Delberta Joyce Strode
F, #11981
Last Edited=15 Oct 2025
- Relationships
- 5th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-granddaughter of John Hearn
Delberta Joyce Strode married Terry Hurley. Delberta Joyce Strode is the daughter of Delbert George Strode and Juanita M. Harn.
Ruth I. Strode
F, #9467, b. 2 May 1908, d. 30 June 1957
Last Edited=20 Feb 2024
Ruth I. Strode was born on 2 May 1908.1 She married Elbert L. Harn, son of Trebert Sloan Harn and Margaret E. Stuart, on 1 September 1944.1 Ruth I. Strode died on 30 June 1957 at age 49.1 She was buried at Harris Cemetery, Adair, McDonough Co., Illinois.1
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Ruth I (Strode) Harn, Memorial ID 162648248,
Birth: 2 May 1908
Death: 30 June 1957
Burial: Harris Cemetery, Adair, McDonough County, Illinois
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162648248/ruth-i-harn: accessed 10 April 2023), memorial page for Ruth I Strode Harn (2 May 1908–30 Jun 1957), Find a Grave Memorial ID 162648248, citing Harris Cemetery, Adair, McDonough County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Matt & Cindy Stribley (contributor 48999251).
Spouses
Elbert L. Harn 1909–1988 (m. 1944)
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2019/139/162648248_361382fc-160e-4ca4-afce-5a3f7968d2b4.jpeg,.
Eva Strohm
F, #1250, b. circa 1799, d. 16 May 1868
Last Edited=31 Dec 2024
Eva Strohm was born circa 1799 at Pennsylvania.1,2 She married Perry G. Harn, son of Greenbury Harn and Sarah Grimes, on 16 March 1818.3,4 Eva Strohm died on 16 May 1868.5,2
Children of Eva Strohm and Perry G. Harn
- David Harn b. 12 Mar 1819, d. 20 Feb 1869
- Sarah Harn+ b. 29 Jul 1820
- John Harn+ b. 7 Apr 1822, d. 11 Sep 1876
- William Harn b. 18 Mar 1824, d. 23 Sep 1828
- Mary Anne Harn+ b. 27 Oct 1826, d. 13 Jan 1915
- Robert Leo Harn+ b. 30 Apr 1829, d. 27 Dec 1868
- William Harn b. 31 Oct 1831, d. c Jun 1863
- Aden Green Harn+ b. 2 Jan 1834, d. 31 Jan 1904
- Elizabeth Harn b. 15 May 1837
- Morgan Harn+ b. 21 Sep 1838, d. 28 May 1908
Citations
- [S647] Letter from Mildred (Toland) Harn (P.O. Box 36, Mather, PA 15346) to Steven Harn REDMAN (1), Mar 1995; Steven Harn Redman (Steven Harn Redman, P.O. BOX 294, Lyman, WY).
- [S1714] Esther Oviedo-McCulley, From Heron to Harn - The Family Genealogy (Temecula, California: Omega Print and Copy Center, Sep 2000), pg. 160. Hereinafter cited as From Heron to Harn - The Family Genealogy.
- [S1714] Esther Oviedo-McCulley, From Heron to Harn - The Family Genealogy, pg. 160.
- [S53] Ellen Dorcas Harn, manuscript, abt 1893, Family History Library film number 1036595 for Family Group Sheets, Steven Harn Redman, Steven Harn Redman, P.O. BOX 294, Lyman, WY.
- [S646] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 19-21,23,26,30", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 91324). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595."
George Stroke1
M, #2488
Last Edited=28 Oct 2018
Citations
- [S788] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 189", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 91324). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595."
Ada M. Strole
F, #3555
Last Edited=28 Apr 1995
SOURCE: Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14. Ada M. Strole married Andrew H. Ruple, son of Andrew Jackson Ruple and Minerva Ashton, on 28 February 1892.1
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
Joan Victoria Strom
F, #11464, b. 13 August 1945, d. 17 August 2007
Last Edited=6 May 2025
Joan Victoria Strom was born on 13 August 1945 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.1,2 She married Larry Joseph Harn, son of Ralph H. Harn and Selma Storaasli, in November 1966.2 Joan Victoria Strom died on 17 August 2007 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 62.1,2
Joan Victoria Harn
Private Family Service: Will be held at a later date
Joan VictoriaHarn, age 62, of Miles City passed away peacefully on August 17, 2007 in Billings, Montana surrounded by her family.
Joan was born on August 13, 1945, the daughter of Roy and Mary Strom. Joan grew up in Seattle, Washington and also attended schools in Seattle. In November of 1966, she married LarryHarn. In 1969, they moved to Miles City and raised their two cherished children, Patrick and Lisa. During those years, Joan was employed at the Miles City Star, Stockman Bank, and Plains to Sea Constructions, until the time of her death. Her biggest enjoyment in life was spending time with her family.
She is survived by her son Patrick of Billings, MT and his children: Amber, Alisha and A.J. all of Miles City, MT and her daughter, Lisa Perkins of Miles City, MT and her children Renn and Richelle both of Miles City, MT and a step-son Matt of Seattle, WA.
https://stevensonfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/joan-victoria-harn/.2
She was buried Burial Details Unknown.1
Joan Victoria Harn
Private Family Service: Will be held at a later date
Joan VictoriaHarn, age 62, of Miles City passed away peacefully on August 17, 2007 in Billings, Montana surrounded by her family.
Joan was born on August 13, 1945, the daughter of Roy and Mary Strom. Joan grew up in Seattle, Washington and also attended schools in Seattle. In November of 1966, she married LarryHarn. In 1969, they moved to Miles City and raised their two cherished children, Patrick and Lisa. During those years, Joan was employed at the Miles City Star, Stockman Bank, and Plains to Sea Constructions, until the time of her death. Her biggest enjoyment in life was spending time with her family.
She is survived by her son Patrick of Billings, MT and his children: Amber, Alisha and A.J. all of Miles City, MT and her daughter, Lisa Perkins of Miles City, MT and her children Renn and Richelle both of Miles City, MT and a step-son Matt of Seattle, WA.
https://stevensonfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/joan-victoria-harn/.2
She was buried Burial Details Unknown.1
Children of Joan Victoria Strom and Larry Joseph Harn
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Joan Victoria Harn, Memorial ID 262427937,
Birth: 13 August 1945, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
Death: 17 August 2007, Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Burial
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/262427937/joan_victoria-harn: accessed May 3, 2025), memorial page for Joan Victoria Harn (13 Aug 1945–17 Aug 2007), Find a Grave Memorial ID 262427937; Burial Details Unknown; Maintained by MP (contributor 50553043).
