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UPDATE: A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, July 18, 2026, at S.S. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church of Houghton. Burial will be in the Atlantic Mine Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10 am until time of services at S.S. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church of Houghton.
Douglas A. Strauch, 93, a resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Hancock following a lengthy illness.
He was born on June 22, 1932, in Carter, WI, a son of the late Henry and Martha (Harris) Strauch. Doug was raised in Carter, WI, and resided in Milwaukee, WI, before moving to make his home in Atlantic Mine. Since residing in Atlantic Mine, Mr. Strauch had owned and operated his own livestock and produce farm. Mr. Strauch was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy.
In 1956, he was united in marriage to the former June Koski. in 2006, June preceded Douglas in death.
Mr. Staruch was a member of Alfred Erickson Post #186 American Legion of Hancock, the F.O.E. Aerie #1122 of South Range and S.S. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church of Houghton.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his siblings, his daughter Sherry Farren and his son: Steven Strauch.
Surviving are:
His children: Cindy (Mike) Ruelle of Atlantic Mine
Charles (Holly) Strauch of Eagle River, WI
Susan Harry of Marquette
Pamela (Dave) Hanke of Dollar Bay
Lori Riutta of Hancock
Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
A graveside service for Douglas with Military honors will be held at a later time in the Atlantic Mine Cemetery.
To view Douglas’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range has been assisting the family with the arrangements.
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