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1937
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2020
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Charles STRAUSBURG Obituary
Charles William "Papaw Charlie" Strausburg, age 83, of Xenia, born in Dayton, Ohio, on June 2, 1937, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, William Isaac Strausburg and Anna Mae Strausburg Fulton, his sister Mary Carol Humphries; grandson Ross Stuart Apple; nephew William Worley and his wife of 51 years, Janice Hill Strausburg.
He is survived by two stepsons Robert Apple (Ann) of Murfreesboro, TN and Ross Apple (Barbara) of Xenia;
nephews Charles Worley and Richard Worley (Valerie); grandchildren: Melissa Wiseman (Robert), Stacey Ross, William Enochs (Alicia) Spencer Apple; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was a lifelong nurseryman, starting as a 10-year-old mowing lawns and landscaping. He was a hard worker and loved nothing more than riding a tractor, propagating and growing trees. His work ethic was unparalleled and well
respected by all.
His family will observe private services. McColaugh Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. A memorial service will be held at his Spring Valley nursery in 2021 to celebrate
his life.
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Ron Kearns
December 21, 2020
Charles was bigger than life, with a bigger sense of humor. Always had a big laugh. He was the older cousin that we all looked up to, literally. Loved his work and loved his family. One of the smarted business men I have known. We will miss you cuz.
Mike Murry
December 13, 2020
We did not know Charles well, but his stepson Ross is one of our best friends. Ross is one of the hardest working and most ethical persons we have ever met. We suspect Charles played a large role in Ross becoming the man he is. For that, Charles has every right to be very proud.
Mike and Patte Murry
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