May God bless you and your...
Coach Strang has and will always be there.
Bob Howie
July 07, 2025 | River Falls, WI | Friend
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David W. Strang
May 14, 1945 - Jun 25, 2025
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Our deepest condolences to the Strang family. May there be peace!
Dave & Sue Kraus
July 01, 2025 | Cascade, IA | Family
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Our deepest condolences to the Strang family & friends...
"Mr. Strang" (as he'll always be in memory) was one of my favorite teachers and coaches. He demanded your best but did it with humor and kindness for his students & players. He always seemed to be having fun whether teaching or coaching and wanted everyone to share in it too.
He will be missed...
Kevin Hasler
June 30, 2025 | Fairfax, IA | Student
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Coach Strang was a tough but fair man. Held us accountable for our performances in the classroom, weight room or on the athletic field. Those lessons are utilized daily. Thank you to the family for sharing him with us.
Tim Noonan
June 29, 2025 | Kansas City, MO | Student
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I loved having Mr. Strang for a teacher. He was the best! Sending love and prayers for the family.
Jann Hughes Turnis
June 29, 2025 | Monticello, IA | Student
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To the Strang Family- may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Dave was both my teacher and coach at MHS. Many memories and life long lessons were learned both in the classroom and on the field. His unique approach of “picture this, here’s the scenario” for quizzes always helped bring concepts to life. On the field, battling through adversity while shaping mental toughness was always more important than the wins and losses.
TJ Tuetken
June 28, 2025 | Elkhorn, NE | Student
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Strang Family,
You are all in my prayers during these sad and difficult times. Dave was such a good brother-in-law and we shared many happy times together. We all share in your sorrow, and trust that your memories bring you much comfort. Marge, I know Dave's memory will be a blessing to you.
Love,
Donna
Donna Wagner
June 27, 2025 | Loves Park, IL | Family
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Aunt Margie, Emily, and Susan,
There are no words that can truly express our sorrow for the passing of Uncle Dave. He was always there to show up, join in, and enjoy every get together. Our hearts reach out to you during these sad days ahead. We lift you all up in prayer.
With love,
Darryl and Judy
Judy Lindberg
June 27, 2025 | Loves Park, IL | Family
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Dear Strang family - so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He was such a great educator. Fearless, funny, no BS taker but he cared deeply about his students and co-workers. My dad was blessed to work with him and to go through life with Dave as a close friend.
To this day I can’t pick up a ruler without hearing his voice in my head, “that is a straight edge, I am the ruler”.
Peace be with all of you.
Dave Nanke
June 27, 2025 | Marion, IA | Friend
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Obituary
David's Obituary
David W. Strang, 80, of Cascade, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home in Cascade.
Visitation for Dave will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where services will be held at 1:00 p.m. with Deacon, Steve Strang presiding. Full Military Honors will follow by the Cascade American Legion Post #528.
Dave was born May 14, 1945, in Monticello, Iowa, son of Clarence and Nelma (Rahe) Strang. He received his education from Aquin High School in Cascade and is also a graduate of Loras College in Dubuque, where he received his BS in education and math. On June 19, 1971, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Reilly at St. Patrick’s in Ryan, Iowa.
Dave was a math teacher and coach at Monticello High School, he taught at Beckman High School in Dyersville, then he taught at Mineral Point High School in Mineral Point Wisconsin and later was a coach at Cascade High School. He loved coaching football and track. He cherished living on the family farm where he could enjoy nature and the timbers surrounding them. He enjoyed a couple of hours each evening sitting out by the fire with his wife, enjoying their time together.
Dave was an Air Force Veteran, having served as a Captain in Vietnam, He was a member of the Cascade American Legion Post #528.
Those left to treasure Dave's memory are his wife, Margie Strang of Cascade; two daughters, Emily (Ben) Klocke of Muscatine, IA and Susan Murphy of Cedar Rapids, IA; two grandchildren, Jackson and Gracelyn Murphy; two sisters, Mariann (Larry) Cigrand of Freeport, IL, and Marjean Tucker of Des Moines, IA; and two sisters-in-law, Donna Wagner of Rockford, IL, Mona Reilly of Coggon, IA.
He is preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Patrick and Elizabeth (Ward) Reilly; his brothers and sisters-in-laws, Rog Tucker, Rita (Erv) Gatens, Jeanne (Emmet) Dolan, Gene Wagner, Tommy (Rose Ann) Reilly, Morrie (Ed) Murrin and Don Reilly.
A David W. Strang memorial fund has been established.
An online video may be viewed and online condolences sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com
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