Wilma Lucille Strasburger, age 85, died at Franciscan Hospital on October 30 at 3 am.

She was born on December 6, 1938 in Lafayette to the late Ulys Budreau and Laura (Lolly) Budreau. She graduated from Wadena School in 1956. Her marriage was to Kenneth Strasburger on June 24, 1961 in Fowler. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Paul Budreau.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Remington, the Catholic Order of Foresters, and the Altar and Rosary Society.

She worked at Remington Famers Mutual Insurance Company for 19 years, as well as Purdue University, and Freeland, McGinnis, Lauerman Insurance & Real Estate Agency.

Her hobbies included sewing, knitting, reading, quilting, and gardening. Wilma was a member of both the Union and Gilboa Election Boards. She enjoyed the 10 years she spent in the Union Township 4-H Club, and then as a 4-H Leader for the Gilboa Club. She held the position of secretary for Benton County Rural Youth. Over the years she had many open class entries in area fairs, winning many champion ribbons.

Her survivors are Denise (Andy) Howe, Diane (David) Wagner, Cheryl (Chris) Wagner, Carol (Ron) Miller, Janelle (Mike) Yelton, and Kristi Strasburger. There are 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM (EST) until the time of Funeral Mass 5:00 PM (EST) Monday, November 4, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Remington. Fr. Joshua Bennett to officiate.

Interment in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery will be held at a later date.

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