Michael J. Strauch Sr. Obituary
In loving memory of Michael J. Strauch Sr. of Whitehall, Pennsylvania, who departed this world on December 4, 2025 at the age of 72. Michael leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael J. Strauch Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Michael A. Strauch and Eliza "Pearl" Hughes. He is survived by: his stepfather Thomas Hughes; his son Michael Strauch, Jr. (Marybeth); his grandsons, Cooper and Carson of Harmony, PA; his brother Pat Strauch (Diane) of Murrysville; his nephews, Nicholas Strauch (Sarah Santos) and Demetri Strauch (McKena Foor); his significant other Sharyn L. Shook; his sons, Bob Murrell and Eric Murrell (Carrie Hoffmann); and his grandchildren, Emma, Anna Murrell and Eric Murrell, Jr. (Megan Law).
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc. (4210 Brownsville Rd, Brentwood, PA 15227). A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies (1158 Morgan Rd, Bridgeville, PA 15017).
His commitment to excellence and his contributions to national defense were recognized and respected throughout his military career.