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Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William D. and Evelyn S. (Huey) Strause. He graduated from Schuylkill Valley High School in 1969; and later attended Penn State Berks, received an Associates Degree in Business in 1971. Rich worked as retail manager at K-Mart at 5th Street and Shillington for 41 years, retiring in 2017. He was a member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, Leesport. Rich was a former member of Leesport Jaycees; and was JCI Senator #38295. He was one of the founding members of both the Leesport Area Historical Society; and the Leesport Jaycee Foundation. He was a former Leesport Borough Councilman; and member of the recreation board. He was also a member of the Leesport Lockhouse Foundation. In his spare time- rich enjoyed creating bowling ball yard art; was an avid fan of the Beatles; and enjoyed "the art of the deal" at Flea Markets. He enjoyed music; especially listening to and collecting records; and going to the Leesport Farmers Market on Wednesdays. He was always a great story teller.
Surviving in addition to his wife is a son: Erick D. Strause, Leesport; a daughter: Cathie J. (Strause) Peters, wife of M. Shane, Wernersville; four grandchildren: Logan, Willow, Ethan, and Ellia. He is also survived by three brothers: Ryan W. Strause, husband of Ann (Mardeness), Leesport, Randall S. Strause, husband of Vina (George), Bern Twp., and Ronald J. Strause, husband of Melissa (Hanson), Leesport.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:30 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street Leesport. Burial will follow in Berks County Memorial Gardens. A viewing will be held from 9:00 to 10:30 am in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Leesport Area Historical Society, PO Box 204, Leesport, PA 19533, or Bethany E.C. Church, 308 Main Street Leesport, PA 19533. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com
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5 Entries
Robert &Shirley Rahn
February 15, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike Evans
February 13, 2025
I've known words for 40 years, first as a great boss, and second as a great partner in history research. He was always so calm and easy going he had a great sense of humor and was almost always smiling. You can always count on a laugh when we talk or share history information together. In his honor I will get the project completed that he asked me for. It will be more difficult without his wealth of information but I'm going to do my best in his honor.
Lee Braun
February 12, 2025
Rich was a great student and basketball player at Schuylkill Valley High School. I remember his wonderful spirit and pray for Rich and his family.
Noreen (Berger) Mayer
February 11, 2025
Strause Family, God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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