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2023/355/262427937_4d831974-fdc9-49ab-bc9a-f2dc43d6a1a6.jpeg,. - [S3136] Joan Victoria Harn, Stevenson & Sons Funeral Homes (Montana), https://stevensonfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/joan-victoria-harn/, n/a. Hereinafter cited as Stevenson & Sons Funeral Homes (Montana).
David Jonathan Stromire1
M, #6102
Last Edited=21 Jan 2013
David Jonathan Stromire married Nikki Dianne Detwiler, daughter of John Henry Detwiler Jr. and Evelyn Claira Black, on 7 July 1990.1
Children of David Jonathan Stromire and Nikki Dianne Detwiler
Citations
- [S1959] Morgan Ryder, "EMAIL from Morgan Ryder 14Mar2011," e-mail message from e-mail address (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, 14 Mar 2011. Hereinafter cited as "EMAIL from Morgan Ryder 14Mar2011."
Jon David Stromire1
M, #6404
Last Edited=20 Mar 2011
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-grandson of Frank Sklenar
Citations
- [S1959] Morgan Ryder, "EMAIL from Morgan Ryder 14Mar2011," e-mail message from e-mail address (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, 14 Mar 2011. Hereinafter cited as "EMAIL from Morgan Ryder 14Mar2011."
Morgan Nicole Stromire1
F, #6407
Last Edited=20 Mar 2011
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-granddaughter of Frank Sklenar
Morgan Nicole Stromire is the daughter of David Jonathan Stromire and Nikki Dianne Detwiler.1 Morgan Nicole Stromire married Joseph Charles Ryder on 26 July 2002.1
Children of Morgan Nicole Stromire and Joseph Charles Ryder
Citations
- [S1959] Morgan Ryder, "EMAIL from Morgan Ryder 14Mar2011," e-mail message from e-mail address (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, 14 Mar 2011. Hereinafter cited as "EMAIL from Morgan Ryder 14Mar2011."
Whitney Shannon McKenzie Stromire1
F, #6405
Last Edited=20 Mar 2011
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-granddaughter of Frank Sklenar
Whitney Shannon McKenzie Stromire is the daughter of David Jonathan Stromire and Nikki Dianne Detwiler.1
Child of Whitney Shannon McKenzie Stromire
Citations
- [S1959] Morgan Ryder, "EMAIL from Morgan Ryder 14Mar2011," e-mail message from e-mail address (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, 14 Mar 2011. Hereinafter cited as "EMAIL from Morgan Ryder 14Mar2011."
Jeff Strothkamp
M, #11069
Last Edited=21 Mar 2025
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin of Terresa Ann Struck
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
2nd great-grandson of Henry Weidman
Julie Strothkamp
F, #11070
Last Edited=21 Mar 2025
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin of Terresa Ann Struck
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
2nd great-granddaughter of Henry Weidman
Lewis Henry Strothkamp
M, #11067, b. 14 October 1940, d. 2 June 2022
Last Edited=21 Mar 2025
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Terresa Ann Struck
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Great-grandson of Henry Weidman
Lewis Henry Strothkamp also went by the name of Lew. He was born on 14 October 1940 at Manchester, St. Louis Co., Missouri.1,2 He was the son of Louis F. Strothkamp and Evelyn D. Weidmann. Lewis Henry Strothkamp married Judith E. Eschenbrenner on 24 September 1965 at St. Joseph Church, Manchester, St. Louis Co., Missouri.2 Lewis Henry Strothkamp died on 2 June 2022 at Union, Franklin Co., Missouri, at age 81.1,2
Lewis "Lew" Strothkamp Obituary
Lewis “Lew” Henry Strothkamp of Union, MO was born October 14, 1940 in Manchester, MO; the son of Louis Strothkamp and his wife, Evelyn (nee Weidman). Lew passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the age of 81 years. He received his education from Coyle High School in Kirkwood. He was united in marriage to Judith Eschenbrenner on September 24, 1965 at St. Joseph Church in Manchester and two children blessed their union. The family made their home in Glencoe, and Lew moved to Union in 2006 after Judy’s passing in 1999. He was employed as a machinist at McDonnell Douglas before retiring in 1996. Lew was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Union. He enjoyed trap shooting, deer hunting, and golf. The time Lew cherished most was the time spent with family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Lew was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Strothkamp; his parents, Louis and Evelyn Strothkamp; and two brothers-in-law: Harold Eschenbrenner and Ronald Kerchoff.
He is survived by one son, Jeff Strothkamp and wife Leslie of Union; one daughter, Julie Stroup and husband Steve of Dublin, OH; four grandchildren: Michael (Jordan) Stroup, Brandon Stroup, Justin Stroup, and Nicholas Heibel; one great-grandchild, Henry Stroup; one sister, Carolyn “Babe’ Krieg and husband Glenn of Lafayette, LA; one sister-in-law, Diana Eschenbrenner of New Melle; four nephews: Louis (Tonya) Kerchoff, Scott Eschenbrenner, Todd Eschenbrenner, and Jon Eschenbrenner, and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation for Lew Strothkamp will be Thursday, June 9, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Funeral Mass will be Friday, June 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Church in Union, MO with Fr. Joe Post officiating.
Burial will be held privately at a later date at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Glencoe, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Immaculate Conception Church.
The Strothkamp Family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
https://www.oltmannfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Lewis-Lew-Strothkamp?obId=25026780.2
He was buried at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wildwood, St. Louis Co., Missouri.1
Lewis "Lew" Strothkamp Obituary
Lewis “Lew” Henry Strothkamp of Union, MO was born October 14, 1940 in Manchester, MO; the son of Louis Strothkamp and his wife, Evelyn (nee Weidman). Lew passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the age of 81 years. He received his education from Coyle High School in Kirkwood. He was united in marriage to Judith Eschenbrenner on September 24, 1965 at St. Joseph Church in Manchester and two children blessed their union. The family made their home in Glencoe, and Lew moved to Union in 2006 after Judy’s passing in 1999. He was employed as a machinist at McDonnell Douglas before retiring in 1996. Lew was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Union. He enjoyed trap shooting, deer hunting, and golf. The time Lew cherished most was the time spent with family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Lew was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Strothkamp; his parents, Louis and Evelyn Strothkamp; and two brothers-in-law: Harold Eschenbrenner and Ronald Kerchoff.
