Betty J. Strasser

Betty Jean Strasser, age 87, entered eternal life on Friday, June 9, 2017, surrounded by her family. Betty was one of five children born to Henry and Clara (Kramer) Tenant in Antigo on July 17, 1929. She married Roland Strasser in Oshkosh on June 8, 1949.
As a young woman Betty held several positions, a nanny for the Harmon family on the lake, making sundaes behind the counter at Walgreens on N. Main and a telephone operator in the big city of Chicago. Later in life she worked for Miles Kimball, The Paper, Pranges, and the Colony House. Throughout her life her main focus was on her husband, five children, and grandchildren.
Betty enjoyed flower gardening, and making delicious meals for her family, which included her famous turkey and stuffing for Thanksgiving. She was also known for her pies and cheesecakes which were surpassed by no other. Betty kept busy framing pictures, painting, and drying flowers. Betty and Roland enjoyed weekends near Manitowish Waters in northern Wisconsin.
Betty was loved and will be missed by her husband, Roland, her children, Dawn (Fritz) Richter of Waukesha, James (Patti) Strasser of Oshkosh, Robin (Craig) Whitney of Oshkosh, Collin (Sue) Strasser of Germantown, and Jill (Bill) Radtke of Oshkosh, her sisters: Carol Young and June (Ralph) Rennert of Oshkosh. She is further survived by 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents and two brothers, Wesley Tenant and Jim Tenant.
A memorial service to celebrate Betty's life will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at 11:00AM at All Saints Lutheran Church, 1072 Honey Creek Rd. Oshkosh with Rev. Dean Desilet officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00AM until the time of the service.
A memorial in Betty's name has been established.
Betty’s family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Goodlife Assisted Living for all their loving care, and the doctors and staff at Aurora Medical Center, 2 North.