Grace M. Strauser

October 6, 1926 - April 28, 2021

Grace M. Strauser, 94, of Wapakoneta, formerly of Waynesfield, died 4:45 a.m., Wed. April 28, 2021, at her home with her family at her side. She was born Oct. 6, 1926, in Elida, OH, the daughter of Cecil & Matilda (Miller) Keeling, who preceded her in death. On June 1, 1948, she married R. Dean Strauser and he died Sept. 26, 2013. Survivors include, 9 children, Pam (Sandy-dec) Martin, Wapakoneta, Linda (Gary) Cook, Lima, OH, Jim (Mary) Strauser, Raceland, KY, Steve (Maureena) Strauser, Lakeview, OH, Joyce (Lynn) Pence, Lakeview, OH, Judy (Steve) Wright, Covington, OH, Emma (John) Reinhart, Limerick, PA, Cindy Lane, Bellefontaine, OH, Rick (Judy) Strauser, Wapakoneta, 21 grandchildren, numerous great and great great grandchildren, She was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Jason Strauser & Edgar Gipson, a great grandchild Noah, and 7 brothers & 3 sisters. A homemaker, Grace loved listening to country music, playing scrabble, watching the Wheel of Fortune, & Jeopardy, and playing the harmonica. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Fri. April 30, 2021, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, 200 E. Wapakoneta St. Waynesfield, with her son-in-law, Gary Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Auglaize Cemetery, Harrod, OH. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. till time of service, Fri. at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Jason Strauser Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. In keeping with current state health guidelines, masks are required. The funeral service will be live streamed on the funeral home Facebook page.