He is survived by one son, Jeff Strothkamp and wife Leslie of Union; one daughter, Julie Stroup and husband Steve of Dublin, OH; four grandchildren: Michael (Jordan) Stroup, Brandon Stroup, Justin Stroup, and Nicholas Heibel; one great-grandchild, Henry Stroup; one sister, Carolyn “Babe’ Krieg and husband Glenn of Lafayette, LA; one sister-in-law, Diana Eschenbrenner of New Melle; four nephews: Louis (Tonya) Kerchoff, Scott Eschenbrenner, Todd Eschenbrenner, and Jon Eschenbrenner, and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation for Lew Strothkamp will be Thursday, June 9, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
Funeral Mass will be Friday, June 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Church in Union, MO with Fr. Joe Post officiating.
Burial will be held privately at a later date at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Glencoe, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Immaculate Conception Church.
The Strothkamp Family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, MO.
https://www.oltmannfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Lewis-Lew-Strothkamp?obId=25026780.2
He was buried at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wildwood, St. Louis Co., Missouri.1
Children of Lewis Henry Strothkamp and Judith E. Eschenbrenner
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Lewis Henry “Lew” Strothkamp, Memorial ID 240875692,
Birth: 14 October 1940, Manchester, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
Death: 2 June 2022, Union, Franklin County, Missouri, USA
Burial: Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wildwood, St. Louis County, Missouri
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240875692/lewis_henry-strothkamp: accessed March 21, 2025), memorial page for Lewis Henry “Lew” Strothkamp (14 Oct 1940–2 Jun 2022), Find a Grave Memorial ID 240875692, citing Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wildwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Joe Koch (contributor 47720231).
Parents
Louis F. Strothkamp 1894–1977
Evelyn D. Weidmann Strothkamp 1896–1964
Spouses
Judith E Eschenbrenner Strothkamp 1942–1999 (m. 1965)
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2024/112/240875692_d31013b4-8f19-4c8d-9bf6-eab30d7a386b.jpeg,. - [S3084] Lewis "Lew" Strothkamp, Oltmann Funeral Home (Union, MO), https://www.oltmannfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Lewis-Lew-Strothkamp?obId=25026780, 04 jun 2022, n/a. Hereinafter cited as Oltmann Funeral Home.
Louis F. Strothkamp
M, #11066, b. 1 December 1894, d. 14 April 1977
Last Edited=21 Mar 2025
Louis F. Strothkamp married Evelyn D. Weidmann, daughter of Henry John Weidmann and Pauline Eschenbrenner. Louis F. Strothkamp was born on 1 December 1894.1 He died on 14 April 1977 at age 82.1 He was buried at St. Joseph Parish Cemetery, Manchester, St. Louis Co., Missouri.1
Child of Louis F. Strothkamp and Evelyn D. Weidmann
- Lewis Henry Strothkamp+ b. 14 Oct 1940, d. 2 Jun 2022
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Louis F. Strothkamp, Memorial ID 16873557,
Birth: 1 December 1894
Death: 14 April 1977
Burial: Saint Joseph Parish Cemetery, Manchester, St. Louis County, Missouri
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16873557/louis_f-strothkamp: accessed March 21, 2025), memorial page for Louis F. Strothkamp (1 Dec 1894–14 Apr 1977), Find a Grave Memorial ID 16873557, citing Saint Joseph Parish Cemetery, Manchester, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Brian Koenen (contributor 46912648).
Parents
Louis E. Strothkamp 1868–1939
Henrietta L. Becker Strothkamp 1870–1952
Spouses
Evelyn D. Weidmann Strothkamp 1896–1964
Siblings
Matilda Strothkamp Ruppel 1892–1974
Ursula D. Strothkamp Stahl 1896–1953
Albinus J. Strothkamp 1898–1976
Harry L. Strothkamp 1900–1972
Emil H. Strothkamp 1902–1953
Children
Lewis Henry "Lew" Strothkamp 1940–2022
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2012/11/16873557_132643208033.jpg,.
Albert Ernesto Struck
M, #10092, b. September 1954, d. 1 December 2023
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin of Terresa Ann Struck
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
Albert Ernesto Struck was born in September 1954. He was the son of Bernabe P. Struck and Dolores Frances Trujillo. Albert Ernesto Struck married Doris (?) circa 1978. Albert Ernesto Struck lived in May 2004 at Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.1 He died on 1 December 2023 at Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico, at age 69.2
Albert Ernesto Struck
Albert Ernesto Struck, 69 of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on December 1, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dolores and Bernabe Struck; sister Martie Struck Miera; grandparents Meliton & Elena Trujillo and Meliton and Clorinda Struck; in-laws, Bernadino & Roselia Vigil; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Albert is survived by his wife of 45 years, Doris Struck; his beloved daughters, Sofia Vigil (Steven), Elena Struck Flores (Teodoro), and Patricia Struck. He had 6 grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as “PA”. Alicia Rose Vigil, lovingly known as “Chopa #1”, Alexis Erica Flores, lovingly known as “Chopa #2”, or “Dos”, Julianna Christina Dolores Flores, lovingly known as “Flowers” or “Flower Child”, Samuel Joshua Albert Vigil, lovingly known as “Chopo”, Daniel Isaiah Vigil, lovingly known as “Dan the Man”, and Avah Erin Flores, lovingly known as “the little one”. He is also survived by his siblings, Frank Struck, Orlinda Struck, Bernadette Chavez (James), Bernabe Struck, Jr. and Robert Gaitlin (Lettie); in-laws, Jessie Miera, Bobby Vigil (Carol), Clarence Vigil (Sandra), Antonio Vigil (Anna) and Del Velasquez (Eloisa); plus nieces and nephews; uncles and aunts Meliton Struck (Lucille), Stephen Trujillo (Diana), Meliton Trujillo (Louise) and Jake Trujillo; as well as many cousins who he loved and many, many friends.
