Ronald James Strauss Obituary
The world bids farewell to Ronald James Strauss in Waterloo, Ontario, departing on February 19, 2026 at the age of 84. Ronald leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Debra Strauss; his parents, Leander Strauss and Kathleen Strauss; his sister Jeannie Rettinger; and his brothers-in-law, Jim Rettinger and Josef Hohn.
He is survived by: his wife Marylin Strauss; his children, Annette Collins (Michael), Nancy Strauss (Joey McNeil) and Thomas Strauss (Monica Chan-Strauss); his grandchildren, Grace Collins, Luke Collins, Madeleine Strauss and Alicia Strauss; and his siblings, Marjory Hohn, Doug Strauss, Bernie Strauss (Diane) and Dolly Taylor (Bill). He is also survived by his many nieces, nephews, extended family.
Visitation was held on Friday, February 27th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Henry Walser Funeral Home Ltd. (507 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2B2A5). A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, February 28th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Michael's Catholic Church (80 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L3C7). A burial was held on Saturday, February 28th 2026 at 1:15 PM at the Parkview Cemetery (335 University Ave E, Waterloo, ON N2K4P4).
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