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David Strassel Obituary

David Arthur Strassel, 77, Port Orange, passed away September 29, 2019 at the Bailey Family Center for Caring. He was born in Plymouth, MA, son of the late Arsene and Gladys Strassel. He was Fire Captain for the Town of Plymouth Fire Department for 25 years until he retired. David was also a veteran of the US Air Force, serving a total of 7 years which included 3 tours in Vietnam. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the Firefighters Health and Welfare Fund, PO Box 808, Plymouth, MA, 02362 or to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1048, PO Box 9623, Daytona Beach, FL 32120 He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Audrey Strassel, Port Orange; son, David A. Strassel II, Port Orange; brother, Peter Strassel, Circleville, OH; and grandchildren, Hannah, Savannah, Ariannah, Calliannah, and Zachary. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Strassel. St Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of his arrangements.

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Published by Old Colony Memorial from Oct. 18 to Oct. 26, 2019.

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Terry Mone

October 10, 2019

I miss you brother. I miss sharing AF Security Police stories with you & going to the Cubbies' games. I miss our times together serving our fellow veterans through VVA. Your memory lives with me. May God's peace always be with you.

Harold Holloway

October 10, 2019

God Bless Vietnam Veteran RIP

David Strassel II

October 10, 2019

Dennis Wellington

October 10, 2019

RIP brother, may you have fair winds and following seas. Rest easy as we now have the watch.

David Strassel II

October 10, 2019

David Strassel II

October 10, 2019

October 10, 2019

Rick & Sheila Minor with great sadness we would like to pass on ower condolences. With his help he was one of ower founders to getting Vietnam Veterans Of America Chapter 1048 get started.
Thank You Dave.
R.I.P.

Kathleen & Dave Wallace

October 9, 2019

Rest In Peace, David.

We are deeply saddened by the news of David's passing. Pleas accept our most sincere sympathy. Audrey, May God grant you the strength to move forward and cherish all the happy times. Our Thought and prayers are with you today and Always.

Kathleen & Dave

RIP David, thank you for your Public Safety Service and your key role as a Charter Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Daytona Beach Chapter 1048...

Rod Phillips

October 8, 2019

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