Albert was an outstanding athlete at Taos High School, and an avid Taos Tiger fan, rarely missing a game. He supported all Taos High athletes. His sports legacy will live on through his grandchildren.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army, with the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry. He was highly commended by his superior officers and commanders, serving in the infantry as both a gunner and clerk. He was a loyal soldier who served in Korea.
In his later years, Albert took up the hobby of cane making, which he enjoyed gifting to family and friends, or any one in need.
Albert was known as a very kind man with large hands. He was rich in family and friends and would go out of his way to say hello or reach out to call or to check in on you. Our gentle giant had a very generous heart who cared for so many. Our lives were forever touched to have known him. Thank you for being an exceptional human being and for being the BEST Husband, Father and Grandfather. Albert was also an amazing Brother, Uncle and Friend.
Rosary will be recited on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 7pm at San Francisco de Asis Catholic church. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 10am at San Francisco de Asis Catholic church, with burial to follow at St. Francis Cemetery in Ranchos de Taos.
The family of Albert Ernesto Struck has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 866-657-4019 www.devargastaos.com
https://www.devargastaos.com/obituaries/albert-struck.2
He was buried on 18 December 2023 at St. Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.
Albert Ernesto Struck
Albert Ernesto Struck, 69 of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on December 1, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dolores and Bernabe Struck; sister Martie Struck Miera; grandparents Meliton & Elena Trujillo and Meliton and Clorinda Struck; in-laws, Bernadino & Roselia Vigil; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Albert is survived by his wife of 45 years, Doris Struck; his beloved daughters, Sofia Vigil (Steven), Elena Struck Flores (Teodoro), and Patricia Struck. He had 6 grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as “PA”. Alicia Rose Vigil, lovingly known as “Chopa #1”, Alexis Erica Flores, lovingly known as “Chopa #2”, or “Dos”, Julianna Christina Dolores Flores, lovingly known as “Flowers” or “Flower Child”, Samuel Joshua Albert Vigil, lovingly known as “Chopo”, Daniel Isaiah Vigil, lovingly known as “Dan the Man”, and Avah Erin Flores, lovingly known as “the little one”. He is also survived by his siblings, Frank Struck, Orlinda Struck, Bernadette Chavez (James), Bernabe Struck, Jr. and Robert Gaitlin (Lettie); in-laws, Jessie Miera, Bobby Vigil (Carol), Clarence Vigil (Sandra), Antonio Vigil (Anna) and Del Velasquez (Eloisa); plus nieces and nephews; uncles and aunts Meliton Struck (Lucille), Stephen Trujillo (Diana), Meliton Trujillo (Louise) and Jake Trujillo; as well as many cousins who he loved and many, many friends.
Albert was an outstanding athlete at Taos High School, and an avid Taos Tiger fan, rarely missing a game. He supported all Taos High athletes. His sports legacy will live on through his grandchildren.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army, with the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry. He was highly commended by his superior officers and commanders, serving in the infantry as both a gunner and clerk. He was a loyal soldier who served in Korea.
In his later years, Albert took up the hobby of cane making, which he enjoyed gifting to family and friends, or any one in need.
Albert was known as a very kind man with large hands. He was rich in family and friends and would go out of his way to say hello or reach out to call or to check in on you. Our gentle giant had a very generous heart who cared for so many. Our lives were forever touched to have known him. Thank you for being an exceptional human being and for being the BEST Husband, Father and Grandfather. Albert was also an amazing Brother, Uncle and Friend.
Rosary will be recited on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 7pm at San Francisco de Asis Catholic church. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 10am at San Francisco de Asis Catholic church, with burial to follow at St. Francis Cemetery in Ranchos de Taos.
The family of Albert Ernesto Struck has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 866-657-4019 www.devargastaos.com
https://www.devargastaos.com/obituaries/albert-struck.2
He was buried on 18 December 2023 at St. Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.
Children of Albert Ernesto Struck and Doris (?)
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Dolores Frances (Trujillo) Struck, Memorial ID 214140651,
Birth: 6 October 1932
Death: 21 May 2004
Burial: Saint Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214140651/dolores_frances-struck: accessed May 2, 2024), memorial page for Dolores Frances Trujillo Struck (6 Oct 1932–21 May 2004), Find a Grave Memorial ID 214140651, citing Saint Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by Taos Mountain Chapter - DAR (contributor 47156188).
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2020/219/214140651_5846696f-1482-4d4e-81be-ba4de0916b5b.jpeg,. - [S3410] Albert Ernesto Struck, De Vargas Funeral Home of Taos (Taos, NM), https://www.devargastaos.com/obituaries/albert-struck, 03 Dec 2023, n/a. Hereinafter cited as De Vargas Funeral Home of Taos.
Albert Joseph Struck
M, #11715, b. 16 January 1917, d. July 1981
Last Edited=17 Aug 2025
- Relationships
- 1st cousin 2 times removed of Terresa Ann Struck
1st cousin 3 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
Albert Joseph Struck was born on 16 January 1917 at Ranchos De Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico. He was the son of Jose Wallace Struck and Procopia Sandoval. Albert Joseph Struck died in July 1981 at Annapolis, Ann Arundel Co., Maryland, at age 64.
Arthur Struck
M, #12371
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin of Terresa Ann Struck
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
Barbara Struck
F, #12402
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Terresa Ann Struck
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
2nd great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
Barbara Struck is the daughter of Jose Salomon Struck and Theodora (?) Barbara Struck married male Larson.
Bernabe Struck Jr.
M, #10099
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin of Terresa Ann Struck
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
Bernabe P. Struck
M, #10087, b. 17 November 1930, d. 8 June 2020
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Terresa Ann Struck
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
2nd great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
Bernabe P. Struck married Dolores Frances Trujillo. Bernabe P. Struck was born on 17 November 1930 at Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.1 He was the son of Meliton Struck and Clorinda Martinez. Bernabe P. Struck lived in August 2005 at Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico.2 He died on 8 June 2020 at Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico, at age 89.1 He was buried at St. Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.1
Children of Bernabe P. Struck and Dolores Frances Trujillo
- Albert Ernesto Struck+ b. Sep 1954, d. 1 Dec 2023
- Bernadette Struck
- Frank Struck
- Orlinda Struck
- Marcella Struck+ b. 29 Dec 1961, d. 10 Mar 2012
- Bernabe Struck Jr.
