Richard was preceded in death by his father Herman Strassel, mother Martha L. (Stout) Strassel, and brother Thomas Strassel.
He is survived by his wife Margaret S. Strassel, sister Martha Strassel, his children; Step-Sons: Doug McGiffin, Tom McGiffin, and Step-Daughter: Maureen Owen, Julie (Matthew) Thompson, Kurt R. Strassel, step daughter Wendy J. Punch, and grandchildren; William M. Thompson and Eric J. Thompson.
Richard was born in Mount Healthy Ohio and also graduated from the local high school in the class of 1950. He went on to serve in the US Air Force and was a Korean War veteran. After his time in the service, Richard joined the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and retired after 35 years.
Richard was an artist and loved many different forms, including painting, woodworking, gun smiting. He was also an avid outdoorsman. One of his favorite hobbies was piloting.
Richards family will be having a private service, but fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sticklinfuneralchapel.com for the Strassel family.
