LEON-STRAUSS-Obituary

LEON STRAUSS

Chevy Chase, Maryland

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 LEON STRAUSS  Leon Strauss, a pharmacist who was the first drug store owner in Washington, D.C. to integrate his lunch counter soda fountain in 1949, died peacefully on July 10, 2013 at his home in Chevy Chase, MD surrounded by his family. He was 91. His survivors include Phyllis, his...

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I grew up and shopped daily where Leon Strauss owned his store in S.E. and worked for him from ages 14 to 21. He was like a father to me. I will never forget his kindness and generosity. He was a man who would help anyone. He greatly influenced my life.