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Bernabe P. Struck, Memorial ID 211239821,
Birth: 17 November 1930, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, USA
Death: 8 June 2020, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, USA
Burial: Saint Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211239821/bernabe_p-struck: accessed December 3, 2025), memorial page for Bernabe P. Struck (17 Nov 1930–8 Jun 2020), Find a Grave Memorial ID 211239821, citing Saint Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by Chris Pederson (contributor 49611503).
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2023/298/211239821_0ad26ba7-a099-4630-aa23-9c36721d54e7.jpeg?v=1698207167,. - [S3408] Willie Struck, The Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, New Mexico), newspapers.com, 18 August 2005, C002. Hereinafter cited as The Santa Fe New Mexican.
Bernadette Struck
F, #10096
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin of Terresa Ann Struck
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
Bernadette Struck married James Chavez. Bernadette Struck is the daughter of Bernabe P. Struck and Dolores Frances Trujillo.
Betty William Struck
F, #4579, b. 22 January 1930, d. 21 February 2015
Last Edited=1 Nov 2025
- Relationships
- Aunt of Terresa Ann Struck
Grandaunt of Kristin Lynn Legerski
2nd great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
Great-granddaughter of Jose Tranquilino Trujillo
Betty William Struck was born on 22 January 1930 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.1,2 She was the daughter of William Ismael Struck and Cleofitas Trujillo. Betty William Struck graduated in 1948 at Natrona High School, Natrona Co., Wyoming.1 She married Robert Stanley Johnson Sr. on 5 November 1949 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.3 Betty William Struck and Robert Stanley Johnson Sr. were divorced. Betty William Struck married Harold Edward McMackin on 24 November 1961 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming. Betty William Struck and Harold Edward McMackin were divorced on 8 May 1963 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming. Betty William Struck married Mervyn Tate Howell on 1 August 1969 at Uinta Co., Wyoming.1 Betty William Struck and Mervyn Tate Howell were divorced in February 1971 at Wyoming. Betty William Struck lived in May 2013 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming. She was cremated at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.1 She died on 21 February 2015 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, at age 85.1,2 The cause of death was Alzheimer’s disease.1
Betty W. Howell (January 22, 1930 – February 21, 2015)
Posted by: 4news in Obituaries March 3, 2015
Betty W. Howell - Sweetwater County Obituaries
Betty W. Howell, 85 of Rock Springs, Wyoming passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at her home. She was a resident of Rock Springs and a former long-time resident of Casper, WY. Mrs. Howell died following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Betty was born January 22, 1930 in Casper, WY. She attended schools in Casper and graduated from Natrona High School in 1948.
Betty married Robert S Johnson and had three children Robert S, William J, and John R Johnson. Betty and Robert eventually divorced and she later married Ed McMackin and they had one daughter, Carrie Lynn.
Betty was employed by Mountain Bell Telephone Company where she started as a switch board operator working her way into a front office position. She was one of two women that were offered positions with the company that were considered a “man’s position” at the time. They were also the first to receive equal pay to their counterparts. She retired with Mountain Bell as a Second Level Supervisor.
Betty believed that her sons should have the opportunity to hunt and fish, and she took her sons and nephews fishing and camping when they were younger. She continued to hunt and fish with her sons even as they became adults. She loved deer and antelope hunting on the prairie as well as elk hunting in the mountains with her brother, sons, and grandchildren. She also loved going fishing in Wyoming’s mountain streams and lakes, and she even made it to Canadian waters. Betty also adored her opportunity to be a mother to her daughter, and she enjoyed doing things with her including shopping and helping her excel in her school activities.
Betty loved to travel and she enjoyed visits to California, Las Vegas, and it wasn’t unusual to find her in Deadwood, SD playing a slot machine. After her retirement she even traveled to Atlanta, GA where she visited the Coca-Cola factory and had wonderful stories of her trip to share with her children and grandchildren.
Betty had an unselfish and endless love for her family. She would travel near and far to watch the events that her grandchildren participated in including basketball, wrestling, and hockey. All of her grandchildren brought her great joy, and she would hold her grandbabies for hours.
Betty is survived by three of her four children, Robert S (Ava) Johnson of Recluse, WY, William J Johnson of Rock Springs, WY, and Carrie L (David) Lee of Casper, WY. Twelve grandchildren, (Robert) Stacy, Wes, Rebecca, John, (William) Shawn, Ryan, Joshua, Christian, Gabriel, Jordan, (Carrie) Austin, Aubree. Seventeen great grandchildren, sister Viola Bullington, sister-in-law Georgia Fay Struck, and numerous great nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs, Wyoming. A Parish Rosary will be recited at 6:00 P.M. Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Friday one hour prior to the rosary and on Saturday morning at the Church, one hour prior to services.
http://wyo4news.com/obituaries-2/betty-w-howell-january-22-1930-february-21-2015/.1
She was buried on 7 March 2015 at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, Plot: KENDALL_39_2_3.1,2
Betty W. Howell (January 22, 1930 – February 21, 2015)
Posted by: 4news in Obituaries March 3, 2015
Betty W. Howell - Sweetwater County Obituaries
Betty W. Howell, 85 of Rock Springs, Wyoming passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at her home. She was a resident of Rock Springs and a former long-time resident of Casper, WY. Mrs. Howell died following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Betty was born January 22, 1930 in Casper, WY. She attended schools in Casper and graduated from Natrona High School in 1948.
Betty married Robert S Johnson and had three children Robert S, William J, and John R Johnson. Betty and Robert eventually divorced and she later married Ed McMackin and they had one daughter, Carrie Lynn.
Betty was employed by Mountain Bell Telephone Company where she started as a switch board operator working her way into a front office position. She was one of two women that were offered positions with the company that were considered a “man’s position” at the time. They were also the first to receive equal pay to their counterparts. She retired with Mountain Bell as a Second Level Supervisor.
