Bob C. Strait

August 9, 1936 - September 24, 2019

CSM, Ret. Bob C. Strait Aug 9, 1936 – Sept 24, 2019 Our Beloved Father and husband to our Mother passed away on Sept 24th, 2019 at home with his family by his side. He was born on Aug. 9th, 1936 to Charles and Evelyn Strait in Concordia Kansas. He was married to the love of his life for over 60 years, Betty J. Schille on May 28th, 1959 in their hometown of Concordia, Kansas. They raised 3 children together. He served 30 years in the United States Army, and Retired at the rank of Command Sergeant Major. During his service, he was awarded (2) Silver Stars for Gallantry in action, (2) Bronze stars w/v device for Valorous action, Vietnam Cross for Gallantry w/Palm, (2) Purple Hearts for being wounded in action, and multiple other awards. He is survived by his wife Betty J. Strait and his three children, Donna Strait of Provo, Utah, Steven (Stephanie) Strait of Apple Valley, CA., and David (Tanja) Strait of Corona, CA. He was the 9th child of 14 children and leaves behind two sisters in Kansas Phillis Koster and Patty Smith. Bob also leaves behind 9 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren whom he loved and enjoyed dearly. He is loved by many and will be greatly missed; he has gone home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ where all of us will see him again. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 10915 Pigeon Pass Rd, Moreno Valley, CA 92557 at 11:30 AM October 15, 2019. Interment to follow at 1:15 p.m. at Riverside National Cemetery with full honors.