----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 06/18/1925

Strassman, William F. (6 Feb 1856 - 10 JUN 1925)

William F. Strassman died at his home seven miles east of Kiel, Wis., on Wednesday, June 10, 1925, of hardening of the arteries, aged sixty-nine years, four months and four days. Mr. Strassman was born at Kiel on Feb. 6, 1856, where he resided until he reached manhood. He was united in marriage to Miss Mathilda Miller and in 1887 they moved to Thorp, Clark County, Wis., where they made their home for a period of thirty-eight years, removing to Kiel again nearly four years ago.

Deceased was a man of excellent habits, a kind husband and an indulgent father. Besides a devoted wife, he leaves one daughter, Mrs. Clyde Thomas of St. Croix Falls, Wis., and three sons, Walter of Ontonagan, Mich., Ervin of this village and William who resides in British Columbia. All except William were present at the funeral which took place from the home on Saturday afternoon last, interment following in the cemetery at Kiel.