Betty believed that her sons should have the opportunity to hunt and fish, and she took her sons and nephews fishing and camping when they were younger. She continued to hunt and fish with her sons even as they became adults. She loved deer and antelope hunting on the prairie as well as elk hunting in the mountains with her brother, sons, and grandchildren. She also loved going fishing in Wyoming’s mountain streams and lakes, and she even made it to Canadian waters. Betty also adored her opportunity to be a mother to her daughter, and she enjoyed doing things with her including shopping and helping her excel in her school activities.
Betty loved to travel and she enjoyed visits to California, Las Vegas, and it wasn’t unusual to find her in Deadwood, SD playing a slot machine. After her retirement she even traveled to Atlanta, GA where she visited the Coca-Cola factory and had wonderful stories of her trip to share with her children and grandchildren.
Betty had an unselfish and endless love for her family. She would travel near and far to watch the events that her grandchildren participated in including basketball, wrestling, and hockey. All of her grandchildren brought her great joy, and she would hold her grandbabies for hours.
Betty is survived by three of her four children, Robert S (Ava) Johnson of Recluse, WY, William J Johnson of Rock Springs, WY, and Carrie L (David) Lee of Casper, WY. Twelve grandchildren, (Robert) Stacy, Wes, Rebecca, John, (William) Shawn, Ryan, Joshua, Christian, Gabriel, Jordan, (Carrie) Austin, Aubree. Seventeen great grandchildren, sister Viola Bullington, sister-in-law Georgia Fay Struck, and numerous great nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs, Wyoming. A Parish Rosary will be recited at 6:00 P.M. Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Friday one hour prior to the rosary and on Saturday morning at the Church, one hour prior to services.
http://wyo4news.com/obituaries-2/betty-w-howell-january-22-1930-february-21-2015/.1
She was buried on 7 March 2015 at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, Plot: KENDALL_39_2_3.1,2
Children of Betty William Struck and Robert Stanley Johnson Sr.
Child of Betty William Struck and Harold Edward McMackin
Citations
- [S2346] Betty W. Howell (January 22, 1930 – February 21, 2015), Wyoming 4 News, http://wyo4news.com/obituaries-2/betty-w-howell-january-22-1930-february-21-2015/, 03 Mar 2015, n/a. Hereinafter cited as Wyoming 4 News.
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Betty William (Struck) Howell, Memorial ID 160073293,
Birth: 22 January 1930, Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, USA
Death: 21 February 2015, Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA
Burial: Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160073293/betty_william-howell: accessed November 1, 2025), memorial page for Betty William Struck Howell (22 Jan 1930–21 Feb 2015), Find a Grave Memorial ID 160073293, citing Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA; Maintained by Angela Cable (contributor 47277708).
Parents
William Ismael Struck 1904–1946
Freda Trujillo Struck 1909–1991
Spouses
Robert Stanley Johnson Sr 1927–2005 (m. 1949)
Harold Edward McMackin 1939–2006 (m. 1961)
Mervyn Tate "Mert" Howell 1934–2008 (m. 1969)
Siblings
Viola Virginia "Vi" Struck Bullington 1929–2018
George Struck 1931–2014
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2021/68/160073293_5e39816e-9a31-4d73-a518-787965b28620.jpeg,. - [S2836] Wyoming, U.S., Marriage Records, 1869-1971: Wyoming State Archives; Cheyenne, WY, USA; County Marriage Records Through 1908
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Wyoming, U.S., Marriage Records, 1869-1971 (database on-line) Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.
Original data: Wyoming Marriage, Death, and Divorce Indices. Wyoming State Archives. Cheyenne, WY., Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah. Hereinafter cited as Wyoming, U.S., Marriage Records, 1869-1971.
- [S2242] Struck, census, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah, Ancestry.com website, 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Betty Struck
Age: 10
Estimated birth year: abt 1930
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Wyoming
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Casper, Natrona, Wyoming
Street: North Kimball
House Number: 702 Rear
Inferred Residence in 1935: Casper, Natrona, Wyoming
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 14B
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Household Members:
Name Age
William Struck 35
Freda Struck 31
Viola Struck 11
Betty Struck 10
George Struck 8
Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Casper, Natrona, Wyoming; Roll: T627_4573; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 13-9.
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
Bonnie Lynn Struck
F, #4512
Last Edited=6 Aug 2025
- Relationships
- Sister of Terresa Ann Struck
Mother of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
2nd great-granddaughter of Jose Tranquilino Trujillo
2nd great-granddaughter of Henry Weidman
4th great-granddaughter of Emanuel Warfel
Bonnie Lynn Struck is the daughter of George William Struck and Georgia Fay Warfel. Bonnie Lynn Struck married Robert Patrick Legerski, son of Joseph Julius Legerski and Edith Mae Lucas, on 4 June 1977 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.1
Children of Bonnie Lynn Struck and Robert Patrick Legerski
Citations
- [S2790] Robert Patrick Legerski, Vase Funeral Home, Rock Springs,WY, https://www.vasefuneralhomes.com/obituary/robert-legerski, 21 Apr 2023, n/a. Hereinafter cited as Vase Funeral Home.
Cecilia F. Struck
F, #10083, b. 4 March 1924, d. 2 March 2016
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Terresa Ann Struck
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
2nd great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
Cecilia F. Struck was born on 4 March 1924 at Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.1 She was the daughter of Meliton Struck and Clorinda Martinez.
Cecilia F Jimenez enlisted into the Womens Army Corps during World War II on 17 March 1944, service number A-816068. Cecilia F. Struck married male Jimenez. Cecilia F. Struck lived in August 2005 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico.2 She died on 2 March 2016 at Edgewood, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico, at age 91.1 She was buried at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico.1
Cecilia F Jimenez enlisted into the Womens Army Corps during World War II on 17 March 1944, service number A-816068. Cecilia F. Struck married male Jimenez. Cecilia F. Struck lived in August 2005 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico.2 She died on 2 March 2016 at Edgewood, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico, at age 91.1 She was buried at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico.1
Children of Cecilia F. Struck and male Jimenez
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Cecilia F (Struck) Jimenez, Memorial ID 159044630,
Birth: 4 March 1924, Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, USA
Death: 2 March 2016, Edgewood, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA
Burial: Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159044630/cecilia_f-jimenez: accessed May 2, 2024), memorial page for Cecilia F Struck Jimenez (4 Mar 1924–2 Mar 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 159044630, citing Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by Graveyard Walker (contributor 47314881).
