Gary G. Strauss

Gary graduated from Flint Southwestern High School in 1969. From there he graduated from Genesee Community College, which is now Mott Community College with an Associate degree in Drafting. Gary was a draftsman at Buick. In 1969, he was drafted into the Army where he served in the Vietnam conflict. He received an honorable discharge with the rank of Sergeant. When he came back, he returned to work at Buick where he worked for over 30 years. He met the love of his life, Shari Merritt (at that time), while having lunch on a break from Buick. They were married on July 15, 1972 and would have had their 50th wedding anniversary this year. Shari and Gary were blessed to have a daughter, Jennifer Champney and “double blessed” to have a granddaughter, Octavia. Gary loved the great outdoors. He was happiest when he was out fishing, hunting, berry picking, or even just taking pictures of nature with his dog Scruffy.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shari Strauss, and brother, Robert Strauss. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Aaron) Champney, his granddaughter, Octavia Champney, sister, Rose Benford, brother-in-law, Jim Benford, sister-in-law, JoAnn Strauss, nieces Sherry Connell and Michelle Cruickshank, nephews John Wirth and Marty Wirth, as well as numerous family and friends.

There will be visitation Sunday May 15, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Hill Funeral Home, 11723 S Saginaw St, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439. His funeral service will be Monday, May 16, 2022 at 12:30 PM.

Burial will occur with military honors, Monday May 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd, Holly, Michigan 48443.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillfh.com for the Strauss family.