Clarel Strausburg

Clarel Strausburg, age 77, a resident of rural Portland, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2022 at his home.

Clarel was born on June 27, 1945, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Frances Strausburg and Ruth (Rittenhouse) Strausburg-Nevil.  He graduated from Poling High School in 1963.  Clarel served in the U.S. Navy and Indiana Air National Guard for over 38 years.  He was a member of American Legion Post #211 where he served on the honor guard.  Other memberships include Community and Family Services, Jay County Landlord Association, and Jay County Young Farmers.  Clarel married Kay Doherty on August 12, 1966.

Survivors include:

His wife of 56 years:  Kay Strausburg – Portland, Indiana

His children:  Tina Stanley (husband Earl) – Lawrence, Indiana

Suzan Strausburg-Sanders (husband Chris) – Carmel, Indiana

Clarel Strausburg II (Partner Carmen Craig) – Portland, Indiana

Laura Strausburg-Smith (husband Devon) – Portland, Indiana

10 grandchildren:  Elliot and Emma Bauman, Madelyn, Ben, Kelly and Emily Strausburg, Ruby Grace and Evan Sanders, Lucy and Logan Smith.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Services to celebrate Clarel’s life will follow at 5 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.  American Legion Post #211 of Portland will conduct military rites at the funeral home on Tuesday following the service.

Memorials may be directed towards Dravet Syndrome Foundation, P.O. Box 3026, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.