BETTY "BJ" STRAUB, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at her home. Born Dec. 16, 1932, in Fort Wayne at home, she was a daughter of the late Otto and Edna (Brown) Lanning.
She was a member of the V.F.W. for over 25 years. She was a supporter of , Paralyzed Vets, and the Wounded Warrior Project. BJ was a loyal patron of the A&O Sweet Shop. BJ couldn't pass up on a garage sale. She also enjoyed shopping, and gardening.
She is survived by one brother, Virgil (Diane) Lanning of Fort Wayne; children, Steven (Debbie) Douglas of San Diego, Calif., Rich (Jacci) Gamble of Kimberling City, Mo., and Faith Scheerer of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Kristi Gan, Russell Scheerer, Michael and James Douglas, Justin Hart, and Charity Schindler; and great-grandchildren, Dalton, Ava and Austin.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell C.F. Straub on Sept. 11, 1995; brothers and sisters, Alva, Orla, George, Pete, Martha, Susan, Mary, Delores, Margaret, (twin sister) Barbara, Imogene, and Richard.
Service is 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at the funeral home. Entombment in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to , Paralyzed Vets, Wounded Warrior Project.
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 12, 2018
She was a member of the V.F.W. for over 25 years. She was a supporter of , Paralyzed Vets, and the Wounded Warrior Project. BJ was a loyal patron of the A&O Sweet Shop. BJ couldn't pass up on a garage sale. She also enjoyed shopping, and gardening.
She is survived by one brother, Virgil (Diane) Lanning of Fort Wayne; children, Steven (Debbie) Douglas of San Diego, Calif., Rich (Jacci) Gamble of Kimberling City, Mo., and Faith Scheerer of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Kristi Gan, Russell Scheerer, Michael and James Douglas, Justin Hart, and Charity Schindler; and great-grandchildren, Dalton, Ava and Austin.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell C.F. Straub on Sept. 11, 1995; brothers and sisters, Alva, Orla, George, Pete, Martha, Susan, Mary, Delores, Margaret, (twin sister) Barbara, Imogene, and Richard.
Service is 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at the funeral home. Entombment in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to , Paralyzed Vets, Wounded Warrior Project.
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 12, 2018
BETTY "BJ" STRAUB, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at her home. Born Dec. 16, 1932, in Fort Wayne at home, she was a daughter of the late Otto and Edna (Brown) Lanning.
She was a member of the V.F.W. for over 25 years. She was a supporter of , Paralyzed Vets, and the Wounded Warrior Project. BJ was a loyal patron of the A&O Sweet Shop. BJ couldn't pass up on a garage sale. She also enjoyed shopping, and gardening.
She is survived by one brother, Virgil (Diane) Lanning of Fort Wayne; children, Steven (Debbie) Douglas of San Diego, Calif., Rich (Jacci) Gamble of Kimberling City, Mo., and Faith Scheerer of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Kristi Gan, Russell Scheerer, Michael and James Douglas, Justin Hart, and Charity Schindler; and great-grandchildren, Dalton, Ava and Austin.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell C.F. Straub on Sept. 11, 1995; brothers and sisters, Alva, Orla, George, Pete, Martha, Susan, Mary, Delores, Margaret, (twin sister) Barbara, Imogene, and Richard.
Service is 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at the funeral home. Entombment in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to , Paralyzed Vets, Wounded Warrior Project.
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 12, 2018
She was a member of the V.F.W. for over 25 years. She was a supporter of , Paralyzed Vets, and the Wounded Warrior Project. BJ was a loyal patron of the A&O Sweet Shop. BJ couldn't pass up on a garage sale. She also enjoyed shopping, and gardening.
She is survived by one brother, Virgil (Diane) Lanning of Fort Wayne; children, Steven (Debbie) Douglas of San Diego, Calif., Rich (Jacci) Gamble of Kimberling City, Mo., and Faith Scheerer of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Kristi Gan, Russell Scheerer, Michael and James Douglas, Justin Hart, and Charity Schindler; and great-grandchildren, Dalton, Ava and Austin.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell C.F. Straub on Sept. 11, 1995; brothers and sisters, Alva, Orla, George, Pete, Martha, Susan, Mary, Delores, Margaret, (twin sister) Barbara, Imogene, and Richard.
Service is 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at the funeral home. Entombment in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to , Paralyzed Vets, Wounded Warrior Project.
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 12, 2018
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