Claude A. Strauser
January 08, 2022
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Claude Allen Strauser, age 58, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at his home in Pleasant Hill.
Claude was born March 11, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri to Claude Henry and Carol Kimbell. He was an Army veteran and worked as a machinist for Tone’s Spices for 22 years. His passion was his two dogs, Teddy and Jaxson. Claude was a talented builder and he built his own house with his own two hands.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Adams; children, Claudia Van Blaricum and C. J. Strauser; grandchildren, Cheyenne Van Blaricum, Joe Joe Van Blaricum; and RaeLynn Strauser; mother, Carol Kimbell; and sister, Leann (David) Folkers.
Claude was preceded in death by his father, Claude Kimbell; brother, Durrus Kimbell; sister, Deanna Routh; and his grandson, Thomas Van Blaricum.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 17, 2022, also at Hamilton’s. The funeral service will be livestreamed through a link that will be available below shortly. Graveside service will take place at Laurel Hill Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Claude.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jerry and Roxanne Bixler
01/18/2022
So sorry for your loss Cindy and family. CJ was a great person and friend. He will be missed
Janice & Tony Ortiz
01/17/2022
We send our condolences to your family and friends R.I.P Claude.
Charlotte M McGregor
01/17/2022
I knew CJ from working at Tones spice/cafeteria
We always thought we knew each other, but couldn't figure out how then one day at lunch I heard someone call him Claude, and it clicked.
I actually met CJ when I was a teenager, he lived below my stepsister Sheri in an apartment complex, and spent alot of time at the pool, mostly him and my stepsister flirting, like teenagers do. We will miss seeing you and making your breakfast.
Condoleses to the family at this time
Morgan Griebe
01/16/2022
I will miss our visits at the back fence. You was the best neighbor I've ever had. I loved watching you with your dogs. That alone told me you were an awesome person. Rest in peace my friend.
William Johnson
01/16/2022
My condolences to Cindy and family
I have worked with C J several years and he was a card. I will not be able to attend any services, because of surgery Monday.
Brenda S Cox
01/15/2022
Prayers for comfort and peace for you Cindy. Just know even though he is not here, he is not gone.
Tom Steil
01/13/2022
CJ will be missed. When I was in maintenance and I had a question about something he didn't hesitate with helping me or anyone else.He always talked about his place at Rathbun. He always made you laugh no matter the circumstances .His humor will be missed .
Roger Fuller
01/12/2022
CJ was known at Tones as a skilled mechanic and fabricator. He had a great sense of humor! I came to appreciate and respect his candor, conservative values and his willingness to help and teach his fellow mechanics. You are missed! May your family find comfort in fond memories.
Karla Jenkins
01/12/2022
I have nothing but respect for you,CJ. You became a loyal and trusted friend at Tones. You taught me so much and there's not been a week that passes that I don't say "CJ taught me how to fix this or that..." He was such a talented mechanic. May the Lord heal the hearts of his loved ones. Our loss is immense
Zee and Kevin Renaud
01/12/2022
Cj was such a good friend to us. We also enjoyed working with him over the years at Tones Spice. He will be missed tremendously. Sending our thoughts and prayers to his family in this time of sorrow.