Alan Henry Strauss

ALAN HENRY STRAUSS
JUNE 10, 1932 ~ MARCH 6, 2016
Alan Henry Strauss passed away on March 6, 2016 at home in Modesto surrounded by his wife of 57 years, Bonnie, and three sons.
Born in Albany, New York in 1932, he was a 1953 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1956 graduate of Harvard Law School. He served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1958. While stationed in Pittsburgh, PA, he became manager of one of the nation's first integrated rock and roll groups, The Del Vikings. A gold record of Come Go With Me hung proudly in his office.
He came to California in 1961 and moved to Modesto a year later. He first worked there as an attorney for Gallo Winery, then worked for three years with LaCoste, Keller and Strauss. He opened his own law office in 1967. He retired as managing partner of Strauss, Neibauer, Anderson and Ramirez in 1995. He spent the past two decades traveling the world with his beloved wife, Bonnie, spending time with his sons and their spouses, and enjoying his three grandsons.
Alan was the only attorney granted professional member- ship to the American Society of Enologists. He served three terms as president of Congregation Beth Shalom, was a member of the Stanislaus State University Foundation Board, a board member of the Fleur De Ville Homeowners Association, vice chairman of the Democratic Central Committee of Stanislaus County and a devoted bridge player of 50 years. He was most proud of earning over 3,000 master points in the ACBL.
Alan is survived by his wife Bonnie of Modesto; his son Robert, his wife Leigh and their sons Aaron and David from Beverly Hills; his son Randall, his wife Kathleen and their son Evan from Oakland; and son Richard and his wife Michelle from Washington, DC.
A memorial service will be held at Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Avenue in Modesto on March 9 at 1:00 p.m. A burial service will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park, 900 Santa Fe Ave, Hughson, CA.
A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Alan was treasured and will be missed.
Contributions in Alan's memory may be made to Congregation Beth Shalom. For more information on the memorial, contact the Synagogue.
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