Richard M. Strauss

RICHARD M. STRAUSS, 83, longtime Houston resident, passed away Monday, September 13, 2004, following a long illness. He was the son of Carrie Piccard and Irving Strauss, and was born February 28, 1921 in San Antonio. For many years Mr. Strauss owned and operated the Strauss Furniture Company and was an active real estate investor. Mr. Strauss received his early education in San Antonio schools, he spent a year studying in Florence, Italy, and served as a photographer with the U.S. Air Force during W.W. II. Some of his work is on display at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City. Surviving Mr. Strauss are his beloved wife of 61 years, Sadie Rose Strauss, their son Lewis Block Strauss, their daughter and son-in-law Sue Ann Strauss and Gerald Bodzy and two adoring grandchildren, Marc and Rachel Bodzy, all of Houston. Richard was a longtime member of Congregation Beth Israel. Funeral Services: 4:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 14, 2004, Proler Family Chapel, at Woodlawn Garden of Memories, 1102 Antoine, Rabbi David Lyon officiating. The family wishes to express special gratitude to Dr. Kim Bloom, Dr. Ralph Lilly, Dr. James Rose and Dr. Stuart Solomon. For those desiring, contributions may be made to the Beth Israel Endowment or to a charity of choice.