Earl Strupp
EARL SYLVESTER STRUPP, age 87, of Big Flats, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family.
Memorial services will be 4:00 p.m., Saturday, October 12th, 2013 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Sam Downey will officiate. Military honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held Saturday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.
He was born June 22, 1926 in the Town of Addison, WI to Joseph and Isabellia (nee Greiner) Strupp. He entered the military August 25, 1945 and was stationed in England and Germany. He was honorably discharge, February 2, 1947. He married Ruth, “Eileen”, Zernia on April 1, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI. They lived in Hartford and then Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Earl and Eileen moved their family to Kohlsville, Town of Wayne were they owned and operated a farm in 1966. Earl was President, owner and manager of the South Side Auto Body for over 30 years and Vice President of the Allenton Auto Body for 1 year until he retired in 1989. Earl and Eileen then moved to the Town of Big Flats, Adams Co. WI, where he managed Strupp’s Polled Hereford Farm before retiring.
In 1990 Earl became 1st Supervisor of the Town of Big Flats for 4 years. On 15 Nov 1994 Earl took on the position of Chairman of the Town of Big Flats and until he retired. He was a Captain of the Big Flats Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 200 and The Moose Lodge of West Bend and a member of the Salvation Army. He is a past President of the Allenton Snow Pacers Snowmobile Club, The Washington Co. Snowmobile Association, and the Black Jacket Company Riders Motorcycle Club of Milwaukee. He initiated the use of ATV trails in the Town of Big Flats, WI. He had raced motorcycles for few years on tracks in Wisconsin and in other states winning many trophies. He was also a past member of the Kohlsville Volunteer Fire Department.
Earl enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchild. He loved to fishing, hunting, and farming. He enjoyed making a garden every year and was very proud that he didn’t have one weed in his garden. He was quick with a story or joke that always made people laugh and he loved to sing. He was very creative and loved making things by hand from things he had around the yard. Earl enjoyed helping his neighbors and friends and did so whenever anyone was in need.
Survivors include; his wife, Ruth “Eileen” Strupp, son, Douglas Strupp (Pat Strupp) of Allenton/Big Flats, WI. Two daughters; Marlene Ziemer of Hartford and Deborah Strupp of the Town of Big Flats. Three grandchildren, Carey Hodson, Dana (Chris) Hofmeister, and Chris Strupp. Great-grandchildren; Kayla, Abigail and Samuel Nagrocki, Heidi and Adler Hofmeister; great-great-granddaughter, Ella Lynn Olsen; Sister-in-laws, Audrey and Rita Strupp, Delores Fisher, Dorothy Zernia-Genet. Brothers-in-laws; Fred and Wallace Zernia and many nieces and nephews other relatives and friends.
Earl was presided in death by one son Ronald Joseph Strupp on Jan 31, 1996. Brothers: Werner, Harvey, Michael, Cornelius, and Joseph Strupp. Sisters: Reinalda Thelen and Alice and Cordelia Gundrum.
It was sad to hear of Uncle Earl’s passing. He was a wonderful man & a great storyteller. I remember a lot of fun times visiting on his farm. My condolences to his family.
So very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
eileen so sorry to hear of earls passing we all had alot of fun at schucks bar i still can see earl singing with eugene love you
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of our daddy’s (Harvey) last sibling, Uncle Earl. I remember times with all of you at the farm, while we were growing up. We will try to attend on Saturday. Don and Joyce Winrich
Mike and I are so glad we had a visit together in August. Earl always was joking around regardless of how he felt. I will always remember what he said to his brother Mike, “If you can live to be close to 80 so can I. Well Earl, you sure did!!! Our prayers are with you and we will see you on Saturday.
Dear Eileen and family: We are so sorry to hear the loss of your beloved husband and father, Earl. I will always remember his wonderful sense of humor, big smile, and jokes. I fondly remember the many camping trips we shared – especially the evening songs by the campfire with his brother, “Big Mike.” My first pig roast was at Earl’s farm outside of Allenton, followed by many more at Leroy’s farm – shared with our HUGE extended family. What wonderful, fun times those were. I even appreciated them as a child, but appreciated it even more many decades later. We also sincerely appreciate Earl, Eileen and Debbie attending our father’s (Herbie) 90th Birthday celebration and his funeral this past January. I know it was difficult for Earl at the time, but I also know dad loved seeing him again. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this time. We will see you on Saturday.
Were very sorry to hear of Earl’s passing.
We always have very fond memories of the Memorial Weekend Camping up by You Guys by Big Flats.
Our thoughts are with You all.
Eileen. Sorry for your loss. Earl was a fun guy to visit with. You are in our prayers
So sorry to hear about Uncle Earls passing. Our sympathies. We are thinking of all of you during this sad time.
sorry for your loss. we enjoyed earls company when he stopped over for coffee..
sorry to hear about uncle Earls passing i can remember going to the farm with my dad and mom. and having all kinds of fun.
Ma also sends her condolences( Audrey strupp)
I am so very sorry to hear about Earl’s passing. I always loved him, he never had a bad word to say to me and was always joking. He will truly be missed. Our Lord has taken another GREAT man home!
Eileen, Deborah, Chris and family sorry to hear about Earl! I remember him always being around when Chris and I were hanging out. I remember him coming over to Wally’s house and Carol’s house all the time, seeing him at the Fire Station and down at the farm when Chris and I went down there. Many memories!
Thoughts and prayers for the family. Sorry for your loss
Sorry to hear of the news…Thought of you guys often, prayers go out to all throughout this difficult time.
Sorry to hear of Earl’s passing. He was always such an entertainer that always kept us smiling and had such great stories when we were growing up. Our thought are with your family.
Sorry for your loss. Your family is our prayers