Nick was born in DeKalb, Il., the son of Gus and Demetra (Jean)Mitchell Striglos. He married Patricia Joan Grant. She preceded him in death.∼Nick Striglos, 78, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at Imboden Creek Living Center in Decatur, Illinois.
Born on July 21, 1935, in DeKalb, Illinois, to Gus and Demetra Mitchell (Jean) Striglos, Nick graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in business administration and married Patricia Joan Grant shortly thereafter. In 1960, when Nick was 25, the couple relocated to Decatur, Illinois, to start their family and found typewriter sales and repair business, which grew into Striglos Office Equipment, Computer Center of Decatur and Haines & Essick's, and was ultimately brought under The Striglos Company umbrella. In 1972, Nick established Contemporary Properties to develop top-quality residential environments for the aging and mentally ill.
Believing wholeheartedly in the value of creating and maintaining a vibrant Decatur community, where he lived, worked and raised his family, Nick devoted himself to countless elected, appointed and volunteer positions. Nick was elected a member of the Decatur City Council where he served for two terms. During that time, Nick chaired the original Decatur Public Building Commission, leading the efforts to gain approval for and build the Macon County Law Enforcement Center in downtown Decatur in 1988. He further extended his civic involvement during his service as a Macon County Commissioner. He was voted to be a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Houston, Texas, in 1992, and San Diego, Calif., in 1996. He was appointed by Illinois Governor Jim Edgar to lend his expertise to the Illinois Housing Development Authority where he advocated for affordable, thoughtful low-income housing for the citizens throughout Illinois.
Nick is survived by his three adoring children and their spouses, Scott Grant Striglos, and his wife, Shannon Theresa O'Brien Striglos, of Decatur, Illinois; Jamie Dean Striglos Kolovadis, and her husband, Konstantinos Kolovadis, of Decatur, Illinois; and Patricia Emily Striglos, and her husband, Paul Scanlan, of London, United Kingdom. Nick's eight grandchildren, Demetra Victoria Striglos, Nicholas Grant Striglos, Patricia Sierra Scanlan, Gregory Antimahos Kolovadis, Nicholas Pantelis Kolovadis, Grant Stephen Scanlan, Augustus Michael Striglos and Emily June Scanlan survive him; as well as his cousins, Angie Striglos Panos, Georgia Striglos Dawson, Helen Striglos Waskoskie, William Striglos; and Nick's former wife, Patricia Myles. Also surviving Nick are many beloved nieces and nephews.
His wife and the mother of his three children, Patricia Joan Striglos, preceded Nick in death in 1982; as did his parents, Gus and Jean Striglos; sisters, Helen Striglos Shatto and Beatrice Striglos Lundy; and brother, Constantine Anagnos who died in Brest, France, in August 1944.
An avid golfer, Nick achieved two holes in one. He enthusiastically collected duck decoys and 19th century French advertising posters. Among Nick's greatest passions were the Chicago Cubs whose games he watched from boyhood through to this very last season.
Aside from his devotion to his family and community, Nick deeply valued his many friendships.
Nick's family wishes to thank the staff at Imboden Creek Living Center and CHELP (Community Home Environmental Learning Project) for the loving care they provided Nick and the consoling support they gave Nick's family during his final months.
After a private family graveside service and burial, the family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at Scovill Golf Course Banquet Facility, 3909 W. Main St., Decatur, Illinois, followed by a celebration of life service with lunch after.
In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful if memorials would be forwarded to the Macon County Conservation District Foundation or CHELP in Decatur.
Information from: The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois; and Herald & Review, Decatur, Illinois.
Born on July 21, 1935, in DeKalb, Illinois, to Gus and Demetra Mitchell (Jean) Striglos, Nick graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in business administration and married Patricia Joan Grant shortly thereafter. In 1960, when Nick was 25, the couple relocated to Decatur, Illinois, to start their family and found typewriter sales and repair business, which grew into Striglos Office Equipment, Computer Center of Decatur and Haines & Essick's, and was ultimately brought under The Striglos Company umbrella. In 1972, Nick established Contemporary Properties to develop top-quality residential environments for the aging and mentally ill.
Believing wholeheartedly in the value of creating and maintaining a vibrant Decatur community, where he lived, worked and raised his family, Nick devoted himself to countless elected, appointed and volunteer positions. Nick was elected a member of the Decatur City Council where he served for two terms. During that time, Nick chaired the original Decatur Public Building Commission, leading the efforts to gain approval for and build the Macon County Law Enforcement Center in downtown Decatur in 1988. He further extended his civic involvement during his service as a Macon County Commissioner. He was voted to be a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Houston, Texas, in 1992, and San Diego, Calif., in 1996. He was appointed by Illinois Governor Jim Edgar to lend his expertise to the Illinois Housing Development Authority where he advocated for affordable, thoughtful low-income housing for the citizens throughout Illinois.
