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Wallace Strader Obituary
He passed away peacefully at Jewish Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 18, 1930 in Earls, Kentucky.
As a native of Muhlenberg County, his career started at age 17 with Malone Lumber Company in Greenville, KY. On January 2, 1958, after 10 years with Malone Lumber, he moved to Louisville to further his career becoming salesman and store manager for Home Supply Company, Inc., a division of the A. J. Schneider Companies. In 1968, he was named vice president-general manager for Home Supply, a position he held until April 25, 2003 when he retired after over 45 years of service.
He was active in the lumber and building trade organizations serving as president of the Kentucky Retail Lumber Dealers Association (1978) and he served on the board of the Home Builders Association of Louisville for many years.
He was a member of Shively Baptist Church for more than 30 years. He was a devout Christian; he sang in the choir, was a Sunday school teacher and worshipped with friends and family faithfully.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Lucy Strader of Central City, KY.
He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 43 years, Wanda Beatrice "Beatie" Strader; a son, Wallace H. Strader (Kris); four daughters, Lou Anna Osborne (Steve), Linda McGinity Jackson (Ben), Christi S. Strader and Tamara L. Lutgen (Mark); three grandchildren, Josh Strader (Kim), Kendall and Jake Lutgen; three great-grandchildren; his two sisters, Gerine Gray (Tommy) and Anna Davis; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Keith Carter and Dr. David Britt, as well as the professional nursing staff at Jewish Hospital.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 9, 2011at the Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy, from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will be at noon Thursday at Shively Baptist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Central City on Friday, following a noon CST memorial service at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with visitation one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Shively Baptist Church, the American Heart Association (Louisville Chapter) or the Kidney Foundation of Kentucky in memory of Wallace E. Strader.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wallace Strader
February 10, 2011
Wally was a true gentleman and a very important member of the KBMA. His contribution was invaluable. Stratton Lumber Co. Phil Herald and Bill Baker Past Presidents KBMA.
Mike Berry
February 9, 2011
Beatie, Christi and family I am going to miss Wally and that infectious smile and a wonderful talent to sing. I enjoyed my time in the choir with Wally and times at church on Sunday and Wednsday. He will be missed by not only his family but by many of his friends and church family. God Bless you
Mike & Marie Berry
February 9, 2011
You have our deepest sympathy for your loss of such a Wonderful Husband, Father, and Friend. We Pray God will wrap His loving arms around you and give you a peace that can only come from Him. Wally will be greatly missed! Skinner and Lana Hardin
Cynthia & Jim Noppert
February 9, 2011
We're so sorry to hear about your Dad, Tammy. Sorry we can't be there in person but we're thinking about you and your family.
Brian Stahlman
February 9, 2011
Wally was a customer and dear friend.He taught me a lot about the lumber business. I will cherish the memory of Wally holing a 75ft chip shot to help our team win...Wally was a true gentlemen.
Dawn Shipley
February 9, 2011
Tammy, I hope that memories of your Dad can help you in your time of grief. I know I will always remember the look on your dad's face when I was using all that butter on my corn at Hometown buffet(-: it was a fun time and a memory I will always have. Please know that I love you and I am here for you. Always.
February 9, 2011
Beatie and Family, we are very sorry for your loss. Wally was a very supportive member of KLBMDA and was very easy to work with. Our prayers are with you.
Gene and Barbara
Mueller Englewood,Fl.
Reedie Bedford
February 9, 2011
Tammy, thinking about you and your family in your time of sorrow, always remember the good times, it will bring you strenght. Take care I miss you at UPS.
Kim Gillespie
February 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort
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