Albert Gerald "Al" Strauss

To Al's dearest family and closest friends, Al and I were both proud graduates of Central High School Class of 1964. Over the course of those four years, he and I were in many classes together. The photo of him in our Senior Yearbook is how he always looked; I never knew him not to have a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes! I reconnected with him at our class reunions and discovered he was still the same great guy I had first met way back when we were teenagers! It's said no one...

Rachel and Mimi. I will miss my dear friend of 76 years who brought light and happiness to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He loved you both without conditions and his family. It was my honor to give his eulogy and I thank you for choosing me to speak about loving care person. We are all better for hanging known Al. May he rest in peace and his wonderful memory sustain us. Aaron Handleman

To Mimi and Rachel: I'm so sorry to hear of Al's passing. Know that I am thinking of you both and hope that time and happy memories bring you peace and heal your hearts. I worked with Al in the regional office at Flygt. Al was one of the nicest people to work with and a wonderful friend. We had a lot of laughs and good times which I will always remember. You will never be forgotten, Al. Even now, thinking of your smile, makes me smile. Godspeed, Al! Until we meet again, my...

Albert Strauss will be especially remembered for his smiling eyes. We went to school together starting in Kindergarten. At 5, he was definitely my first crush. In later years, he always greeted me with a warm welcome. At the last Central High reunions, he was eager to tell me about his painting and later , his small triumphant moments of breaking through the horrific disease that took his memories but never his sweet soul. Al your physical presence will be missed in some way by all who knew...