Joel E. Strasser

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Joel Strasser Obituary

Joel E. Strasser

Joel Eugene Strasser, Man of God, left this world on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. He leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years, Lavonne; sons - Jeffrey and Jay; and sister, Almarie Ingebrightson; 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and looks forward to seeing you again in heaven. Joel was born in Fairview, SD in 1930 to Joel B. and Lilly (Fenske) Strasser. He had three sisters, Almarie, Lillian and Joan. He married Lavonne May Hill in 1951 and had three sons, Jeffrey, Jay and Joel. He schooled at Augustana Academy, Augustana College, and the Progressive School of Photography. Joel served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He was a Cameracraftsman and Master of Photography and specialized in architectural, commercial and scenic photography. He loved his family, his God, and his practice of photography. His celebration of life service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 at Abiding Savior Free Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service. www.heritagesfsd.com

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Published by Argus Leader on Jan. 15, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Joel Strasser

14 Entries

January 16, 2016

Joel was an inspiration to all who knew him. His legacy will live on. He and my husband, Phil, sahred the dreadful MS disease, yet, they both carried it with dignity and grace. May they both walk together in the life they now share, upright and climbing mountains. My love and blessings go to the family. His books will forever be in my library to hold and cherish. With love and peace, Jo Gross

Carl Norberg

January 16, 2016

I am saddened over the loss of friend Joel. We were friends while I was at the Chamber of Commerce with Gordy Olson, and we together participated in many photoshoots for the Chamber. It was a pleasure to visit with him about 4 years ago at his home and a later telephone call, and together we had much reminiscing done. Fairview and the mysteries of Newton Hills also came up..........

January 16, 2016

Prayers are with all of you. He was a godly mentor for all of us.

Richard & Connie Bogue

January 16, 2016

Dear Lavonne and family,
We wish we could be with you and your family this morning but our family is together preparing for the funeral of my twin sister. Sadness yes but great peace and gratitude. We are so thankful for your friendship and faith witness.
We will get together later. God Bless you. Much love,
Dick & Connie

Linda and Orin Ellwein

January 15, 2016

To Joel's Family...Though we didn't know Joel personally, we could "see" him and his faith in his beautiful pictures. We know you will miss him, but can you imagine the glorious pictures he's taking now! We wish you peace as you say good by for now.

John Belbas

January 15, 2016

I am very sorry to hear about Mr. Strasser's passing. He was truly a man of God. I have many great memories of him when I was growing up in Sioux Falls and spending time with his son Joel. He was a great leader to his family, and he was passionate about his profession. He always had a smile and a kind word to say.

Marleen (Johnson) Feucht

January 15, 2016

Jay, my sympathies to you and your family.

January 15, 2016

Dear Lavonne and family - Wendell and I send our sympathies. We have been inspired by Joel' s integrity and kindness through the years. God bless. Wendell and Karen

Steve Hemmingsen

January 15, 2016

One heck of a fine photographer.

Dan Swiden

January 14, 2016

Dear Strasser family, I am very sorry to hear of Joel's passing. You are in my prayers.

January 14, 2016

Lavonne and Family, There are many people passed on the highways of life. Now and then there is reason to stop, enjoy and treasure the moments of friendship for the rest of life. Joel was one of those in my life. Soon we may finally get to see the wonders of heaven as his cameras capture the rapture! Larry and Betty Hackett

jeff herbert

January 14, 2016

Jeff and Family---my sincere sympathy to you and your family on your talented father's passing. From our days in Indian Guides, I remember him well---my thoughts and prayers are with you!

Jeff

January 14, 2016

We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Gretchen Zloty

Milton Eide

January 14, 2016

Dear Lavonne and families, We are so sorry to read of Joel's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Milton has good memories of his days with Joel at the Academy. May the Lord give you comfort and strength in the days ahead. Milton and Maureen Eide

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