Stephen Strauch
Rowes Run
Stephen “Danny” Strauch, 71, of Rowes Run, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his son’s home.
Danny grew up, and lived his entire life, in the Patch of Rowes Run. As a boy, he would travel across the United States with his parents, whom he adored. He loved sharing stories of those days.
Danny had a passion for hunting and fishing. He also loved being out on the water in his boat.
Danny was a welder for many years, until he and his beloved wife, Karen, decide to open up their home and made it into a domiciliary care home. Where they, together, took care of many people for over 20 years.
Danny was a kind man and would drop anything he was doing if his friends and family needed him.
Danny is preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Mary Barrick Strauch; and his beloved wife of 26 years, Karen Joy Strauch.
He is survived by his two sons, William (Michelle) Johnson and Lee (Mindi) Johnson; grandchildren: Carly (Brandon) Filitsky, William (Amber) Johnson, Jessica (Cody) Hall and Ava Johnson; great-granddaughters, Korra and Scarlett Johnson; sister, Linda Plevel; niece, Jennifer Sumey; great-nephews: Tanner, Jayden and Xavier; great-niece, Natalia; and his two special friends, Delores Brewer and Alexa Horvath.
Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park Street, Brownsville, from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and from 11 a.m. until 12 noon, the hour of service, Thursday, with the Reverend Brian Swan officiating. Interment in Lafayette Memorial Park.
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