Roger Blaine Strauss Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Roger Blaine Strauss in Wyoming, Michigan, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 4, 2025 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Strauss and Rose Strauss; his in-laws, Kenneth and Lillien Hudson; his brother-in-law Jim VanZalen; his son-in-law James Wood; and his sister-in-law Bonnie Strauss.
He is survived by: his wife Phyllis Strauss; his children, Ronald Strauss (Vivian) and Sharon Wood; his siblings, Gordon Strauss and Virginia VanZalen; and his grandchildren, Jeremy Wood, Kevin Wood, Carriann Sillman, Kimberly Remtema and Mark Strauss.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 10th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, January 11th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel (2800 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children (https://www.shrinerschildrens.org) or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
