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Carl Strasser Obituary
Carl August Strasser, age 83, of Villa Park. Dear son of the late Carl J. and the late Mary Elizabeth, nee Muehleisen; beloved husband of Carol A., nee Vacco, and the late Marie T., nee Loar; loving father of Therese (Dave) Randall, Robert (Peggysue) Strasser, James (Peggy) Strasser, Julie (John) Fernbach, and Melissa (Doug) Luken; step-father of Deborah (Mike) Vacco-Tewell, Donald (Kathy) Vacco, Richard (Mary) Vacco, and Lisa (Mark) Orlowski; devoted grandfather of 24; great-grandfather of 6; fond brother of Mary (Sandro) Montagnani, Kathryn (Paul) Wix, and the late Kurt and Conrad Strasser; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, April 19th, 2-8 PM at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 blks. S. of Roosevelt Rd.) Lombard. Funeral Monday, April 20th, 9:15 AM from the funeral home to St. John the Apostle Parish, 330 N. Westmore, Villa Park. Mass 10 AM. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Funeral Info: www.knollcrest.net or 630-932-1500.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Carl Strasser
Stephanie Chodera
April 20, 2015
Carl and I taught 8th grade CCD at St. John's. I admired him and am saddened at his passing. Unfortunately I didn't learn of the funeral arrangements in time or I would have gone to the Wake to express my condolences in person. He was a good man.
Tom & Annette Zoleke
April 19, 2015
Don,
I was extremely sorry to hear about Carl's passing. From the several times I had been with him, I found to be really nice and pleasant to talk with. Annette and I both found him to be a true gentleman.
Tom & Annette
Yoshi Miyake
April 18, 2015
I am very sorry to hear Carl's passing. He was a very special client of mine, who was always kind and funny, too. I shall always remember the story he told me when he was in occupied Japan as a soldier. I was a little girl in Japan then.
Strange and interesting how we met later in Chicago. My sincere condolence to Carl's family and friends. May his beautiful soul rest in heaven.
Cheryl Niman
April 18, 2015
Carol and family we are so sorry for your loss,please know you are in our daily prayers. Love Cheryl Lynn and Douglas
Elaine Bevente
April 18, 2015
Carol we are so very sorry to hear of Carl's passing. We will always remember him as such a kind, gentle man. We have such fond memories of him when we would all go out together or play pictionary. We are keeping you and your family in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. Love always, Guy and Elaine Bevente
Tim, Mary Ann, Mark Petersen
April 18, 2015
Dear Aunt Carol and family So sorry to hear of Carl's passing. Sending you our love and prayers at this most difficult time
Ellen and Michael Goelz
April 17, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Bob Van Staalduinen
April 17, 2015
Family and friends, we are sorry for your loss, and are honored to comfort and care for you during this difficult time. We invite you to use this web page and guest book as way to honor Carl whether you are near or far.
~ Knollcrest Funeral Home
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