar Falls. Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, at Richardson Funeral Service, and also for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice (P.O. Box 2880, Waterloo, IA, 50704-2880) or First Presbyterian Church (902 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613).

Source: Richardson funeral home website


 

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