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Paul U. Strebe

1938 - 2012

Paul U. Strebe obituary, 1938-2012, Menasha, WI

BORN

1938

DIED

2012

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Westgor Funeral Home - Menasha

1140 Appleton Road

Menasha, Wisconsin

Paul Strebe Obituary

Paul U. Strebe, of the Town of Menasha, age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. He was born February 10, 1938 in Menasha, son of the late Gordon and Sophie (Kilischek) Strebe.

Paul served in the US Army as a Military Police Officer. It was there that he met Barbara Christian and they were married on November 22, 1956. She preceded him in death on August 20, 2009. Paul retired from Gilbert Paper Co. after 42 years of employment.

Survivors include his five children: Diane (Randy) Marks, Tom (Rhonda) Strebe, Jim (Irma) Strebe, Paul (Marsha) Strebe, Linda (Jeremy) Johnson; 19 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; two brothers: John Strebe, Hillard Strebe; and a sister, Margaret (Dick) Hoffensperger.

Paul was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Krause; two brothers: Gordon and Norman; and a sister, Ethel Harrell.

Paul's wish was to be cremated and a private service will be held.

Westgor Funeral Home

1140 Appleton Rd.

Menasha 720-0314

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Jan. 8, 2012.

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Amy Marks

January 9, 2012

My heart is broken grandpa,you were the most caring,loving grandpa anyone could ask for. I am at peace now knowing you will no longer be suffering and that you have found grandma. my life will never be the same without you and grandma but I know someday we will see each other again.I love you forever and your memories will forever be in my heart. your granddaughter Amy

Victoria walker

January 9, 2012

My heart and Prayers are with you all.Uncle Paul was truly a blessing in my life,his quick wit and ability to make us laugh out loud was a very precious gift I will always cherish! Thanks Uncle Paulie!!! Much love Vicky

Darlene (Snell) Robinson

January 9, 2012

Please know that I am Thinking of You All at this time, May Your Memories Bring you Comfort. Death leaves a heartache, No one can heal; Love leaves a memory, No one can steal. Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.
He was a Great Person and a Dear Friend to me & my Bill, he will be dearly missed by all who knew him .

With Deepest Sympathy. Love Darlene

Julie & John Strebe

January 8, 2012

Thank you Uncle Paul for being such a good man...Ever since I (Julie) had the privilege of meeting you, you would always make me laugh & feel like I was a part of the crazy Strebe family. You were a good father, brother, uncle & friend to so many people. God Bless all of our family & friends who are mourning such a big loss ~ rest easy Uncle Paul

Tim and Kate Mayer

January 8, 2012

Sorry to here about your familys lose. We all sure had a lot of good times at the old mill.Paul sure did a good job as union president all those years and watching out for all of our best interests.With Paul being such a good colorman and Erv being an old tour boss we should have some pretty spectacular rainbows from here on out. Our prayers go out to the family. With sympathy from Tim and Kate Mayer.

January 8, 2012

To the family of Paul Strebe: I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort help you during this difficult time.
2 Cor. 1: 3, 4

Patty Kilishek

January 8, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

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