Robert Russell Strayer, 79, of DeGraff, died at 4:17 PM Thursday, November 1, 2012, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton.
He was born March 4, 1933, in Logan Co., a son of the late Ray Sherman and Tena Anna Sidle Strayer. He was also preceded in death by two Brothers; Donald R. and Sherman Strayer and two Sisters; Lucile Miller and Catherine Kuhn.
On August 10, 1957, he married Mary Frances Hooley in Bellefontaine and she died January 25, 2005.
Survivors include a Son: Jay (Sadie) Strayer of DeGraff, two Daughters; Julie (Robert) Remmington of Ashland and Joanne (David) Bell of Bellefontaine, two Brothers; Harley Strayer and Richard Strayer both of DeGraff, a Sister; Louise Beatty of DeGraff and five Grand Children; Nathan (Candace) Remmington, Sheila Remmington, Robbie and D.J. Strayer and Jennifer Bell
Bob was a graduate of DeGraff High School, an Army veteran of the Korean War, a member of Stonycreek Church of the Brethren, Logan County Antique Tractor Club, Miami Valley Post #652, American Legion, and Miami Grange.
The family will receive friends at the Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home on Monday, November 5, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. where services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, with Pastor Ray Headings officiating. Burial is in the Greenwood-Union Cemetery, DeGraff.
The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Riverside E.M.S or the charity of the donor's choice.
