Terry L. Stratton

Terry L. Stratton

Terry Stratton Obituary

Published by Star Tribune on Jan. 9, 2009.
Stratton, Terry L. age 81, of Bloomington. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Alfred. Survived by wife of 58 years, Kathleen "Kate"; 8 children, Carol (Dave) Thersleff, Sandy (Rick) Rusch, Jim (Nancy) Stratton, Jeff Stratton, Mary (Tom) Bauer, Patricia "Putts" (Lee) Krueger, Tess (Tim) Caskey and Tom (Kathy) Stratton; 17 grandchildren; brother, Stan (Bea) Stratton; sisters-in-law, Mary Sullivan, Jane Heitzman and June Stratton; brother-in-law, Fran (Jeanne) Heitzman and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 AM at the Church of the Nativity of Mary, 9900 Lyndale Ave. So. Interment Bloomington Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to mass at church only. Memorials preferred to Bridging, Inc. or Nativity of Mary Church. GILL BROTHERS BLOOMINGTON 952.888.7771

This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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January 26, 2009

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January 16, 2009

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January 11, 2009

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Jerry Peterson

January 26, 2009

Statton Family, I just found out today about Terry and am so sorry to see it. My memories are so good of him and he was such a wonderful person it just seems unfair. My sympathy to all of you and my thoughts and prayers are with you

Mary (Garvey) Bartholomew

January 16, 2009

Dear Stratton Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Terry. I have many fond memories of Terry from my childhood in the old neighborhood. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Maureen Larkin O'Meara

January 11, 2009

Dear Jeff and Family, I was so sorry to hear of your dad's death. I know how dearly you loved and admired him and he you. You and your family are in my prayers.

The Jantscher (Bauer) family

January 10, 2009

Dear Stratton families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Terry has an amazing legacy through all of you and we hope you are comforted by that in the days ahead.

Bonnie Campbell

January 10, 2009

Tess and Tim,
My thoughts are with you both and the family. It is always hard, even if you "think" you are prepared....I know he will be missed at all your wonderful family gatherings, but you have so many great memories to focus on. For that, you are very lucky.

I love you guys,
Bonnie

January 10, 2009

Kate,
best wishes,
Lee Krueger

Dave & Marian McKenzie

January 9, 2009

Dear Kate & Family,We cannot begin to tell you how we loved Terry. From our first meeting to our last visit, the same Love and Friendship was always there. He ws such a special person, the ultimate Husband, Father, Grandpa and Friend. We will always be blessed by knowing him.
While Dave's knee surgery doesn't allow us to be with you, please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers...
We love you, Dave & Marian

John and Lynn Jones

January 9, 2009

Tess and Tim: It never is easy to lose a loved one - Tess, not only your Dad, but one of Tim's best friends. Fortunately, he didn't suffer too long. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, John and Lynn

Dan Becker

January 9, 2009

To the Stratton Family, My prayers go out to you in your time of sorrow. I have prayed to our Lord & Savior to welcome Terry into His arms.

January 9, 2009

Kate and family,
We will keep you in our prayers during this sad time.
From the Spano family,
Tony, Jackie, Claire and Matt

Allison Schelitzche

January 9, 2009

Jeff, we are all so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. We know you loved him very much and took very good care of him. Our thought and prayers are with you here at work. Allison

Jeff and Laurie Lightfoot

January 9, 2009

To the Stratton Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Julie Patrick

January 9, 2009

Sandy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We miss you!

Diane and Louie Offerman

January 9, 2009

Kate and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. A sad loss, but Terry has been able to join such a heavenly group.
Blessings to you all.

Beth Eaves

January 9, 2009

SS, Richard, Mulligans and Meredith,
Please accept our deepest condolences, and know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Big hugs, much love and God's Blessings to all,
Beth and Mike

Peggy Ihde

January 9, 2009

Carol - My heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family on the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Fran Peppin

January 9, 2009

My prayers are with all of you at this time. It was such a pleasure knowing Terry. I will miss his beautiful smile. Know that he is in Gods hands now.

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