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2016/97/159044630_1460031745.jpg,. - [S3408] Willie Struck, The Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, New Mexico), newspapers.com, 18 August 2005, C002. Hereinafter cited as The Santa Fe New Mexican.
Charlene Struck
F, #12398
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Terresa Ann Struck
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
2nd great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
Charlene Struck is the daughter of Jose Salomon Struck and Theodora (?) Charlene Struck married Gilbert Labadie.
Charles Struck
M, #12375
Last Edited=3 Dec 2025
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin of Terresa Ann Struck
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
Cora Struck
F, #10659, b. circa 1924, d. 9 September 2000
Last Edited=7 Jan 2025
- Relationships
- 1st cousin 2 times removed of Terresa Ann Struck
1st cousin 3 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Great-granddaughter of George Wilhelm Struck
Cora Struck was born circa 1924 at New Mexico. She was the daughter of Fidel Struck and Marina Salazar. Cora Struck died on 9 September 2000 at Raton, Colfax Co., New Mexico.
Daniel David Struck
M, #4511
Last Edited=5 Mar 2025
- Relationships
- Brother of Terresa Ann Struck
Uncle of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
2nd great-grandson of Jose Tranquilino Trujillo
2nd great-grandson of Henry Weidman
4th great-grandson of Emanuel Warfel
David Dean Struck
M, #4515, b. 2 September 1970, d. 3 January 2007
Last Edited=9 Aug 2023
- Relationships
- Brother of Terresa Ann Struck
Uncle of Kristin Lynn Legerski
3rd great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
2nd great-grandson of Jose Tranquilino Trujillo
2nd great-grandson of Henry Weidman
4th great-grandson of Emanuel Warfel
David Dean Struck was born on 2 September 1970 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.1 He was the son of George William Struck and Georgia Fay Warfel. David Dean Struck was never married.
'He was their angel'
By LAURIE CREASY
Star-Tribune staff writer
David Dean Struck was the most eloquent of teachers, though he never spoke.
"David was totally reliant on other people's care," says Sue Pavelik, a former nursing manager at Southwest Wyoming Rehabilitation Center in Rock Springs, where David lived until his death on Jan. 3. "And yet he taught me more about life than anyone except my own child. In his world, we were the different ones."
He needed patience as others fed, bathed and clothed him. He needed creativity in order to make his needs known.
"He almost walked, but he never talked," his mother, Fay Struck, recalls. "He communicated with his eyes, and you just knew what he was thinking. You wanted to do for him."
If he was happy, Sue said, David would rock back and forth contentedly. If he was uncomfortable, his eyes would get wide or he would squirm.
David was a beautiful young man. "He had the thickest black hair I've ever seen," Sue recalls, likening it to the hair on one of her childhood dolls. "He had big brown eyes and thick, thick, thick black eyebrows. He was George's clone."
Despite his normal birth, the Strucks realized David wasn't like other children. University of Utah doctors diagnosed brain damage -- but could not pinpoint the cause. They could do nothing.
Besides, they told the Strucks, children like David usually died before the age of 3.
"We had him for almost 37 years," Fay says.
The Strucks brought their son home and lavished love on him. They took him everywhere, even on camping trips. "He was such a cuddly little thing," Fay remembers.
He lived with them for 12 years, but it couldn't last.
"He just got too big to lift," Fay says. She and George sent him to the Wyoming State Training School at Lander, where he lived for 19 years. Fay and George visited him there two or three times a month. The school was good for David, she remembers; the staff took him camping and horseback riding, and he made many friends.
Befriending David was easy. Something about him drew people, even strangers. "There was nobody that didn't like him. He had a very contagious smile," Sue recalls, "and when his parents came into the room, he lit up."
As Fay and George aged, the trip became harder on them.
"We started missing him a little too much," Fay says, "so we brought him home. He was still the same sweet little guy." They moved him into the rehabilitation center.
When Sue first met the Strucks, she says, "I thought, 'My God, I'm never going to be able to please these people!' Then I realized they wanted things to be a certain way because they loved him so much. He has an amazing family."
One client at the center made sure he had one of her stuffed animals every day. "She mothered him to death," Sue recalls. Another kissed him on the head every time he passed.
David fell ill often, and sometimes he had to be fed through a tube. Sue recalls reintroducing him to solid food, an applesauce-consistency concoction the staff wasn't sure he would like. He rolled it around in his mouth, tasting and testing. "Then he let out a cry and made this wonderful face," Sue says. "He was so excited -- like a baby bird opening its mouth for a worm."
Time after time, David bounced back from bouts of pneumonia. His caregivers got so used to his resiliency that when he finally succumbed, they were shocked.
At the viewing, one caregiver fell apart. Another -- pregnant at the time -- drove in from Salt Lake City for the viewing, then drove back the same night. "There was a lot of laughter ... and a lot of tears," Sue says of the viewing.
"He did more for everyone than they realized," Fay says, then adds, "He did more for us than we realized."
"I think about him every day," Sue confesses. "He was sent to teach the rest of us."
He was George's best buddy. He was Fay's pride and joy.
Sue sums it up best: "He was their angel."2 He died on 3 January 2007 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, at age 36.1
DAVID DEAN STRUCK
ROCK SPRINGS David Dean Struck died Wednesday, Jan 3, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County of respiratory complications.
He was born Sept. 2, 1970, in Rock Springs. He was one of the first students at the Child Development Center, which he attended for eight years. He was taught by Karen Oldfield for one year. He then moved to the Wyoming State Training School in Lander where he lived for 19 years. He then moved back to Rock Springs and resided at the Southwest Wyoming Rehabilitation Center until the time of his death.
Survivors include his parents, George and Fay Struck of Rock Springs; one brother, Dan Struck of Van Nuys, Calif; three sisters, Bonnie Legerski and husband Bob of Rock Springs, Terri Redman and husband Steve of Layton, Utah, and Susan Nichols and husband Steve of Rock Springs; three nephews, Matt Legerski of Salt Lake City and Philip Trujillo-Nichols and Dan Nichols, both of Rock Springs; one niece, Kristin of Laramie; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William and Freda Struck; and his maternal grandparents, George and Mildred Warfel.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs.
