Eugene ""Gene"" F. Strasser, 81, of Pittsburg, passed away at 1:04 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg, KS.
Gene was born March 31, 1933 at St. Paul, KS, the son of John Theodore "Theo" and Catherine Cecilia ""Kate"" (Lancaster) Strasser. He graduated from St. Paul High School in 1951. Gene served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1955.
On February 16, 1955, he married Martha Titus at St. Paul, KS. She survives of the home.
Mr. Strasser worked as a firefighter and then as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service and was known as ""The Singing Mailman"".
Gene had a lifelong passion for making music. He wrote hundreds of songs that he sang and recorded. Several of his songs were also recorded by national artists.
Membership was held in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and Pittsburg American Legion Post #64.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Jeff Strasser and wife Kathleen of Girard, KS, Tim Strasser of Pittsburg, KS, Mark Strasser of Girard, KS, and Shawn Strasser and wife Dawn of Webb City, MO; two daughters, Julie Pyle and husband Richard of Frontenac, KS and Vicki Wilson and husband Henry of Rogers, AR; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Tom Strasser and John Strasser.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday April 28 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Pittsburg, KS, with Father Michael Baldwin as celebrant. Burial will be in the St. Francis Cemetery in St. Paul, KS, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, with graveside military rites provided by the Kansas National Guard Military Funeral Honors. The parish rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the Brenner Mortuary in Pittsburg where the family will receive friends following the rosary until 8:00 p.m. The family suggests memorials to Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Fund and or Angels Among Us. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Online condolences may also be left at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.

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Published by Morning Sun on Apr. 25, 2014.

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May 9, 2014

Tim and Julie, we are so sorry to hear about your loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we did not find out until today or we would have been to the services. Your Dad will truly be missed.
Everett and Debbie Beasley

April 29, 2014

The thoughts of many are with your family at this time of sorrow. May God give you "the power beyond what is normal", so that you can endure each day.
( 2 Corinthians 4:7)

~Ms. Debi

Missy Proffitt-Tener

April 29, 2014

I met Gene years ago through The Down Home Country theater in Cherokee, KS. Gene was instrumental in my Uncle John Proffitt seeing his dream of local music lovers having a place to share their talents. I sang a few duets with Gene myself and always enjoyed his vivacious style and sense of humor! He truly blessed my life and so many others with his talent. His enthusiasm was infectious! My thanks to his family for sharing him. May God Bless you all through this heartache.

Julie Hooper

April 28, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You were a wonderful kind man. Ive known you since I was little. You have touched many lives. Lots of memories shared.

April 28, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Did not know about is til Monday evening. He was one in a million. Love, Roxine

Deana Peterson (Tomasi)

April 28, 2014

Tim I am so sorry I just read it today in the newspaper. Many blessings to you and your family.

Cathy Clouston

April 28, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. We did not personally know Mr. Strasser, but knowing his son Tim as we do, we know that he must have been a kind and caring man. Our thoughts and prayers are with his children and their families during this difficult time. With heartfelt sympathy, Noel Glenn & Cathy Clouston

John Keller

April 27, 2014

I've always admired Gene's talent and his zest for life. I was privilege to have know him for many years.

April 27, 2014

Martha, So sorry on your loss. He was one great guy. You are in my prayers. Joe Mullen
Class of 1951

Tony & Christy Branson

April 27, 2014

Vicky & Family - Christy and I are so very sorry to learn of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jim McCullough

April 26, 2014

Jeff & Family, My Deepest Sympathy for your Loss. Gods Grace will Comfort you through the times.. Heaven has Gained Another Great " Musician" God Bless..Jim Mccullough

John & Rachel Vanzant

April 26, 2014

Geno was so full of life and was a very giving and caring person. He loved his kids and grandkids and was always there to cheer them on whether it be sports or a band concert. We will miss him dearly but his spirit will live on through his music and his family. The world needs more Geno Strassers! To Martha and the Strasser family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace and comfort at this time.

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