We are sad to announce that on March 11, 2024, at the age of 82, Gary Strater of Kendallville, Indiana passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Strater to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Donald L. Strater and Kathryn Lucille Strater Ligman (Reade) of Kendallville; and his grandson Cody Reade Strater. He is survived by : his wife Nancy Strater of Kendallville; his children, Chris Strater (Charla Rosenberry) of Aurora, Colorado., Scott (Belinda Strater) and Kim (Joe Schroeder); his grandchildren, Stacey Kay Strater, Jessica Schroeder and Samantha Schroeder; his brother Craig "Herm" Strater of Kendallville; his stepsiblings, David (Teena Ligman), Richard Ligman of Cicero, Indiana., Karen (Denny Jordan) and Lois (Blaine Williamson); his nieces, Deedra (Pat Schoudel) and Linda (Charlie Dickson); his nephew John Hall, Jr. of Kendallville; and his siblings-in-law, Jerry, Diann Stienbarger of Kendallville, Pam, Doug Younce of Kendallville, Bonnie and John Hall of Kendallville.

Memorial donations may be made to Mid-America Windmill Museum or National Auto and Truck Museum.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hite Funeral Home