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Richard Joseph Strouse

Richard Strouse Obituary

Strouse, Richard Joseph, age 52, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2007 at his home in Rollinsville, CO surrounded by his family and loved ones after a long, courageous battle with melanoma. He was born July 15, 1954 in Colwich, Kansas to Clifford Eldon Strouse and Martha Ellen Reffner. Rick was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. Rick is survived by his wife of 30 years Lucia, two sons Brandon and Kyle, seven sisters Francie Stover and Donna Horsch of Andale, KS, Deb Shoemaker and Jan Waymire of Wichita, KS, Nancy Strouse of Topeka, KS, Micky Bitcon of Andover, KS, Tina Younts of Sedgwick, KS and two brothers John of Wichita and Jim of Louisville, CO. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Kathy Huffman of Wichita. Rick graduated from Andale High School and Wichita Technical Institute. He married Lucia Merril in 1976 and moved to Boulder, Colorado that same year. Rick was an entrepreneur and in 1981 he became the founder and president of Control Service Center, a commercial heating and air conditioning company in Boulder employing sixteen people. CSC celebrated 25 years in business this past August. Friends and colleagues will remember Rick as a respected leader in the Boulder business community. Rick was an avid fly fisherman and was active in Reel Recovery, a non-profit organization that coordinates fishing trips for men who are battling cancer. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Chapel in Nederland on Friday, March 16, 2007 at 11am. A celebration of Rick's life will be held at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley's Education Center on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in his memory made to Family Hospice of Boulder, 595 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302 or Reel Recovery, 160 Brookside Rd, Needham, MA 02492.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Mar. 13 to Mar. 14, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Strouse

16 Entries

Joel Diner

March 27, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I' met Rick through Reel Recovery and his courage was an inspiration to all of the lives he touched.

Ann Adkins

March 16, 2007

May the Lord watch over you and keep you, may His face shine upon you. The Holy Spirit is our comforter in our time of need. May He cover you in his arms and love.

Mona Peppers

March 16, 2007

Luci, Brandon and Kyle...My thoughts and prayers are with you. Time will mend your broken hearts. Be kind and patient with yourselves and each other. Love and affection to you, Mona

Steve Lane

March 15, 2007

Dear Lucy and Family,
I'm truly sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Although I haven't had any contact with you all these years, I have thought of yous quite often. Memories of my high school years with Rick reminds me of his quick smile and outsanding personality. There is no doubt we have lost a giant among men. I wish you all the best.
Sincerely, I remain

Kay Shepherd

March 15, 2007

Hey, Goose and boys... I am so sorry for your loss and at the same time glad the suffering is over. As a cancer survivor, I am amazed at and thankful for Rick's courage and tenacity.

I'm just around the corner when you need ANYthing.

Love you all
Kay

Ruthe Spexarth

March 14, 2007

Lucy, Brandon, Kyle, and the entire "Strouse" family,
I was so sorry to hear about Rick. I didn't realize he had cancer. I'm just remembering the great times we all had at Andale High a "few" years back. As a teacher, some kids are just more fun than others; Rick would be in the top category.

Connie Schartz (Harrison)

March 14, 2007

Micky has been my best friend for 30 years, and through the years I've gotten to know Rick and Lucy. I have always admired their obvious love for each other and am very saddened at Rick's passing. Please know that my love and prayers are with all of you.

Teressa Reffner

March 14, 2007

sorry to hear about your loss, I can not come to the funeral because I live in Michigan with my husband Ted, but we live in Michigan

Patricia Schmidt

March 14, 2007

Dear Lucy, Brandon, Kyle and Strouse Cousins,
I was sorry to hear about Rick. I wish we could have had more time to talk at Aunt Martha Ellen's funeral. I am thankful for our short conversation, in which I realized his courage and wisdom that he has had during his illness. The girls, Richard and I will keep you in our prayers, that you will be comforted in this hard time. Since we moved to the Nashville area, we live too far away to attend the funeral or celebration service, but will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Perhaps, we will get another opportunity to see other soon. God bless you all!
Your cousin,
Tricia Schmidt (formerly Patty Rae)
with Richard, Isabelle and Rebecca

Thomas Lang

March 14, 2007

Lucia, Kyle and Brandon,
Words cannot adequately express my feelings for your...in fact all, of our loss. He was my great friend for more than 30 years. His physical presense may be missing, but he is very much present in my heart...always will be.

March 14, 2007

Lucy,Brandon,Kyle & Strouse siblings

Rick was always fun to be around and had a contagious laugh. The way he battled his illness should serve as an inspiration to us all and proves what a remarkable man he was.
He will be greatly missed.

Deb & Dave Ehret

Laura Lane

March 14, 2007

Lucy, Brandon and Kyle
I'm so sorry for your loss. I work with Mary Ann at the bank and she always talked about all of you. And Brandon is such a sweetheart when he comes in. May God give you comfort and strength.
Laura Lane

Rocky Mitchell

March 14, 2007

Hi Lucy, I'm sorry for your loss.I always thought Rick was pretty cool when we were growing up in Colwich back in the high school days.Take care of yourself. Rocky

Mike Burt

March 13, 2007

I have had the opportunity in knowing you Rick for 18 years since the start of my involvement within the air filter business. You have been kind, professional, and very honorable as a business man. You have taught me the importance of hard work, respect and of course have always enjoyed your laugh.
You shared fun big family stories which matched similarities the same as me who also came from a large family.
Your spirit will be with me for years to come.

Thanks for the memmories.

earl wolfe

March 13, 2007

sorry to read this. rick was a good friend to have back in the day. condolences to the family.

S & L K

March 13, 2007

Rick has been a giving, positive spirit in our close neighborhood here in Rollinsville. His humor at parties and obvious love of his wife Lucy have been inspirational to us all. He will be missed.

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