Kendell C Strausser
Kendell C Strausser
Kendell C Strausser
July 9, 1959 – October 23, 2021
Fremont, Iowa | Age 62
Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran
Kendell C. Strausser, 62, of Fremont, died Saturday, October 23, 2021, at his home in Fremont under Hospice care. He was born July 9, 1959, in Delhi, New York, the son of Harvey and Anita Potter Strausser.
Kendell graduated from Deep River, Connecticut with the class of 1978. Following graduation, he furthered his education at Mitchell College in New London, Connecticut and was a Graduate of William Penn in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
On May 11, 1985, he was united in marriage to Lisa Camenisch Strausser. To this union four children were born: Preston, Noah, Levi and Gabriell.
Kendell proudly served his country as a Captain in the Iowa National Guard for 22 years, stationed in Iraq for 1 year. His patriotism and loyalty for his country was unquestioned. He was the Mayor of Fremont for four year’s and also a Fremont School Board member.
Kendell worked as an Engineer more than 20 years for Clow Valve Company and was most recently a substitute teacher for Eddyville School District.
Kendell’s other love besides his wife, family and Country was woodworking. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening, especially if he got to do this with his children. Kendell had a gift with people and never met a stranger.
His family includes his wife of over 36 years, Lisa Strausser of Fremont; four children: Preston (& Whittney Kelsey), Noah, Levi and Gabriell Strausser of Fremont; two brothers, Harvey (& Karen) Strausser of Old Saybrook, CT, Eric Strausser of Dallas, TX; a sister, Ethel (& George) Kyttle of Carrolltin, TX; in-laws, Pat Norcross of Ames, IA and Donald Camenisch of Algona, IA; brothers-in-law: Mark (& Stefanie) Camenisch of Boone, IA, Barry Camenisch of Ames, IA, Steve Camenisch of Algona, IA; a sister-in-law, Jill (& Mike) Engwer of White Bear Lake, MN; and many nieces and nephews.
Kendell was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, October 29, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the Fremont Funeral Chapel with Pastor Daryl Martin officiating.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 2-6 without family present. The family will be present for Visitation from 9:30 to service time at 11 on Friday morning. The Fremont Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the family at this time.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Kendell C Strausser please visit the Fremont Funeral Chapel sympathy store.