Nick is survived by his three adoring children and their spouses, Scott Grant Striglos, and his wife, Shannon Theresa O'Brien Striglos, of Decatur, Illinois; Jamie Dean Striglos Kolovadis, and her husband, Konstantinos Kolovadis, of Decatur, Illinois; and Patricia Emily Striglos, and her husband, Paul Scanlan, of London, United Kingdom. Nick's eight grandchildren, Demetra Victoria Striglos, Nicholas Grant Striglos, Patricia Sierra Scanlan, Gregory Antimahos Kolovadis, Nicholas Pantelis Kolovadis, Grant Stephen Scanlan, Augustus Michael Striglos and Emily June Scanlan survive him; as well as his cousins, Angie Striglos Panos, Georgia Striglos Dawson, Helen Striglos Waskoskie, William Striglos; and Nick's former wife, Patricia Myles. Also surviving Nick are many beloved nieces and nephews.
His wife and the mother of his three children, Patricia Joan Striglos, preceded Nick in death in 1982; as did his parents, Gus and Jean Striglos; sisters, Helen Striglos Shatto and Beatrice Striglos Lundy; and brother, Constantine Anagnos who died in Brest, France, in August 1944.
An avid golfer, Nick achieved two holes in one. He enthusiastically collected duck decoys and 19th century French advertising posters. Among Nick's greatest passions were the Chicago Cubs whose games he watched from boyhood through to this very last season.
Aside from his devotion to his family and community, Nick deeply valued his many friendships.
Nick's family wishes to thank the staff at Imboden Creek Living Center and CHELP (Community Home Environmental Learning Project) for the loving care they provided Nick and the consoling support they gave Nick's family during his final months.
After a private family graveside service and burial, the family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at Scovill Golf Course Banquet Facility, 3909 W. Main St., Decatur, Illinois, followed by a celebration of life service with lunch after.
In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful if memorials would be forwarded to the Macon County Conservation District Foundation or CHELP in Decatur.
Information from: The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois; and Herald & Review, Decatur, Illinois.
Nick was born in DeKalb, Il., the son of Gus and Demetra (Jean)Mitchell Striglos. He married Patricia Joan Grant. She preceded him in death.∼Nick Striglos, 78, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at Imboden Creek Living Center in Decatur, Illinois.
Born on July 21, 1935, in DeKalb, Illinois, to Gus and Demetra Mitchell (Jean) Striglos, Nick graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in business administration and married Patricia Joan Grant shortly thereafter. In 1960, when Nick was 25, the couple relocated to Decatur, Illinois, to start their family and found typewriter sales and repair business, which grew into Striglos Office Equipment, Computer Center of Decatur and Haines & Essick's, and was ultimately brought under The Striglos Company umbrella. In 1972, Nick established Contemporary Properties to develop top-quality residential environments for the aging and mentally ill.
Believing wholeheartedly in the value of creating and maintaining a vibrant Decatur community, where he lived, worked and raised his family, Nick devoted himself to countless elected, appointed and volunteer positions. Nick was elected a member of the Decatur City Council where he served for two terms. During that time, Nick chaired the original Decatur Public Building Commission, leading the efforts to gain approval for and build the Macon County Law Enforcement Center in downtown Decatur in 1988. He further extended his civic involvement during his service as a Macon County Commissioner. He was voted to be a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Houston, Texas, in 1992, and San Diego, Calif., in 1996. He was appointed by Illinois Governor Jim Edgar to lend his expertise to the Illinois Housing Development Authority where he advocated for affordable, thoughtful low-income housing for the citizens throughout Illinois.
Nick is survived by his three adoring children and their spouses, Scott Grant Striglos, and his wife, Shannon Theresa O'Brien Striglos, of Decatur, Illinois; Jamie Dean Striglos Kolovadis, and her husband, Konstantinos Kolovadis, of Decatur, Illinois; and Patricia Emily Striglos, and her husband, Paul Scanlan, of London, United Kingdom. Nick's eight grandchildren, Demetra Victoria Striglos, Nicholas Grant Striglos, Patricia Sierra Scanlan, Gregory Antimahos Kolovadis, Nicholas Pantelis Kolovadis, Grant Stephen Scanlan, Augustus Michael Striglos and Emily June Scanlan survive him; as well as his cousins, Angie Striglos Panos, Georgia Striglos Dawson, Helen Striglos Waskoskie, William Striglos; and Nick's former wife, Patricia Myles. Also surviving Nick are many beloved nieces and nephews.
