Jeffrey Simon STRAUSS

STRAUSS. Jeffrey Simon Strauss born in Milwaukee, Wi and longtime Florida Keys resident found peace on May 27th, 2013. He was a loving father, brother and husband. He is survived by his son, his pride & joy, Michael of Long Beach, CA, Brothers Ron (Suzy) of Chicago, IL and Bob (Sue) of Milwaukee, WI and his special friend of 20 years and former wife, Frances of Marathon, FL and family and friends. Jeff served during the Vietnam war from 1964-1966 with the US Army. When Jeff returned to the states he attended Whitewater University & Milwaukee Institute of Technology where he earned two degrees, Hotel and Restaurant Management and Business & Economics where he won the State Ice Carving Contest in 1971 & 1972 and winning virtually every major restaurant award throughout his career as a Chef. He used both degrees successfully being owner/ operator of the beautiful resort known as "The Point Comfort Resort" on Okauchee Lake in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. In 1984, having had enough of the cold and snow, Jeff moved himself & his son Michael to Boca Raton, FL where he soon became the Chef @ Streb's Seafood House and Executive Chef at Jan MCart's Royal Palm Dinner Theatre. In 1994 Jeff & his wife (Frances) moved to Marathon where shortly after his arrival he accepted a job with Cheney Brothers Food Service (CBI) where he was District Sales Manager Keys wide. Jeff was very instrumental in the establishment and growth of Cheney Brothers Food Service in the Keys. Jeff was a person you could always count on for a helping hand when in need. Jeff was a truly generous, caring & loving man who will be greatly missed by his friends and mostly by his family. The family asked in lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Diabetes Association in his name.