Theresa R. and Michael P. Strasburg Obituary (1954

Michael Paul Strasburg passed away on October 5, 2022. He was born August 2, 1954, to the late Lyle & Beatrice Strasburg in Black River Falls, WI. Theresa Rose Strasburg passed away on September 30, 2022. She was born February 27, 1943, to the late Otto & Barbara Gunther in Mauston, Wisconsin. Michael and Theresa were married on April 29, 1989. At the time of their marriage, Michael had two children, Erica & Kris. Theresa had three children, Barb, Debbie & Scott. Together they adopted nine children, Veronica, Joe, Jim, David, Dan, Jessica, Jacob, John & Jasmine. Michael spent his life working many jobs, raising children and most importantly serving the Lord in everything he did. He had a passion for photography and always had a camera in his hand. Theresa spent her life devoted to being a mother and homemaker. She was known for her amazing baking, and she loved to share it with everyone she knew. Michael and Theresa were very involved in the church their entire marriage. Prior to adopting, they were foster parents for many years. They are survived by their children, Barbara (George) Garvey, Deborah (Randy) Schmitt, Scott (Shawn) Peckham, Erica Emerson, Kris Paulowski, Joe (Pam) Strasburg, James (Natalia) Strasburg, Dan Strasburg, Jessica Strasburg, Jacob Strasburg, Johnathan Strasburg, and Jasmine (Jared) Thomas; grandchildren, Kelly Terek, Dustin (Alicia) Schmitt, Kyle Schmitt, Jenna (Ben) Ament, Breonna Peckham (Billy Klabunde), Shaena Schmitt, Brandon Peckham, Valley Koss, Jordan Stengle, Parker Emerson, Aliya & Adley Paulowsk, and Logan Strasburg; Great Grandchildren, Eric Garrett, Ronmel Ferguson, Kingston Terek, Kali Terek and baby Ament due in December; Michael's brother, Bill Strasburg and sister Sally Strasburg, Theresa's brother, Otto (Joanne) Gunther, and many nieces and nephews, as well as a long-time family friend Michael Smith. They were preceded in death by their parents, siblings Joseph & Tom Skalak, Lorraine Wood, and Edward Gunther. Children, Veronica Strasburg and David Strasburg. The funeral service will be held on October 12, 2022 at 11:30 am, visitation from 10:30 until the time of the service at Crossroads Assembly of God Church, 1930 County Rd XX, Rothschild, WI 54474. Herman-Taylor is honored to be assisting the family.