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James Strnad Obituary
"Jim" was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Wilma Strnad of Warrensville Hts., OH, and daughter, Kelley (Jeff) Young; and is survived by his brothers Raymond (Vivian) and Donald, his sister Diane Nash, and his former wife Maureen; loving father of Michael Strnad, Robert "Bo" Buchanan, Thomas Buchanan, and Megan (Tom) Ramirez; adored grandfather of Chelsea Young, Malorie Colon, Sydney Young, Nolan Young, Morgan Ramirez, Caroline Young, Molly Ramirez, and Madison Ramirez; and great granddaughters Vivian and Maeve Colon. Also survived by loving partner of 8 years, Kathleen Wilson Dew of Orlando, FL.
"Jim" graduated from Ohio University (Theta Chi) and was the twenty-year founder and owner of Software Reruns, Naperville, IL. "Jim" gave back to the community youth via both coaching and administering in Lisle Soccer, Lisle Baseball, and Panther Youth Football for almost twenty-years. Always eager for lively conversation, his parting words were "Enjoy the memory and the day - we are not promised a tomorrow". A memorial service will be held in the spring of 2023.
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Raymond S Strnad
November 27, 2022
My brother Jim will always be a role model to me. During his final couple of years, he never complained or had the "ole poor me" attitude. Jim was a courageous and good man. He will be missed.
Tom Hengels
November 4, 2022
May you have fair winds and following seas
Mary Koslowski
November 4, 2022
I´m going to miss that guy. You are all in my prayers.
Linda Wilson
November 1, 2022
I'm so sorry for the loss of your father, brother, and special friend. Jim was considered a part of our family and we'll miss him. I affectionately called him "Lang" because of his birthday, and he called me "Flag" because of mine. Rest in peace "Lang". The journey may have ended but the memories will endure.
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Maureen Sullivan
November 1, 2022
My daughter and I got to know Jim at Software Reruns. He was one of the nicest and most customer-focused people we have ever known. I've wondered what happened to him and am sad to see this obituary. I hope the family knows he will be missed by many.
Arthur Krasilovsky
November 1, 2022
The brothers of Alpha Tau chapter of Theta Chi at OU will arrange for Jim's name to be read at our next National convention memorial service. We send our sympathy to all who mourn his death.
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