Alan Milton Strautman, Sr.'s Obituary
Alan Milton Strautman, Sr., (formerly of Memphis, Tennessee) born August 17, 1918, passed away January 8, 2009 at Healthfield Hospice in Atlanta, Georgia. Alan served in the U.S. Army from July 18, 1944 until March 18, 1946. He served in combat as a rifleman in the Vosges Mountains near Nancy, France. He advanced with the “F” Company, 179th Infantry, 45th Thunderbird Division until his unit crossed the Sigfried Line. At that point he served in Munich, Germany in the 179th Division Headquarters until the European War ended. He completed his military assignment at Fort McPherson, Georgia. He then returned home and worked for Kimberly Clark in various Office Manager positions in Memphis for 32 years. He transferred to the home office in Neenah, Wisconsin and reported to the Executive Vice President at K.C. West for eight more years. He retired from Kimberly Clark on February 1, 1982. During his retirement, Alan was an active member of the Memphis Lions’ Club and treasurer for Ridgeway Baptist Church in Memphis. Alan is survived by his wife of 71 years, Frances R. Strautman of Senoia, Georgia; sons and their spouses Alan M. Strautman Jr. (Larri) of Hot Springs, Arkansas; Richard L. Strautman (Barbara) of Port Washington, New York; and daughter Barbara S. Smith (Bryan) of Senoia, Georgia. In addition he is survived by seven beloved grandchildren and their spouses Mark A. Strautman (Julie) of Ixonia, Wisconsin; David C. Strautman (Jennifer) of St. Paul, Minnesota; Doug B. Strautman (Amy) of Oxford, Alabama; Jason Strautman of Washington, D.C.; Alan R. Blose (Jillian) of Grantville, Georgia; Jeffrey M. Blose of Senoia, Georgia; and Amanda R. Blose of Kennesaw, Georgia. He is also survived by 10 great grandchildren.The family will receive visitors Saturday, January 10th from 5 to 7 at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119.Funeral services will Sunday, January 11th at 3 pm. Interment to follow at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, Ill 60601-7633, by calling 1-800-272-3900, or online at http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp.
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