Earl Strub

Earl Francis Strub, 81, of Grantsburg, WI passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in Harlingen, TX. Earl was born near Lansing, IA on November 19, 1931, to Nick and Marcella Strub, who preceded him in death. After two years in the Army, Earl met Sally Schell, the love of his life, and they were married in Sioux City, IA on August 21, 1954. Their children are Dave (Jane) of Hugo, MN, Patti (Mark) Yelich of Brooklyn Center, MN, Mike of Wisconsin Rapids, WI and Rick (Julie) of Brooklyn Park, MN. Among Earl’s greatest joys were his grandchildren Libby, Emma and Hannah Strub, April Yelich, and Jack and Sam Strub. Earl is also survived by brothers Chuck and Dan (Lenore) and sisters Marcella (John) Hale, Margaret (Tom) Dolan, Ann Thimmesch and Bernice (Linus) Ott as well as many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. Earl graduated from the University of Minnesota and his career in health care started in Minneapolis and took him to Lancaster, Cumberland and Oconto, WI. In 1994, Earl and Sally retired to the “cabin” on Big Wood Lake near Grantsburg, WI. In 2003, Earl was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis. He fought a valiant fight and lived every day to the fullest. He will be missed by all that knew him. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am (visitation 10-11 AM) on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grantsburg, WI. A private interment will be held. Memorials preferred to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or Burnett Medical Center Foundation in Grantsburg, WI. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Grantsburg Chapel. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com