Richard Anthony Stratman
Richard Anthony Stratman
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He was born in Louisville on February 18, 1943 to the late Dorothy Jean Caple Stratman and Gerald Joseph Stratman.
He was a former member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, a member of American Turners where he served as Past President, and a member of Elks Lodge 8. He was an avid U of L fan and a U of K Rugby fan. He worked as a beer salesman for Dixie Beer and Mo Morman, retiring after 35 years.
Besides his parents he was preceded by his loving wife of 56 years, Jacqueline Mann Senn Stratman; and sister, Deborah McGrew.
He is survived by his daughters, Stacy Breland (Lamont), Shannon O'Connor (Michael), and Julie Donlon (Glen); son Christopher Stratman; grandchildren, Katie (Josh), Rachel, Kristina, Nicole, Kevin (Victoria), Tucker, Taylor, Bryce (Jordyn), Dalton, Colby, and Blaine; great grandchildren, Blair and Liam; and expecting a great grandson, Briggs in April.
He is also survived by his brothers, Daniel (Becky), Keenan (Lynda Sue), and Paul (Debbie) Stratman; sisters, Mary Maddox, Patsy Riley (Jack), and Linda Kuhlenback (Steve); brother-in-law, Mike McGrew; numerous nieces and nephews, other loving family members and friends.
His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home 3800 Bardstown Road. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Friday.
Memorial gifts may be made to Hosparus of Louisville or WHAS Crusade Children.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Richard Beckmann
February 8, 2026
Rip in peace fellow elk friend and stx grad
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February 8, 2026
Rip my friend fellow elk and st x grad
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