John T. Straub

Anderson - John T. Straub Jr., 90, Anderson, passed away April 6, 2009 at Community Hospital, Anderson after an extended illness. He was born August 26, 1918 in Anderson, Indiana, and resided in Anderson most of his life. He attended Mount Hope School and Anderson High School. John joined the Marine Corp in July of 1943 where he served as a cook and part time prision guard. He served on a ship and in Guam. He was discharged from the Marine Corp in May of 1946. He worked for Anderson Fire Department for 25 years, retiring in 1972. He was the Captain of #5 & #8. He was the Chief Training Officer. He graduated as the 1st formally trained fireman that went through schooling. Before that, he worked a short period at Delco Remy. He was a 60 year member of Mt. Moriah Lodge F. & A.M. #77, Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, Murat Temple Shrine, American Legion Post #127, member & past President of the Indiana Fireman's Association. John was an avid fisherman and liked to hunt. He is survived by his daughters, Sue & husband Robert Huffer of Anderson and Teresa Wrin of Anderson; sister, Virginia Chamberlain of Anderson; grandchildren, Todd & wife Misty Huffer, Tambra Hinchman, Jon & wife Julie Wrin, Traci Graf and Ryan & wife Kerri Wrin; seven great grandchldren and one on the way. Thanks to Dr. Bakdash, Dr. Elsaharty and the staff at Community Northview for their care. Thanks, also, to Christina Graham for her special care of daddy during his last few days. He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Elsie Fippen Straub who passed away in 1979 and parents, Ota Hamer & John T. Straub, Sr. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel; 200 W. 53rd Street; Anderson. Services will be Friday, April 10, 2009 at 11:30 AM, at the funeral home, south chapel, with Rev. Richard True and Chaplain Charles Erehart officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson. A Masonic Service will be Thursday Evening at 7:00 PM and military graveside rites will be by the VFW #266. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shrine Hospital for Children, Anderson Fire Department or Chesterfield Volunteer Fire Department. www.LooseFuneralHomes.com

John T. Straub

August 26, 1918 - April 6, 2009