Lloyd Bennet Straker (1923-2012)
STRAKER, CHEW, MATTHEWS, SCHULTZ
Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 10/20/2012 at 10:23:12
From Stevens Memorial Chapel obituary, Ames, Story County, Iowa:
Lloyd Bennet Straker
October 9, 1923 - September 21, 2012Lloyd B. Straker, 88, of Ames, died Friday, September 21, 2012 at Riverside Manor in Ames. Lloyd was born to Iley and Ruth Chew Straker in Herrin, IL on October 9, 1923. He married Ruby Matthews in Carbondale, IL on June 20, 1947. Lloyd was a graduate of Southern Illinois University and prior to moving to Ames in 1967, resided in Springfield, IL. Lloyd was a retired manufacturing engineer and an Army veteran of World War II, serving in Europe with General Patton's Third Army 26th Infantry Brigade. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge.
Lloyd is survived by his wife, Ruby; two daughters, Shirley of Ames and Janet (Steve) Schultz of Grimes; and four grandchildren, Matthew, Gregory, Julie and Laura Schultz. He was preceded in death by his parents.
No public services were held. Private interment was held at the Ames Municipal Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left at www.StevensMemorialChapel.com. Stevens Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.
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