Robert G. Strautman Aurora, Indiana Obituary

Robert G. Strautman

<p>Robert G. &quot;Bob&quot; Strautman (Pap), 84, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Milan, Indiana.</p> <p>He was born November 27, 1937, in Dayton, KY, son of the late Wilford Strautman and Elizabeth (Marsh) Strautman.&nbsp; Bob was married in 1958 to Chrissy Hilker at St. Mary&#39;s Catholic Church, Aurora, Indiana.</p> <p>Bob worked as an Operator for Monsanto, retiring after over 30 years of service.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> Bob was a coach for St. Mary&#39;s 5/6 and 7/8 grade boys basketball, and was the Athletic Director for St. Mary&#39;s School from 1972-2018.&nbsp; He refereed basketball, football and umpired baseball for Indiana High Schools.&nbsp; Bob was also an Aurora Little League Baseball Coach, Aurora Summer Swim Team President, and President of SDHS Basketball Boosters.&nbsp; Most notably, he was a scorekeeper for SDHS boys and girls basketball teams and the girls softball team.&nbsp; The last game he kept the book was for SDHS boys basketball vs. South Ripley on February 11, 2022. Bob enjoyed teaching, coaching, and encouraging players.&nbsp; He touched many lives in a positive way throughout&nbsp; his coaching, refereeing, time spent helping out at St. Mary&#39;s and many other activities.&nbsp; He was an avid sports fan and he especially enjoyed the Reds and Bengal&#39;s.&nbsp; Bob also loved to play card games and spend time with his family.&nbsp; He was a great husband, dad, and grandpa.&nbsp; He will be missed by all who knew him.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Bob is survived by his children, Jon (Julie Strasemeier) Strautman, Brian (Terry) Strautman, Laurie (Sil) Mumfrey, Chris (Debra) Strautman; grandchildren, Matthew (Laura) Strautman, Andrew (Taylor Kopf) Strautman, Nicholas (Jess) Strautman, Kyle Strautman, Erica Baldrick, Drew Strasemeier, Jason (Julia) Strasemeier, Katie (Brett Niehauser) Strasemeier; great-grandchildren, Michael, Grayson, Colin, Thomas and Heidi Strasemeier; cousin, Elmer (Ronda) Strautman; sister-in-law, Betty Hilker Tyler.&nbsp;</p> <p>He was preceded in death by loving bride, of 51 years, Chrissy (Hilker) Strautman; parents, Wilford and Elizabeth; brother-in-law, Bill Tyler; sister-in-laws, Audrey (Ben) Withered, Reggy (Ron) Boerst, and Marilyn (Harry) Faber.&nbsp;</p> <p>Friends will be received Friday, May 6, 2022, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the St. Mary&#39;s Catholic Church, 203 Fourth Street, Aurora, Indiana.&nbsp;</p> <p>Services will be held at the church at 12:00 pm with Father Daniel Mahan officiating.</p> <p>Interment will follow in the Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Aurora, Indiana.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Contributions may be made to the South Dearborn High School Athletic Department.&nbsp; If unable to attend services, please call the funeral home office at (812) 926-1450 and we will notify the family of your donation with a card.</p>
November 27, 1937 - April 27, 202211/27/193704/27/2022
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Gregg Dicken
May 6, 2022
I will miss our breakfast time we shared and your wit and your basketball knowledge. And our trips to the state.but most of all I'll miss my friend.
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John Dicken and Family
May 4, 2022
RIP COACH
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