His wife and the mother of his three children, Patricia Joan Striglos, preceded Nick in death in 1982; as did his parents, Gus and Jean Striglos; sisters, Helen Striglos Shatto and Beatrice Striglos Lundy; and brother, Constantine Anagnos who died in Brest, France, in August 1944.
An avid golfer, Nick achieved two holes in one. He enthusiastically collected duck decoys and 19th century French advertising posters. Among Nick's greatest passions were the Chicago Cubs whose games he watched from boyhood through to this very last season.
Aside from his devotion to his family and community, Nick deeply valued his many friendships.
Nick's family wishes to thank the staff at Imboden Creek Living Center and CHELP (Community Home Environmental Learning Project) for the loving care they provided Nick and the consoling support they gave Nick's family during his final months.
After a private family graveside service and burial, the family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at Scovill Golf Course Banquet Facility, 3909 W. Main St., Decatur, Illinois, followed by a celebration of life service with lunch after.
In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful if memorials would be forwarded to the Macon County Conservation District Foundation or CHELP in Decatur.
Information from: The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois; and Herald & Review, Decatur, Illinois.
Born on July 21, 1935, in DeKalb, Illinois, to Gus and Demetra Mitchell (Jean) Striglos, Nick graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in business administration and married Patricia Joan Grant shortly thereafter. In 1960, when Nick was 25, the couple relocated to Decatur, Illinois, to start their family and found typewriter sales and repair business, which grew into Striglos Office Equipment, Computer Center of Decatur and Haines & Essick's, and was ultimately brought under The Striglos Company umbrella. In 1972, Nick established Contemporary Properties to develop top-quality residential environments for the aging and mentally ill.
Believing wholeheartedly in the value of creating and maintaining a vibrant Decatur community, where he lived, worked and raised his family, Nick devoted himself to countless elected, appointed and volunteer positions. Nick was elected a member of the Decatur City Council where he served for two terms. During that time, Nick chaired the original Decatur Public Building Commission, leading the efforts to gain approval for and build the Macon County Law Enforcement Center in downtown Decatur in 1988. He further extended his civic involvement during his service as a Macon County Commissioner. He was voted to be a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Houston, Texas, in 1992, and San Diego, Calif., in 1996. He was appointed by Illinois Governor Jim Edgar to lend his expertise to the Illinois Housing Development Authority where he advocated for affordable, thoughtful low-income housing for the citizens throughout Illinois.
Nick is survived by his three adoring children and their spouses, Scott Grant Striglos, and his wife, Shannon Theresa O'Brien Striglos, of Decatur, Illinois; Jamie Dean Striglos Kolovadis, and her husband, Konstantinos Kolovadis, of Decatur, Illinois; and Patricia Emily Striglos, and her husband, Paul Scanlan, of London, United Kingdom. Nick's eight grandchildren, Demetra Victoria Striglos, Nicholas Grant Striglos, Patricia Sierra Scanlan, Gregory Antimahos Kolovadis, Nicholas Pantelis Kolovadis, Grant Stephen Scanlan, Augustus Michael Striglos and Emily June Scanlan survive him; as well as his cousins, Angie Striglos Panos, Georgia Striglos Dawson, Helen Striglos Waskoskie, William Striglos; and Nick's former wife, Patricia Myles. Also surviving Nick are many beloved nieces and nephews.
His wife and the mother of his three children, Patricia Joan Striglos, preceded Nick in death in 1982; as did his parents, Gus and Jean Striglos; sisters, Helen Striglos Shatto and Beatrice Striglos Lundy; and brother, Constantine Anagnos who died in Brest, France, in August 1944.
An avid golfer, Nick achieved two holes in one. He enthusiastically collected duck decoys and 19th century French advertising posters. Among Nick's greatest passions were the Chicago Cubs whose games he watched from boyhood through to this very last season.
Aside from his devotion to his family and community, Nick deeply valued his many friendships.
Nick's family wishes to thank the staff at Imboden Creek Living Center and CHELP (Community Home Environmental Learning Project) for the loving care they provided Nick and the consoling support they gave Nick's family during his final months.
After a private family graveside service and burial, the family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at Scovill Golf Course Banquet Facility, 3909 W. Main St., Decatur, Illinois, followed by a celebration of life service with lunch after.
In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful if memorials would be forwarded to the Macon County Conservation District Foundation or CHELP in Decatur.
Information from: The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois; and Herald & Review, Decatur, Illinois.
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