The Rev. Carl Beavers will officiate. Interment will be in the St. Josephs Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday at the Vase Chapel from 6-8 p.m. and again at the chapel on Monday morning until time of funeral services. Pallbearers include Dan Struck, Steve Nichols, Bob Legerski, Matt Legerski, Phillip Nichols, Dan Nichols and Steve Redman. Honorary pallbearers include, George Bullington and Buddy Kaumo.3
He was buried on 8 January 2007 at Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.1
'He was their angel'
By LAURIE CREASY
Star-Tribune staff writer
David Dean Struck was the most eloquent of teachers, though he never spoke.
"David was totally reliant on other people's care," says Sue Pavelik, a former nursing manager at Southwest Wyoming Rehabilitation Center in Rock Springs, where David lived until his death on Jan. 3. "And yet he taught me more about life than anyone except my own child. In his world, we were the different ones."
He needed patience as others fed, bathed and clothed him. He needed creativity in order to make his needs known.
"He almost walked, but he never talked," his mother, Fay Struck, recalls. "He communicated with his eyes, and you just knew what he was thinking. You wanted to do for him."
If he was happy, Sue said, David would rock back and forth contentedly. If he was uncomfortable, his eyes would get wide or he would squirm.
David was a beautiful young man. "He had the thickest black hair I've ever seen," Sue recalls, likening it to the hair on one of her childhood dolls. "He had big brown eyes and thick, thick, thick black eyebrows. He was George's clone."
Despite his normal birth, the Strucks realized David wasn't like other children. University of Utah doctors diagnosed brain damage -- but could not pinpoint the cause. They could do nothing.
Besides, they told the Strucks, children like David usually died before the age of 3.
"We had him for almost 37 years," Fay says.
The Strucks brought their son home and lavished love on him. They took him everywhere, even on camping trips. "He was such a cuddly little thing," Fay remembers.
He lived with them for 12 years, but it couldn't last.
"He just got too big to lift," Fay says. She and George sent him to the Wyoming State Training School at Lander, where he lived for 19 years. Fay and George visited him there two or three times a month. The school was good for David, she remembers; the staff took him camping and horseback riding, and he made many friends.
Befriending David was easy. Something about him drew people, even strangers. "There was nobody that didn't like him. He had a very contagious smile," Sue recalls, "and when his parents came into the room, he lit up."
As Fay and George aged, the trip became harder on them.
"We started missing him a little too much," Fay says, "so we brought him home. He was still the same sweet little guy." They moved him into the rehabilitation center.
When Sue first met the Strucks, she says, "I thought, 'My God, I'm never going to be able to please these people!' Then I realized they wanted things to be a certain way because they loved him so much. He has an amazing family."
One client at the center made sure he had one of her stuffed animals every day. "She mothered him to death," Sue recalls. Another kissed him on the head every time he passed.
David fell ill often, and sometimes he had to be fed through a tube. Sue recalls reintroducing him to solid food, an applesauce-consistency concoction the staff wasn't sure he would like. He rolled it around in his mouth, tasting and testing. "Then he let out a cry and made this wonderful face," Sue says. "He was so excited -- like a baby bird opening its mouth for a worm."
Time after time, David bounced back from bouts of pneumonia. His caregivers got so used to his resiliency that when he finally succumbed, they were shocked.
At the viewing, one caregiver fell apart. Another -- pregnant at the time -- drove in from Salt Lake City for the viewing, then drove back the same night. "There was a lot of laughter ... and a lot of tears," Sue says of the viewing.
"He did more for everyone than they realized," Fay says, then adds, "He did more for us than we realized."
"I think about him every day," Sue confesses. "He was sent to teach the rest of us."
He was George's best buddy. He was Fay's pride and joy.
Sue sums it up best: "He was their angel."2 He died on 3 January 2007 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, at age 36.1
DAVID DEAN STRUCK
ROCK SPRINGS David Dean Struck died Wednesday, Jan 3, 2007, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County of respiratory complications.
He was born Sept. 2, 1970, in Rock Springs. He was one of the first students at the Child Development Center, which he attended for eight years. He was taught by Karen Oldfield for one year. He then moved to the Wyoming State Training School in Lander where he lived for 19 years. He then moved back to Rock Springs and resided at the Southwest Wyoming Rehabilitation Center until the time of his death.
Survivors include his parents, George and Fay Struck of Rock Springs; one brother, Dan Struck of Van Nuys, Calif; three sisters, Bonnie Legerski and husband Bob of Rock Springs, Terri Redman and husband Steve of Layton, Utah, and Susan Nichols and husband Steve of Rock Springs; three nephews, Matt Legerski of Salt Lake City and Philip Trujillo-Nichols and Dan Nichols, both of Rock Springs; one niece, Kristin of Laramie; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William and Freda Struck; and his maternal grandparents, George and Mildred Warfel.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs.
The Rev. Carl Beavers will officiate. Interment will be in the St. Josephs Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday at the Vase Chapel from 6-8 p.m. and again at the chapel on Monday morning until time of funeral services. Pallbearers include Dan Struck, Steve Nichols, Bob Legerski, Matt Legerski, Phillip Nichols, Dan Nichols and Steve Redman. Honorary pallbearers include, George Bullington and Buddy Kaumo.3
He was buried on 8 January 2007 at Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.1
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), David Dean Struck, Memorial ID 76696855,
Birth: 2 September 1970, Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA
Death: 3 January 2007, Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA
Burial: Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 20 April 2021), memorial page for David Dean Struck (2 Sep 1970–3 Jan 2007), Find a Grave Memorial no. 76696855, citing Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA; Maintained by Angela Cable (contributor 47277708).
Parents George Struck 1931–2014,. - [S1783] 'He was their angel' - David Dean Struck, Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY, 01 Feb 2007. Hereinafter cited as Casper Star Tribune.
- [S1771] Rock Springs Rocket Miner Newspaper, online http://www.rocketminer.com, Obituary for David Dean Struck, published on 05 Jan 2007. Hereinafter cited as Rock Springs Rocket Miner Newspaper.
David Gilbert Struck
M, #9238, b. circa 1909
Last Edited=2 May 2024
- Relationships
- 1st cousin 2 times removed of Terresa Ann Struck
1st cousin 3 times removed of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Great-grandson of George Wilhelm Struck
David Gilbert Struck was born circa 1909 at New Mexico. He was the son of Francisco Grant Struck and Rumalda Aragon.