James Henry Strauch, M.D.

James Henry Strauch, M.D. passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2006. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mildred D. Strauch; children: Geoffrey Strauch, Dr. Cynthia Strauch Smagula and Scott Strauch; grandchildren: Bradley Strauch and wife, Holly and Brian Strauch, Stefan Smagula and wife, Katherine; Stacey Carson, Joseph Russell, Dr. Michael Russell and wife, Brenda, Robin Cleary and husband, Bill; great-grandchildren: Kristine Carson, Lauren Russell, Skyler, Savannah and Samantha Russell, Christian and Joy Cleary; brother, Bolton Strauch and numerous nieces and nephews.

James Henry Strauch was born in 1917 in Canton, Ohio. Following graduation from Harvard Medical School summa cum laude, he served in the United States Navy, where he participated in Operation White Fleet in the Pacific following WW II.

Dr. Strauch established his practice in dermatology in 1950 in San Antonio, and has served the community as a physician for over 50 years. He was one of the founders of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and the first chairman of the Department of Dermatology.

Dr. Strauch is known for pioneering enlightened medical care for those afflicted with diseases previously thought to be untreatable, including leprosy.

A gifted physician and healer, he will be deeply missed.