Lewis Gottlieb Strauss

Lewis G. Strauss, 100, of Lexington, died Saturday, October 6, 2007, at St. Lukes Good Samaritan Village in Kearney, Nebraska. Lewis was born March 12, 1907, to Gottlieb and Kate (Brugger) Strauss in Lexington, Nebraska. He grew up in the Buffalo Grove area and graduated from Lexington High School in 1925. He was united in marriage to Gertrude Sessions on May 17, 1940, in Iowa. To this union two boys were born: John and Bill. Lewis was involved in farming most of his life. At the age of 85 he was still helping out on the farm. The farm was his pride and joy. Lewis enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He also was an avid sports fan especially watching baseball. Lewis didn’t miss very many sporting events that his grandchildren were in. Lewis was a big fan of ice cream. There wasn’t very many days when he would go without is ice cream. He was a member of the Plumcreekers, Oddfellows, and the Spare Rib Club. Survivors include his two boys: John and Audrey Strauss of Lexington, Nebraska Bill Strauss of Kearney, Nebraska Two grandchildren: Dan and Stacy of Lexington, Nebraska Monica Strauss of Cozad, Nebraska Two great-grandchildren: Gavin and Greysen. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gertrude who died in 1984, one infant daughter, and three sisters; Helen Menke, Emma Sanderman, and Ann Hunt. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Thayne Moore, officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Monday, October 8, 2007, from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department or St. Lukes Good Samaritan Village “Ice Cream Machine” fund. Reynolds Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements, where online condolences may be sent to reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.