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Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Stradtman

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Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Stradtman obituary, 1939-2025, Sandusky, OH

BORN

1939

DIED

2025

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David F. Koch Funeral Home

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Sandusky, Ohio

Mary Stradtman Obituary

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Stradtman

Dec 1, 1939 - Feb 9, 2025

Sandusky

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" (Moosbrugger) Stradtman, 85, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully late Sunday morning, February 9, 2025, at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake.

Born December 1, 1939, in Sandusky the daughter of Arthur and Lucille (Holtz) Moosbrugger. Mary Lou was a 1957 graduate of St. Mary's High School and later went on to receive her bachelor's degree from Mary Manse College and her master's degree from Bowling Green State University. For many years, she had worked at BGSU Firelands Campus as a reading instructor before retiring. Over the years, Mary Lou had enjoyed spending time with family and grandchildren, traveling and dining out.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Phi Delta Kappa Sorority (and past officer).

Mary Lou is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert W. Stradtman Jr, whom she married July 7, 1973; a son, Daniel (Kristie) Stradtman of Chagrin Falls; her daughter, Beth (Brian) Dee of Vermilion; four grandchildren, Ethan, Brendan, Maria and Gabriella; and her brother, Charlie (Brenda) Moosbrugger of Chesterland; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2025, at David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. Prayers will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Friday. February 14, 2025, at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Avenue, Sandusky, with the Rev. Prashanth Kumar officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Sandusky.

The family suggests memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870.

Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Mary Lou's family at davidfkoch.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sandusky Register on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Bonnie Janelle

February 16, 2025

I knew Mary Lou as a woman who loved her family with every ounce of her being. Bonnie Janelle

Mary Feick Baughman

February 13, 2025

Although I only knew Mary Lou for a short time, it was a valued friendship. My thoughts are with you at this time.

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