Esther Rumis Straka

Esther Rumis Straka

Esther Straka Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 23, 2004.
STRAKA, ESTHER RUMIS, age 89, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away March 21, 2004. She had been predeceased by her husband, Arnold W. Straka, Sr., and her son, Arnold W. Straka, Jr. Mrs. Straka is survived and lovingly remembered by her son, Robert R. Straka, her daughters-in-law, Patricia D. Straka (Mrs. Robert) and Patricia A. Straka (Mrs. Arnold). Her other family members are sisters, Mrs. Nadean Sellman and Mrs. Ardath Turgeant; brother, Mr. Harry Rumis, his wife Eleanor; granddaughters, Susan Straka, Tricia Rankin, Nicol Brumme, Sarah Straka, Amanda Straka and three great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Straka had been a member of Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, AL and Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Marietta, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Hospice Atlanta, 1244 Park Vista Dr., Atlanta, GA 30329. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 993-4811.

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