Michael Arthur Strauss
Born: June 12, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois
Passed: August 3, 2020 Atlanta, GA
Mike Strauss was a kind and gentle man who possessed a very keen intellect. Mike had an intense love for those close to him and for mankind in general. His love for music was intense, as well, and he excelled at guitar playing for over 55 years.
His professional life was a mixed bag of happiness and heartache. He spent his entire life as an entrepreneur. Some of Mike's ventures were definitely more lucrative than others, but he certainly found creative ways to make a living that most people could not come close to understanding, due to the complexity of the businesses.
Michael Strauss is survived by his wife, Jan Strauss, his children, Michael Strauss of Cumming, GA along with Lynda Ilse, Todd Strauss of Suwanee, GA and his wife Kathy Strauss, daughter Laura Hagemann of Cleveland, GA, and her husband Kevin Hagemann, son Patrick Strauss of Chevy Chase, MD. His grandchildren, Suzanne Strauss of East Point GA, and her Fiance, Russell Ayers, Janna Strauss of Loganville, GA, Melissa Strauss of Suwanee, GA. Sister Peggy R Moore of Atlanta, GA, Bobette Strauss of Sacramento, CA. Niece Peggy Moore Henderson of Peachtree Corners, GA, Niece Wyoming Irwin of CA, Nephew Robert Irwin of Hilo, HI, Niece Cassandra Camacho of Tampa, FL; Nephew Josh Strauss of Tampa, FL. There is much extended family who deserve mention but of whom we are not familiar - Luke, Tyler John, Emma, Ted, he touched many lives.
Due to COVID-19, there will not be an in person service at this time. Mike had a soft spot in his heart for the little children. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital. His favorite people were the "5 and under club."
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