Lucretta R. Strauch

Date of Death: August 7, 2010

Lucretta R. Strauch, 59
Lucretta R. Strauch, 59, of Lafayette, died at 3:11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at her residence.
Born Jan. 25, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Robert and LaVerne Rose Purdue. She was raised in the Logansport area, spent most of her high school years at Lewis Cass High School, and graduated from Logansport High School in 1969.
On July 18, 1970, she married Michael A. Strauch, and he survives. They raised their family in Lafayette.
Mrs. Strauch was a member of the Lafayette Country Club for 30 years, and was also an active member of both St. James and Grace Lutheran churches.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling with her husband and friends, and cooking. She was an avid book club member.
Surviving with her husband are 3 children, Steven Strauch (wife: Bristel) of Lafayette, Eric Strauch (fiancée: Kari Dodge) of Fort Myers, Fla., and Adrienne Albregts (husband: Shane) of Austin, Texas; and a sister, Sharon Bridge of Logansport.
Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, Alexandria, Morgan and Adison Strauch. Lucretta was a loving mother, wife, sister and grandmother. Her greatest joys in life were her 3 children, as well as her 3 grandchildren.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. Monday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Lafayette. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday with visitation one hour prior at Grace Lutheran Church 102 Buckingham Drive, Lafayette, IN 47909, Pastors Daniel P. May and Ed Morrow officiating.In terment at Meadow View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Grace Lutheran Church or St. James Lutheran Church; envelopes available at the funeral home. Share memories and condolences online at www.soller-baker.com

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Mom-

I miss you so much, but I know you are in a better place now and not suffering anymore. You were the best Mom a son could ever ask for. We did the best we could to make your last few days here as comfortable as possible. I will always be thankful for those (3) days we got to spend together.

Don&t worry about Dad, he&s struggling with your loss, but is thankful for the life you had together. He&s tough and will get through this, it will just take time.

Also, just know that I will keep your memory alive with Adie through pictures and memories. I sure wish you could have made our wedding, but I know you will be with us in spirit and always looking over us.

I hope you&re having fun with your Parents and catching up with Sue, and make sure you let Rocco know that I miss him.

Thank you again for being the best Mom a guy could ever ask for. I Love you.

Your Loving Son,

Eric

Dear Mike, Steve, Eric and Adrienne,

I was so sad to read Gregg&s e-mail about the passing of Lucretta. She was much too young and she had another wedding to attend and more Grandchildren to meet! What a very lovely lady. I always enjoyed when I got to spend time with her on First Edition projects.

I&m sorry that I was unable to attend her services as I am in Colorado watching our three Granddaughter&s until school starts (We also have one named Addison!) Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. My heart goes out to you. I will call at the end of August when I get back home to see if there is anything that we can do for your family.

Lucretta, your wife, Mother and Grandmother, was a beautiful lady...inside and out! With my deepest sympathy, Mona Donat

Dear Mike and Steve,

I am so sorry to hear about your wife, and Steve your mother. There isn&t anything that I can say to help with the pain, just wanted you to know your in my thoughts and prayers. Susan Pickerill

Mike and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.