Mr. Oskar “Skip” Strauss, 76, of Murray, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at U of L Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.
Mr. Strauss was born on December 10, 1946 to Johann and Annemaria Mandelmeier Strauss in Munich, Germany. He proudly served in the United States Navy and retired as an Engineer from Raytheon, where he designed missles for the United States government. Skip loved to fish and hunt. His daily routine included meeting the “office gang” at the Big Apple at 11 am to solve the worlds problems. He was a friend to many and will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, John Strauss.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Erika Castaneda (Joe) of Robtown, TX, Robin Donahe (Brendan) of Lago Vista, TX; a brother, Ray Strauss of Montana; grandchildren, Michael Castaneda, Morgan and Corinn Donahe and Candy Ferguson. Also surviving is his loving partner and caregiver, Brenda Joiner of Murray and her children, Darlene Miller of Murray, Mike and Jim Litrell both of IL.
There will be no public services at this time.
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Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.