Anton Strafuss obituary: Anton Strafuss's Obituary, Dove Topeka

In Memory Of
Anton B. Strafuss
1934 - 2019

Obituary photo of Anton Strafuss, Dove-KS
Obituary photo of Anton Strafuss, Dove-KS

In Memory Of
Anton B. Strafuss
1934 - 2019

Anton B. Strafuss, 84, of Horton, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019.

He was born June 20, 1934, in Princeton, KS, the son of K.B. and Mary (Fischer) Strafuss. He was a graduate of Manhattan High School. Anton was a licensed private pilot.

Anton was a farmer in the Manhattan and Effingham, KS areas, retiring in 2001.

He was a member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church of Horton, KS.

He was survived by three sisters, Esther (Richard) Schultz, Topeka, Irene (Ivan) Wienck, Blue Rapids, KS, and Dorothy Finan, Blaine, KS; brother, Herman Strafuss, Manhattan, KS; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Dr. Albert Strafuss.

A rosary will be prayed at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 17th and SW Stone. Following the rosary the family will receive friends until the funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Homewood, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606 or to Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

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Anton B. Strafuss, 84, of Horton, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019.

He was born June 20, 1934, in Princeton, KS, the son of K.B. and Mary (Fischer) Strafuss. He was a graduate of Manhattan High School. Anton was a licensed private pilot.

Anton was a farmer in the Manhattan and Effingham, KS areas, retiring in 2001.

He was a member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church of Horton, KS.

He was survived by three sisters, Esther (Richard) Schultz, Topeka, Irene (Ivan) Wienck, Blue Rapids, KS, and Dorothy Finan, Blaine, KS; brother, Herman Strafuss, Manhattan, KS; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Dr. Albert Strafuss.

A rosary will be prayed at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 17th and SW Stone. Following the rosary the family will receive friends until the funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Homewood, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606 or to Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

To leave a special message for Anton’s family, please click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 9:00am to 10:00am
Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 17th and SW Stone

Rosary

Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 9:00am to 9:30am
Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 17th and SW Stone

Memorial Service

Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 10:00am
Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 17th and SW Stone

Interment

St. John’s Catholic Cemetery
Homewood, Kansas

Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family

Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family

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