Claude Strauch Obituary
In loving memory of Claude Strauch of Wadena, Minnesota, who departed this world on March 13, 2026 at the age of 84. Claude leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Strauch and Evelyn Strauch (Finnegan); his granddaughter Allison; and his siblings, Gerald, Stan, Jim, Joan and Pat.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Ann Jabas; his children, Christine, Michelle, Kenneth Strauch (Kate), Cheryl Manthey (Jeff), Jancet and Jane Gebhard (Eric); his grandchildren, Valerie, Kelsey, Brittany, Caleb, Nathan, Megan, Courtney, Emily, Joseph, Matthew, Rylee and Olivia; his great grandchildren, Jaxon and Sadie; his siblings, Kathleen De Weese (Fred), Rebecca Way (Stanley), Mary "Sue" Biggins, Tom Strauch, Corrine Hayden, Priscilla Hovland (Mark) and Theresa Lake; and his siblings-in-law, Don Eich and Karen Strauch. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that a gift be made in memory of Claude to HIA Heather's House, 3800 56th Ave. S., Fargo, ND 58104. Donate here: https://www.hiahealth.org.
