Ermel Strait Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ermel Strait of Clayton, Indiana, born in Jasonville, Indiana, who passed away on September 19, 2024 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ermel Strait to pay them a last tribute.
Though Ermel has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jasper Strait and Prisilla Buck (Burkes); and his daughters, Juanita Schmidt and Nancy Strait. He is survived by: his wife Theresa Strait (Gidcumb) of Clayton; his children, Jasper Strait (Robin) of Indianapolis, Jerry Strait of Stilesville and Joshua Strait of Clayton; and his sisters, Janet Larson, Monna Sue Brown, Tressa Kissee, Drenda Buck and Ginger McGuire. He is also survived by six grandchildren; several great grandchildren.