Birth date: Jan 22, 1935 Death date: Mar 13, 2023
Elmer Dean Strautman, 88, of New Haven, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at home with his family by his side. Born in Rising Sun, he was the son of the late Alfred and Emma (Stegemiller) Strautman. He was a member of Salem U Read Obituary
I am so saddened to hear of Mr. Strautman's passing. I remember him as a smiling presence in the halls at Woodlan and I don't think I've ever met a kinder person. When my mom retired from teaching at Woodlan, he gave her the nicest recognition at a staff lunch, and I'll never forget his kind words. The Strautman family lived down the road from us, and my deepest condolences to Mrs. Strautman and Roger and Rodney.
Mr Strautman was a great friend, to Jim, Rick, and Jeanette "Sarrazine" Till. Rick was an Apprentice to him become like Elmer. He will be sorely missed.
My deepest sympathy to the family of Coach Strautman, He, like me was once a Harlan Hawk. Then we became Woodlan Warriors! The best basketball coach I ever had. He was the reason I succeeded in basketball. He was the reason I became a teacher and coach of 40 years. I remember once at Southern Wells, he got a little excited at the game and almost passed out right in front of us. He recovered and coached us to victory! Rest in Peace Coach!
Matt Beerbower
Woodlan High School
1974
So very sorry to hear of Elmer's passing.
He was a great and kind man, educator, and friend. I loved working with him at Woodlan.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dotty and Jerry Fickle
Ronda, Roger, and Rodney you and your family are all in my thoughts and prayers. May our good Lord be with you during this difficult time and comfort you. Elmer was a very special person and touched so many lives. I am grateful Elmer and you Ronda set my parents up on that blind date so many years ago. I was blessed to have known Elmer, and I thank you for sharing him and his time for all those years. He will truly be missed. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort, and The Lord bring you peace.
I am sorry to hear of Elmer's passing. He was always cordial and easy to work with while I was athletic director at Hamilton High School. He was a great representative of Woodlan and its community.
