Mary Rose Strouss

MARY ROSE STROUSS, 89, of Imperial (Findlay Twp), died peacefully in the comfort of her home, Thursday evening, October 17, 2013, with her family at her side.

Born January 16, 1924, in Clinton, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Seibert) Shaffer.  A homemaker and a farmer working along side her late husband on the family farm, she was a longtime member of the Hebron Presbyterian Church and a member of Hebron’s Women’s Association.  She was also a member of the Raccoon Women’s Club and the Findlay Twp. Senior Citizens Group.

She was preceeded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Earl “Rusty” Strouss, who died January 15, 2008; a daughter, Mary Rose Johnson, who died May 5, 2002; a brother, John Shaffer; a sister and brother-in-law, Thressa and Don Campbell; and a brother-in-law, Joe Tesla.

Surviving are a daughter, Ginny (Randy Jedrzejewski) Strouss; a son-in-law, Bucky Johnson; a brother, Frank (Helen) Shaffer; a sister-in-law, Deloris Shaffer; two sisters, Ella Tesla and Alice (Bob) Purdy; five grandchildren, Marcia, Dave, Debbie, and Mike Johnson, and Tiffany Burns; eight great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are welcome to call Sunday from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MOODY FUNERAL HOME, Route 30, Clinton.  Everyone is asked to meet at the Hebron Presbyterian Church, Route 30, Clinton, on Monday where her services will be held at 4 p.m. Her pastor, the Rev. Cinda Isler, will officiate.

She will be laid to rest beside her late husband in the Hopewell Hebron Cemetery.

Memorials in her name can be made to the Hebron Presbyterian Church, Clinton.