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Barbara Stratman Obituary
Evansville, Ind.
Barbara Lee (Lehr) Stratman, 80, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at her daughter's home in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Barbara was born in Evansville, Indiana on December 24, 1936 to the late Lawrence Leo and Olivia Leah (Read) Lehr. She was a 1954 Memorial High School graduate and worked at Mead Johnson for over 20 years. Barbara was a founding and faithful member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. She was a huge Notre Dame fan and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Barbara and her late husband, Jim, enjoyed dancing, traveling and being part of their couples golf group. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Barbara is survived by her daughters, Diane C. Reising (Edward) of Chandler, IN, Cynthia L. Thames, MD (Clay) of Hattiesburg, MS; sons, Daniel R. Stratman (Karen) of Chaska, MN, James L. Stratman (Ingrid) of Evansville, IN; grandchildren, Casey L. Reising, MD, Catherine L. Conway (Clark), Courtney L. Reising, Edward J. Reising, Elliott J. Reising, Clay B. Thames II, Jackson J. Stratman, Maxwell R. Stratman, Calvin E. Stratman, Wyatt J. Stratman, Nash R. Stratman, and Olivia L. Stratman.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, James E. "Jim" Stratman in 2016; brother, Robert Lehr; and by her parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 5528 Hogue Rd., Evansville, IN, 47712 with Father Claude "Dusty" Burns celebrating. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday, November 20, 2017 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711 where a memorial service will start at 7:00 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to Daughters of Charity, 9200 New Harmony Rd., Evansville, IN 47720 or to Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.
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Shirley Garza
November 21, 2017
Barbara and I were best friends since 4th Grade. She will truly be missed. I am heartbroken over her death and cannot get over her passing. Barbara was a bridesmaid in my wedding and she was gracious enough to lend me her dress that I wore on my wedding day. I was the one that introduced Barbara to her husband Jim. Since I lived in San Antonio, I was only able to see her when I visited Evansville. She was the first person I would call to go and see. I remember when Barbara visited San Antonio, we went to Mexico and she bought all the kids blankets from Mexico for Christmas. We had great memories together with my best friend Barbara and Jim. My prayers are with the family.
Dave & Sharon Gates
November 20, 2017
Sending prayers. May the strength she taught you, carry your family through this time.
James Roberson
November 20, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bill Phillips
November 19, 2017
So sorry to hear about Barbara's passing. We were good friends. I'm sorry that I can't there as I am in Florida.
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