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Harry J. Strauss

1943 - 2022

BORN

1943

DIED

2022

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Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home

6857 West Higgins Avenue

Chicago, Illinois

Harry Strauss Obituary

Harry J. Strauss III, 79, loving husband of the late Diana Ray Strauss; devoted father of Brian (Christina) Strauss, Kimberly Strauss, and Kirk (Trish) Strauss; caring grandpa of Conor, Jackson, Kyle, Kolton, Catherine, Casey, and Corbin; beloved brother of Craig and the late Darryl; devoted son of the late Harry and the late Evelyn; cherished nephew of Clarice Sterba; dedicated friend of Barney Kelly and John Hager; and sweet pet parent of Buster and Betty. Harry was the original owner of The Double Door Bar in Wicker Park.

Visitation, Thursday, August 25, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Service, Friday, August 26, 11 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago, IL. Interment to follow at Acacia Park Cemetery. For info, 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 24, 2022.

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Charles Schranz

August 29, 2022

Haven´t seen harry for many years always wanted to stop by but, sorry i missed the funeral just heard. harry and i go back to high school days but mainly henry playground wrestling team .he and i worked out together. i remember dottie and brian very sorry to hear. charles schranz

Marshall Eisenberg

August 26, 2022

I have not seen Harry in many years, but I admired him greatly when I was a young boy. I was also friends with his brother, Darryl, and I miss them both. Unfortunately I am unable to attend the service today. I wish his family well.

Rich Strauss

August 25, 2022

RIP Uncle Jimmy , been awhile since I talked to you but that conversation was a good one . Say Hi and I love to my Dad and Grandma .

Lynne Aronov Hydinger

August 24, 2022

So sad to hear Harry has passed. He was a grammar school friend, although he was a year or two older. He was a nice person. I remember when he and Dottie got together. Long time ago.
Condolences and sympathy to family and friends. RIP Harry.

Robert DeBlasi

August 24, 2022

Harry, you were always someone who made a lasting impression on everyone you met. Rest in peace old friend.

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25

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home

6857 West Higgins Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656

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26

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home

6857 West Higgins Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656

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