Ronald Strahan

Ronald Wayne Strahan., age 71, of Pass Christian, passed away on December 13, 2019. He was a native of Bogalusa, LA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Aslin and Genevia Strahan; his son, Ronald Len Strahan; and his brother, Walter Strahan.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marselene Strahan; his children, Karen Robertson (Chris), Amey Pickett (Bryan), and Sharon Rowan (Greg); his siblings, James Strahan, Dorothy Jackson (Jimmy); his sister-in-law, Sandy Strahan; his grandchildren, Kiersten Daniel, Kimberly Robertson, Christopher Robertson, Kayla Pickett, Allison Pickett, Megan Rowan, and Joshua Rowan; his great grandchild due February 2020, Claire Elizabeth Daniel; and other relatives and friends.

At age 18, Ronald placed his salvation in Jesus; at age 19, he promised his heart to his bride; at age 21, he held his newborn son after returning from war; at age 28, he spoke “duck” to babies, changed diapers, bandaged knees, napped with toddlers, and made Saturday morning breakfast a tradition; at age 31, he welcomed his 4th pumpkin; at age 38, he rolled three daughters’ straight wet hair before bed; at age 42, he wrote countless letters from Korea; at age 47, he was named “Pappaw”; at age 49, he buried his first born and only son; at age 50, he became a retired soldier; at ages 42, 45, & 59, he blessed his daughters’ marriages and welcomed his sons-in-law to the family; at age 61, he cheered marathon runs; at age 65, he enjoyed his beloved grands on the beach; at age 71, he was looking forward to meeting his first great granddaughter. At every age he knew zero strangers; he encouraged, humbly led, and showed amazing grace. He was adored and respected by his soldiers. He loved his wife to no end. He drank a large diet Dr. Pepper with extra ice from Sonic; tended his immaculate yard; never gave up; and made his family’s interests his interests. At age 71, he went home.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30pm on Monday, December 23, 2019, at the Biloxi National Cemetery.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, is serving the family, and an online guestbook may be signed and condolences offered at www.riemannfamily.com